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Recommended Instagram Dimensions
| Asset | Ratio | Resolution | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feed Post — Square | 1:1 | 1080 × 1080 | Classic format, consistent grid |
| Feed Post — Portrait | 4:5 | 1080 × 1350 | Best engagement, most screen space |
| Feed Post — Landscape | 1.91:1 | 1080 × 566 | For video frames and wide shots |
| Story / Reel | 9:16 | 1080 × 1920 | Full-screen vertical with safe zones |
| Profile Picture | 1:1 | 320 × 320 | Circular crop — center your subject |
Best Practices for Instagram
Commit to one aspect ratio for your feed — alternating between 1:1 and 4:5 looks inconsistent. Pick one and stick with it.
Always upload at Instagram's recommended 1080px width — uploading larger files wastes bandwidth and may look worse after compression.
Keep critical content in the center 70% of Stories and Reels — Instagram overlays UI elements on the top and bottom 15%.
Use 4:5 portrait posts for maximum feed screen real estate — they take up 25% more space than square posts on mobile.
Preview your feed grid before posting — a photo that looks great alone may clash with adjacent posts.
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