Stories and Reels fill the whole phone screen at 1080 × 1920 pixels (9:16). Photos that aren’t this shape get zoomed and cropped by Instagram — resizing first lets you control what stays in.
Your photo is cropped from the centre to the exact shape and resized with high-quality resampling — all inside your browser, so it’s never uploaded.
Instagram story / Reel size
| Instagram story / Reel | |
|---|---|
| Size | 1080 × 1920 px |
| Aspect ratio | 9:16 |
| Platform |
Tips
- Leave the top ~250 px and bottom ~340 px clear of text — the profile bar and reply box cover them
- Vertical photos work best; landscape photos lose their sides
How to resize image for Instagram story / Reel
- Drop your photos.
- The Instagram story / Reel size is already selected.
- Download — ready to upload.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Instagram story / Reel?
1080 × 1920 pixels, a 9:16 aspect ratio.
Will my photo be stretched?
No. It’s cropped from the centre to the right shape first, then resized — never stretched or squashed.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. Everything happens inside your browser on your own device. Your images are never uploaded, stored or seen by anyone — check your browser's Network tab, or turn on airplane mode after the page loads and see that it still works.
Is it really free?
Yes. No sign-up, no watermark, no daily limits and no paid “HD” downloads.
Do downloads still contain my location?
No. Every file you download is saved without hidden metadata like GPS location, camera serial number or owner name.