Platform guide
Instagram image sizes and ratios
Instagram currently keeps photos between 1.91:1 and 3:4 when the width is within its supported range. Prepare each placement separately instead of relying on the upload crop.
Last updated: July 13, 2026
Current export starting points
| Placement | Ratio | Pixels | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feed portrait | 3:4 | 1080 × 1440 | Tallest photo ratio in Meta's current help |
| Feed portrait | 4:5 | 1080 × 1350 | Common shorter portrait option |
| Feed square | 1:1 | 1080 × 1080 | Simple cross-placement crop |
| Feed landscape | 1.91:1 | 1080 × 566 | Widest supported photo ratio |
| Story | 9:16 | 1080 × 1920 | Practical full-screen export; UI varies |
What the 1080 px rule means
Meta says photos up to 1080 px wide are kept at their original resolution when the aspect ratio is supported. Wider files may be reduced, while narrower files may be enlarged. That makes 1080 px a useful export width, not a promise that every screen renders exactly 1080 pixels.
Feed photos and Stories are different surfaces. A Story-safe overlay is a practical editing guide because stickers, captions, and controls can change by device and app version.
Choose the placements
Open Social Media Image Toolkit and select the square, 3:4 portrait, or Story outputs you actually need.
Social Media Image ToolkitFrame each size
Switch between selected outputs and adjust position and zoom independently. A good square crop rarely works unchanged in 9:16.
Export and preview
Download individual files or one ZIP, then inspect Instagram's final upload preview before publishing.
Is 4:5 no longer supported?
4:5 remains inside Instagram's documented 1.91:1 to 3:4 range. The newer 3:4 option simply allows a taller feed photo.
Does 1080 × 1920 guarantee a Story will not be covered?
No. It matches a practical 9:16 canvas, but interface elements vary. Keep essential text and faces away from the top and bottom edges.
Official sources
Specifications checked on 2026-07-13. Platform documentation can change.
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