Instagram sizes in 2026
| Format | Size (px) | Ratio | Use for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait post | 1080 × 1350 | 4:5 | Most feed posts — takes the most screen space |
| Grid-friendly portrait | 1080 × 1440 | 3:4 | Matches the profile grid preview without trimming |
| Square post | 1080 × 1080 | 1:1 | Carousels, product shots, quotes |
| Landscape post | 1080 × 566 | 1.91:1 | Wide group or travel photos |
| Story / Reel | 1080 × 1920 | 9:16 | Stories, reels covers, full-screen |
| Profile photo | 320 × 320 (shown as circle) | 1:1 | Upload a larger square; it is shown round |
Instagram changes formats from time to time; sizes checked 2 October 2026 against in-app behaviour and current creator guides.
Why your photo gets cut off on Instagram
Phone cameras shoot 3:4 or 9:16, while the feed accepts ratios between 1.91:1 (wide) and 4:5 (tall) for most posts. Anything outside is cropped. Fitting the photo into the target ratio first — and filling the edges with a blurred copy or a colour — keeps the full picture.
Photo ko Instagram size kaise kare
- Upar photo chuniye.
- Size chuniye — feed ke liye 4:5, story ke liye 9:16.
- Background: blurred photo sabse natural lagta hai.
- Download dabaiye aur Instagram me “original” size select karke post kariye.
Reel covers and carousels
Reels are 9:16, but the profile grid shows the cover as a 3:4 crop from the centre. Keep faces and titles in the middle area of the cover so they survive both views. In a carousel, the first image decides the shape of every slide, so prepare all slides at the same size — portrait 4:5 is usually best because it takes up the most space in the feed.
Which size should you pick?
| You want to post | Pick |
|---|---|
| Selfie or portrait | Portrait 4:5 |
| Photo that should look perfect on your profile grid | Grid 3:4 |
| Product photo or quote | Square 1:1 |
| Group photo or landscape | Portrait 4:5 with blurred background, or Landscape |
| Story, reel cover, status | Story 9:16 |
Tips for sharp Instagram uploads
- Upload at 1080 px width — larger files are downscaled anyway, smaller ones look soft.
- Avoid re-uploading screenshots or WhatsApp-forwarded images; they are already compressed.
- For carousels, use the same ratio for every slide — the first slide sets the shape.
- Keep important text away from the bottom 20% of stories, where captions and buttons sit.
FAQ — aksar puchhe jaane wale sawal
What is the best Instagram post size in 2026?
1080 × 1350 px (4:5 portrait) for most posts. Use 1080 × 1440 (3:4) if you want the post to match the profile grid preview exactly.
Photo ko Instagram size me kaise kare bina crop ke?
Is page par photo chuniye, 4:5 ya 9:16 size chuniye, background blur rakhiye aur download kariye. Poori photo bina kate Instagram par lag jaayegi.
What size is an Instagram story?
1080 × 1920 px (9:16).
Why does Instagram crop my photo?
Feed posts must fall between 1.91:1 and 4:5 for most uploads. Taller photos are cropped unless you fit them into an accepted ratio first.
Is the photo uploaded anywhere?
No, the resize happens in your browser.