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Instagram Image Size Guide 2026
Instagram compresses and crops uploaded images. Starting with the correct dimensions prevents blurry posts and awkward crops in the feed. This guide covers every Instagram format for 2026.
Instagram Image Size Requirements (2026)
| Format | Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Square post | 1080×1080 | Most common feed format |
| Portrait post | 1080×1350 | 4:5 ratio. Takes more feed space |
| Landscape post | 1080×566 | 1.91:1 ratio |
| Story / Reels cover | 1080×1920 | 9:16 vertical full-screen |
| Profile photo | 320×320 | Displayed as circle |
Primary recommendation: 1080×1080 pixels (square posts)
Key Requirements
- Square posts at 1080×1080 are the safest default for product photos.
- Use JPG for photos; PNG for graphics with text or transparency.
- Carousel posts support up to 10 images. Resize all at once with batch processing.
- Keep important content centered. Instagram crops previews in grid view.
- File size limit is 30 MB per image.
How to Resize for Instagram
- 1
Choose your post format
Decide between square (1080×1080), portrait (1080×1350), or story (1080×1920) based on your content.
- 2
Batch resize in AutoSizer
Upload up to 10 images, select Instagram, and download optimized files as a ZIP.
- 3
Post from the Instagram app
Upload resized images directly. They will display crisp without extra compression artifacts from a bad source size.
Pro Tips
- Resize carousel images together so all slides have consistent dimensions.
- Center your product in the frame to survive Instagram's grid crop.
- Use portrait format (4:5) for product shots that need more vertical space.
- Prepare story-sized versions of top posts for cross-posting.
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FAQ
Square Instagram posts are 1080×1080 pixels. Portrait posts are 1080×1350 and landscape posts are 1080×566.
Instagram Stories and Reels covers use 1080×1920 pixels (9:16 aspect ratio).
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