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Resize Photos for Instagram
Instagram displays photos in several frames: square feed, vertical 4:5 feed, 9:16 Story, and Reels, which are also vertical. Uploading a photo with the wrong ratio makes the app crop important parts or add empty space. By preparing the size in advance, you can decide which area is kept and make sure faces or products stay centered. That way, the first upload does not need to be cropped again in the app, the safe area can be checked, and the result looks neater on a phone screen. Check it once more.
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Prepare photos in the right sizes for social platforms.
Photos are processed on your device. No upload.
- 1 Choose photo
- 2 Adjust
- 3 Download
Choose a photo to start. Files are never sent to a server and are not stored after you close the page.
Everything runs in your browser. Photos are never sent to a server.
Quick guide
How it works Resize Photos for Instagram
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Decide where the photo will appear
Choose 1:1 feed, 4:5 feed, or 9:16 Story/Reels. Each option has a different safe area, so decide before adjusting the crop.
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Choose fill or fit mode
Fill mode covers the canvas and crops the edges, while fit mode shows the whole photo with an added background. For photos of people, fill mode usually looks neater as long as the subject is not too close to the edge.
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Download at 1080 pixels
Save the result and check its size. Upload it to Instagram, then look at the preview before pressing share. If it is cropped, go back and move the focus position.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Instagram feed size?
1080 × 1080 pixels for square and 1080 × 1350 for 4:5 are common choices. Instagram can display higher resolutions, but 1080 is already sharp on a phone.
Do Story and Reels use the same size?
Both are generally 1080 × 1920 pixels. The difference is that the Story and Reels interfaces cover different areas, so leave room at the top and bottom edges.
Can I keep the whole photo without cropping?
Yes, by adding a colored background on the empty sides. The result does not fill the screen, but no part of the photo is lost.
Will the photo become blurry if it is enlarged?
If the source is smaller than 1080 pixels, enlarging it does not add detail. Use an original high-resolution photo for the best result.
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