Uploading images or videos with incorrect dimensions causes Instagram’s compression algorithm to degrade image sharpness or crop critical text elements.
1. Instagram Feed Post Dimensions
- Portrait / Vertical (4:5 Ratio):
1080 x 1350 pixels(Highly Recommended — occupies maximum vertical screen real estate) - Square (1:1 Ratio):
1080 x 1080 pixels - Landscape (1.91:1 Ratio):
1080 x 566 pixels
2. Instagram Stories & Reels Dimensions
Instagram Reels and Stories utilize full-screen vertical video at a 9:16 aspect ratio with an optimal resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. Avoid placing critical text within the top and bottom 20% safe zones to prevent overlap with UI navigation icons.
3. Profile Picture Size
Use a square image sized at 320 x 320 pixels. Keep in mind that Instagram renders profile avatars in a circular frame, so center your logo or face accordingly.
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