How to Resize Images for Instagram: The Complete 2024 Guide

For standard square posts, use 1080 x 1080 pixels. This is the classic Instagram look and works well for most content. For portrait posts, which take up more screen space and tend to get better engagement, use 1080 x 1350 pixels. Landscape posts should be 1080 x 566 pixels. Always aim for at least 1080 pixels on the shortest side to ensure your image looks sharp on high-resolution displays.

Stories and Reels both use a 9:16 aspect ratio. The ideal resolution is 1080 x 1920 pixels. This fills the entire phone screen without any black bars or awkward cropping. When creating content for Stories, keep in mind that Instagram places UI elements at the top and bottom, so avoid putting critical text or logos in those zones.

Your profile picture displays at 110 x 110 pixels on mobile, but Instagram stores a larger version. Upload a 320 x 320 pixel image for the best clarity. For carousel posts, each image should follow the same rules as regular posts. You can mix square, portrait, and landscape images in a single carousel, but Instagram will crop them all to match the aspect ratio of the first image.

Our free image resizer makes this process effortless. Simply upload your photo, enter the target dimensions or select a preset, and download the resized image. You can resize by exact pixels, by percentage, or use our built-in Instagram presets. All processing happens in your browser, so your photos never leave your device.

Always start with the highest resolution image you have. Resizing a small image up will never look good. Save your resized image as JPEG with 90% quality for photos, or PNG if you need transparency. Avoid resizing the same image multiple times, as each resize introduces slight quality loss. Use our tool to get it right in one step.