How to resize photos for Instagram posts and Stories
Correct pixels for feed squares, portraits, and 9:16 Stories
Instagram crops and scales uploads if your pixels do not match recommended aspect ratios — faces get cut off, text lands outside safe zones, and brand logos look soft. Export the right canvas before you upload.
Meta’s recommended widths cluster around 1080 px. Use the presets below on VSPic, then compress if your carousel still exceeds mobile data comfort.
Common Instagram image sizes
| Placement | Pixels | Aspect ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Square feed post | 1080 × 1080 | 1:1 |
| Portrait feed post | 1080 × 1350 | 4:5 |
| Story / Reels cover | 1080 × 1920 | 9:16 |
| Landscape feed | 1080 × 566 | 1.91:1 |
Resize workflow on VSPic
- Crop to the target aspect ratio with Crop Image if your photo is not already square or vertical.
- Open Resize Image or a preset (1080×1080, 1080×1920) and lock dimensions.
- Download PNG for graphics with text; JPG for photographic posts.
- Optional: Compress Image if file size matters for email handoff to your social manager.
Free browser resizer on VSPic.
Resize for InstagramCommon questions, direct answers
Is 1080 px wide enough for Instagram in 2026?
1080 px width remains Meta’s documented recommendation for feed and Stories uploads — higher sources are downscaled anyway.
Why do my Instagram Stories look cropped?
Stories use 9:16. Export 1080×1920 and keep faces and text inside a center safe zone — not at the very top or bottom.
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