Instagram Guide

How to Resize Images for Instagram

Complete guide to Instagram image dimensions. Get the perfect sizes for feed posts, Stories, Reels, and profile pictures. No more cropped or pixelated images.

Instagram Image Sizes Quick Reference

Feed Posts

Square (1:1)

1080 × 1080

Most common format

Portrait (4:5)

1080 × 1350

Vertical posts

Landscape (1.91:1)

1080 × 566

Horizontal posts

Stories

Full Screen (9:16)

1080 × 1920

Vertical full screen

Safe Zone

1080 × 1680

Avoid top/bottom 120px

Reels

Video Size (9:16)

1080 × 1920

Same as Stories

Cover Image

1080 × 1920

Vertical thumbnail

Profile

Profile Picture

320 × 320

Displayed at 110px

Profile Picture HD

1080 × 1080

For best quality

Carousel

All Images

1080 × 1080

Square recommended

Mix Formats

Not Recommended

Keep consistent ratio

Video Posts

Vertical Video

1080 × 1920

9:16 aspect ratio

Square Video

1080 × 1080

1:1 aspect ratio

How to Resize Images for Instagram

1

Upload Your Image

Select the photo you want to post on Instagram. Works with any image format.

2

Choose Instagram Format

Select where you're posting:

  • Feed Post Square: 1080x1080
  • Feed Post Portrait: 1080x1350
  • Story/Reel: 1080x1920
3

Adjust Crop and Position

Preview how your image will look. Adjust positioning to show the most important parts.

Tip: Keep important content in the center to avoid cropping
4

Download and Upload to Instagram

Get your perfectly-sized image and upload to Instagram. No cropping or quality issues!

Instagram Posting Pro Tips

Use Portrait for Feed Posts

4:5 ratio (1080x1350) takes up more screen space than square, increasing engagement.

Compress Before Uploading

Instagram compresses images anyway. Pre-compress to 80-85% quality for faster uploads.

Stories: Mind the Safe Zone

Keep text and important content 120px from top/bottom to avoid UI overlap.

Consistent Carousel Sizes

Use the same aspect ratio for all images in a carousel to prevent awkward cropping.

High Resolution is Key

Always use 1080px width minimum. Lower resolution images appear blurry on Instagram.

Test on Mobile First

90% of Instagram use is mobile. Always preview how images look on a phone screen.

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