Instagram photo sizes you can actually use
Common Instagram feed, story, Reel, and profile image sizes for 2026, with a practical resize workflow and a note to re-check Meta’s live specs.
Sizes change — treat this as a working checklist
Meta adjusts feed crops, story UI chrome, and profile display over time. Use the sizes below as a practical 2026 starting point for creators and shops, then confirm in Instagram’s current help or in-app crop preview before a campaign launch. Last editorial refresh: 2026-08-09.
Common working sizes (pixels)
Feed square: 1080×1080 (1:1). Feed portrait: 1080×1350 (4:5) — usually the tallest feed crop that still looks full-height on many phones. Feed landscape: 1080×566 (about 1.91:1) when you need a wide still. Stories and Reels covers: 1080×1920 (9:16). Profile photo: upload a sharp square (at least 320×320; 1080×1080 is a safe master) knowing Instagram displays it circular.
How to prepare a post in minutes
1) Start from the highest-quality original you have. 2) Choose the aspect ratio for the placement (1:1, 4:5, or 9:16) before you add text. 3) Keep faces and product labels inside a center-weighted safe area so UI chrome and carousel arrows do not clip them. 4) Export JPG for photos or PNG when you need sharp graphics/transparency, then compress lightly if the file is huge. 5) Upload and check the in-app preview on a phone.
Limitations of this guide
This page does not list every Instagram ad placement, carousel tile variant, or shopping template. It is not a guarantee of reach or engagement. Platform resizer presets help you hit common dimensions; they do not replace Meta’s live requirements for ads or verified badges.
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FAQs
What size should I use for a normal feed post?
1080×1080 is the simplest safe choice. Use 1080×1350 when you want a taller portrait feed image and have checked the crop on your phone.
Do Stories and Reels use the same canvas?
Both commonly use a 9:16 canvas around 1080×1920. Keep important text away from the top and bottom edges where stickers, captions, and buttons sit.
Will resizing alone make my post look sharp?
No. Soft or tiny sources stay soft when enlarged. Resize to the correct ratio first; upscale only when you need more pixels and accept AI reconstruction limits.
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