Instagram Photo Resizer
Got a square that needs to be 4:5, or a story crop that cuts off the type? This resizer pads and crops with safe zones. Next time, pick the size in the generator.
1:1, 4:5 and 9:16 · Safe zone shown first · PNG or JPG
Every Instagram photo size
The exact dimensions Instagram displays, so your photos never get cropped or compressed unexpectedly.
Square post
Aspect ratio 1:1. The safe default for mixed content.
Portrait post
Aspect ratio 4:5. Biggest feed footprint, usually the best choice.
Tall portrait post
Aspect ratio 3:4. Matches Instagram’s grid thumbnail exactly.
Landscape post
Aspect ratio 1.91:1. Suits wide scenes, smallest feed footprint.
Three steps to the right size
Upload the graphic
PNG or JPG. If type sits on the edge, 4:5 will crop it — we show the safe zone first.
Pick 1:1, 4:5 or 9:16
Feed vs portrait vs story. Do not upscale a 600px meme and hope.
Export
Then, if this keeps happening, start in the Instagram post generator at the right size.
Questions
How do I resize a photo for Instagram?
Upload your photo, pick the Instagram format you need, crop and zoom to frame your shot, and download. The tool exports at the exact pixel dimensions Instagram displays, so nothing gets cropped or squashed when you post it.
What size should Instagram posts be?
Portrait posts are 1080 x 1350 pixels (4:5), square posts are 1080 x 1080 (1:1), and landscape posts are 1080 x 566 (1.91:1). Portrait 4:5 takes up the most space in the feed, which is why most accounts default to it.
What is the best size for Instagram Stories and Reels?
Stories and Reels use the full screen 9:16 format at 1080 x 1920 pixels. Keep important text and faces away from the very top and bottom of the frame, where Instagram overlays the profile name and reply bar.
What size is an Instagram profile picture?
Instagram displays profile pictures at 320 x 320 pixels in a circle. Center your subject so nothing important gets clipped by the circular crop.
What size are Instagram grid thumbnails now?
Instagram switched profile grid previews from squares to 3:4 rectangles. Your posts still display at their full ratio in the feed, but the grid thumbnail is cropped to 3:4, so keep faces and text centered vertically. You can also upload natively at 3:4 (1080 x 1440) to control that crop yourself.
Does resizing reduce photo quality?
No, not if you start from a reasonably sharp photo. It usually improves how the post looks, since uploading an oversized image forces Instagram to compress it with its own aggressive settings instead.
Crop it once. Next time, generate it right.
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