Instagram Feed Post Sizes
Square Post (1:1)
- Dimensions: 1080 × 1080 px
- Best for: Product photos, quotes, carousels
Portrait Post (4:5) — Recommended
- Dimensions: 1080 × 1350 px
- Best for: Maximum feed real estate, engagement-focused content
Landscape Post (1.91:1)
- Dimensions: 1080 × 566 px
- Best for: Panoramic shots, wide compositions
> Pro tip: The 4:5 portrait format (1080×1350) consistently outperforms other formats. It occupies the maximum vertical space in the feed.
Instagram Story & Reel Sizes
Stories
- Dimensions: 1080 × 1920 px
- Aspect Ratio: 9:16 (full screen)
- Safe Zone: Keep content within center 1080 × 1420 area
Reels
- Dimensions: 1080 × 1920 px
- Cover Photo: 1080 × 1920 px (feed preview shows center-cropped 1080×1350)
Instagram Profile Photo Size
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Recommended | 720 × 720 px |
| Minimum | 320 × 320 px |
| Display Size | 110 × 110 px (feed), 150 × 150 px (web) |
| Shape | Circular crop |
Quick Reference Table — All Instagram Sizes 2026
| Content Type | Dimensions (px) | Aspect Ratio | Max File Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Square Post | 1080 × 1080 | 1:1 | 30MB |
| Portrait Post | 1080 × 1350 | 4:5 | 30MB |
| Landscape Post | 1080 × 566 | 1.91:1 | 30MB |
| Story | 1080 × 1920 | 9:16 | 30MB |
| Reel | 1080 × 1920 | 9:16 | 4GB (video) |
| Profile Photo | 720 × 720 | 1:1 | — |
| Carousel Image | 1080 × 1080 | 1:1 | 30MB |
How to Resize Images for Instagram
- Open the Social Media Sizes tool
- Upload your image
- Select Instagram and choose content type
- Download your perfectly sized image
Tips for Better Instagram Image Quality
1. Upload at exact recommended dimensions — Don't upload a 5000×5000 image.
2. Use JPEG at quality 85-95 — Gives Instagram less room to recompress aggressively.
3. Avoid heavy text on images — Text with thin fonts gets blurred by compression.
4. Keep file size under 1MB for posts — Smaller files get processed more cleanly.
FAQ
Q: What is the best image size for Instagram posts in 2026? A: 1080 × 1350 pixels (4:5 portrait ratio) for maximum feed engagement.
Q: Does Instagram reduce image quality? A: Yes, Instagram recompresses all uploaded images. Upload at exact recommended dimensions to minimize quality loss.
Q: Can I resize images for Instagram on my phone? A: Yes! MinifyPic's Social Media Sizes tool works on all mobile browsers.
