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Resize Images for Instagram

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Crop and resize photos to the exact sizes Instagram uses, so the app doesn't crop or blur them. Pick a format below, choose your photo and drag the frame to decide what stays in the picture.

Instagram sizes:
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Choose an image to start

Drag the frame to choose what to keep; drag its corner to zoom.

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How to use it

  1. Choose an image (or drop it on the box).
  2. Pick a size preset or type a width and height; drag the frame to choose what stays in the crop.
  3. Choose JPG, PNG or WebP and download.

Instagram image sizes

WhereAspect ratioBest size (px)Notes
Feed post – portrait4:51080 × 1350Takes the most screen space in the feed
Feed post – square1:11080 × 1080The classic format; grid thumbnails are cropped to 3:4
Feed post – landscape1.91:11080 × 566Looks small in the feed; use for wide shots only
Stories & Reels9:161080 × 1920Keep text away from the top and bottom 250 px
Profile picture1:1400 × 400 or moreShown as a circle; keep the face in the middle

Instagram accepts widths between 320 and 1080 pixels. Anything wider is scaled down, and anything outside the allowed ratios (between 4:5 and 1.91:1 for feed posts) is cropped automatically, often cutting off heads or text. Resizing yourself lets you choose the crop. Portrait 4:5 usually gets the most attention because it fills more of the phone screen.

Posting a carousel? Use the same preset for every photo. Choose several files at once, tap each thumbnail to adjust its crop, then "Download all".

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Why does Instagram make my photos blurry?
A: It recompresses uploads that are larger than 1080 px wide or in unusual ratios. Uploading exactly 1080 px wide in a supported ratio avoids the extra resizing step.
Q: Can I fit a whole landscape photo into a square without cropping?
A: Yes. Change "When the shape changes" to "Fit inside, add background" and pick a background color. White or blurred-look colors are popular.
Q: Is my photo uploaded?
A: No. Resizing happens in your browser, and nothing is uploaded until you post it on Instagram yourself.