Instagram sizes.
Made to fit your next post.
Use 1080 × 1440 for a 3:4 portrait post, 1080 × 1350 for 4:5, and a 1080 × 1920 working canvas for Stories and Reels. Check the feed, the grid and the details before you share.
Last checked 2026-11-03Sources & sizing notes
Checked against Instagram Help on November 3, 2026. Supported photo sizes, official cover references and our working presets are labeled separately. Preview crops and interface overlays are illustrative; check the final result in Instagram.
Instagram size chart
Start with the format you plan to publish. Photo dimensions below use a 1080 px width; working presets are not mandatory upload dimensions.
| Format | Size · px | Ratio | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
1080 × 1440 Supported photo size | 3:4 | 3:4 is supported in the Instagram app. Keep the profile-grid crop in mind. | |
1080 × 1350 Supported photo size | 4:5 | Another supported portrait shape. Check your scheduling tool if it does not accept 3:4. | |
1080 × 1080 Supported photo size | 1:1 | The feed can keep the square image; a profile thumbnail may crop it differently. | |
1080 × 566 Supported photo size | 1.91:1 | The wide end of Instagram’s supported photo range, rounded to whole pixels. | |
1080 × 1440 Supported photo size | 3:4 | Up to 20 photos and videos in the app. One chosen orientation applies to the whole post. | |
1080 × 1920 Working size | 9:16 | A practical 9:16 design canvas. Leave room for the username, reply field and other interface controls. | |
1080 × 1920 Working size | 9:16 | Common full-screen export. Instagram Help lists at least 720 px and 30 FPS. | |
420 × 654 Official cover reference | 1:1.55 | Instagram Help lists 420 × 654. A larger 9:16 artwork is a separate working canvas; compare its crops below. | |
800 × 800 Working size | 1:1 | Our square working preset, not an official upload recommendation. The visible image is circular. |
Portrait post1080 × 1440
3:4Supported photo size
3:4 is supported in the Instagram app. Keep the profile-grid crop in mind.
Portrait post · 4:51080 × 1350
4:5Supported photo size
Another supported portrait shape. Check your scheduling tool if it does not accept 3:4.
Square post1080 × 1080
1:1Supported photo size
The feed can keep the square image; a profile thumbnail may crop it differently.
Landscape post1080 × 566
1.91:1Supported photo size
The wide end of Instagram’s supported photo range, rounded to whole pixels.
Carousel1080 × 1440
3:4Supported photo size
Up to 20 photos and videos in the app. One chosen orientation applies to the whole post.
Story1080 × 1920
9:16Working size
A practical 9:16 design canvas. Leave room for the username, reply field and other interface controls.
Reels video1080 × 1920
9:16Working size
Common full-screen export. Instagram Help lists at least 720 px and 30 FPS.
Reels cover420 × 654
1:1.55Official cover reference
Instagram Help lists 420 × 654. A larger 9:16 artwork is a separate working canvas; compare its crops below.
Profile picture800 × 800
1:1Working size
Our square working preset, not an official upload recommendation. The visible image is circular.
Instagram Reels video size
1080 × 1920 (9:16) is a common full-screen Reels export. Instagram Help accepts ratios from 1.91:1 to 9:16 and lists a minimum resolution of 720 pixels and a minimum frame rate of 30 FPS. These video rules are separate from the cover image.
Instagram Reels guidance- Common export
- 1080 × 1920
- Accepted video ratios
- 1.91:1 – 9:16
- Minimum resolution
- 720 px
- Minimum frame rate
- 30 FPS
Preview your Instagram images
Upload your artwork to check the crop and readability in context. Images stay in your browser; this tool does not resize, export or publish them.
JPG, PNG or WebP · Up to 20 MB per image · Stays in your browser
Your studio A little room for the things you love making.
Choose up to 20 images for a carousel preview. The selected shape applies to every image; framing is saved separately for each one.
The artwork is first fitted to your working canvas. Changing the placement crops that same canvas; your original file stays unchanged.
Layout simulation, not a live Instagram preview. Crops, interface positions and profile thumbnails can vary; check them in the app.
Instagram post & carousel size
Instagram supports photos from 1.91:1 to 3:4. At 1080 px wide, a 3:4 post is 1080 × 1440. A carousel uses one orientation for all its items. Choose a shape, then compare the same artwork in the feed and the profile grid.
- Working canvas · px
- 1080 × 1440
- Aspect ratio
- 3:4
JPG, PNG or WebP · Up to 20 MB per image · Stays in your browser
The artwork is first fitted to your working canvas. Changing the placement crops that same canvas; your original file stays unchanged.
Layout simulation, not a live Instagram preview. Crops, interface positions and profile thumbnails can vary; check them in the app.
Instagram Story size
1080 × 1920 (9:16) is a practical working canvas for an Instagram Story. Check that your message stays readable beside the username and reply controls. The overlay below represents one layout, not an official universal safe area.
- Working canvas · px
- 1080 × 1920
- Aspect ratio
- 9:16
JPG, PNG or WebP · Up to 20 MB per image · Stays in your browser
A little room for the things you love making.
The artwork is first fitted to your working canvas. Changing the placement crops that same canvas; your original file stays unchanged.
Layout simulation, not a live Instagram preview. Crops, interface positions and profile thumbnails can vary; check them in the app.
Instagram Reels cover size
Instagram Help recommends 420 × 654 for a cover photo. This preview starts with a larger 1080 × 1920 working canvas and shows a centered cover reference or 3:4 grid crop. They are different views of the same canvas, not interchangeable upload requirements.
- Working canvas · px
- 1080 × 1920
- Aspect ratio
- 9:16
- Official cover reference · px
- 420 × 654
JPG, PNG or WebP · Up to 20 MB per image · Stays in your browser
The artwork is first fitted to your working canvas. Changing the placement crops that same canvas; your original file stays unchanged.
Layout simulation, not a live Instagram preview. Crops, interface positions and profile thumbnails can vary; check them in the app.
Instagram profile picture size
800 × 800 is our square working preset for a profile image, not an official Instagram requirement. Keep the face or logo inside the circle and check that it still reads at comment size.
- Working canvas · px
- 800 × 800
- Aspect ratio
- 1:1
