Instagram image sizes (2026)
Updated · 4 min read
Instagram crops or squeezes anything that isn’t the right shape. Uploading at the exact size means you decide what stays in the frame — not the app.
Here are the sizes Instagram uses, and the one setting that matters most: the aspect ratio.
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Instagram sizes at a glance
| Type | Size | Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Instagram post (portrait) | 1080 × 1350 px | 4:5 |
| Instagram square post | 1080 × 1080 px | 1:1 |
| Instagram story / Reel | 1080 × 1920 px | 9:16 |
| Instagram profile picture | 320 × 320 px | 1:1 |
| Landscape post | 1080 × 566 px | 1.91:1 |
Which post shape should you use?
- Portrait (4:5, 1080 × 1350) takes the most space in the feed — usually the best choice for photos
- Square (1:1) is safest for carousels and product shots
- Landscape (1.91:1) shows smallest in the feed — use it only for wide scenes
Stories and Reels
Stories and Reels are full-screen vertical: 1080 × 1920 (9:16). Keep text away from the top ~250 px and bottom ~340 px, where Instagram puts the profile bar and reply box.
How to resize without losing the important part
- Pick the Instagram size in the Resize tool — your photo is cropped from the centre to the exact shape
- Use Crop first if your subject isn’t in the middle
- Instagram recompresses uploads, so start from the sharpest version you have
Frequently asked questions
What is the best image size for Instagram posts?
1080 × 1350 pixels (4:5 portrait). It fills the most screen space in the feed.
Does Instagram reduce photo quality?
Instagram recompresses every upload. Uploading at exactly 1080 px wide avoids an extra resize step and keeps photos sharper.
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