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Instagram Image Size
Image sizes for every Instagram surface: post, Story, Reel, profile picture, carousel. Aspect ratios, cropping warnings, and copyable output.
Immediate answer
Instagram Feed Image default
Practical recommended portrait feed export; platform handling can change.
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Recommended size cards
Use this as the working export size before upload.
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All Instagram image sizes
One table for every Instagram surface. Copy the size you need.
| Surface | Pixels | Ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feed / portrait post | 1080 x 1350 | 4:5 | Highest visual real estate in feed. Currently the default new-post ratio. |
| Feed / square post | 1080 x 1080 | 1:1 | Classic Instagram square. Still works in feed. |
| Feed / landscape post | 1080 x 566 | 1.91:1 | Smallest feed footprint. Avoid unless content is inherently landscape. |
| Story | 1080 x 1920 | 9:16 | Full vertical. Keep important content within the central safe area (1080 x 1420). |
| Reel | 1080 x 1920 | 9:16 | Vertical video; same canvas as Story. |
| Reel cover | 1080 x 1920 | 9:16 | Crops to 1:1 in the profile grid. Center the focal point. |
| Profile picture | 320 x 320 min | 1:1 | Cropped to a circle on display. Upload at 640 x 640 or higher for sharpness. |
| Carousel post | 1080 x 1350 | 4:5 | All slides share one ratio. Mixing ratios is not supported. |
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Cropping and preview warnings
Instagram crops images differently across surfaces. Plan the layout before exporting.
- Profile grid crops everything to 1:1. A 4:5 portrait post is cropped top-and-bottom in the profile thumbnail. Keep the focal element centered.
- Story safe area is 1080 x 1420. The top 250 px and bottom 250 px are covered by the username and the action bar. Place text inside the central safe area.
- Reel cover crops to 1:1 in the profile grid. Plan the cover so that the central 1080 x 1080 square has the title and face.
- Carousel ratio is locked across slides. Mixing 4:5 with 1:1 within the same carousel is not supported. Pick one ratio for the whole carousel.
- JPEG compression is aggressive. Heavy gradients and red text often show banding after upload. Export at 100% quality and let Instagram re-compress.
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Related tasks
Tools commonly used with Instagram exports.
Aspect ratio calculator
Scale a source image to 4:5, 1:1, or 9:16 without cropping.
Open Graph image size
If you share an Instagram link on Facebook or X, the link preview uses the OG image, not the Instagram crop.
All social and web sizes
Other platforms: YouTube, TikTok, X, LinkedIn, Discord, WeChat.
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Source and calculation method
Where these sizes come from and how often SizeKit re-verifies.
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More social size pages
Browse the rest of the social and web image size directory.
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FAQ
Quick answers for this asset.
What is the size of an Instagram post?
The current Instagram default is 1080 x 1350 pixels (4:5 portrait). Square posts are 1080 x 1080 (1:1). Landscape posts are 1080 x 566 (1.91:1).
What is the size of an Instagram Story or Reel?
1080 x 1920 pixels (9:16). The central safe area is 1080 x 1420; the top and bottom 250 px are covered by username and action bar.
What is the size of an Instagram profile picture?
Upload at 640 x 640 or higher (1:1 square). Display is cropped to a circle. Minimum accepted is 320 x 320.
Why does my Instagram image look cropped?
The profile grid crops all posts to 1:1. A 4:5 portrait post is cropped top-and-bottom in the thumbnail. Keep the focal element centered.
Can I use different ratios in a carousel?
No. Instagram locks the aspect ratio across all carousel slides. Pick one ratio (usually 4:5 or 1:1) for the entire carousel.