Instagram Image Dimensions—Post, Story, and Reels 2026
New2026-02-011 min read1 tool
Optimal dimensions for Instagram posts, stories, and reels. Guide for content creators.
Post Dimensions: Square and Portrait
Square: 1080×1080. Portrait: 1080×1350. Landscape: 1080×566.
Story and Reels Dimensions
Story: 1080×1920. Reels: 1080×1920. Same 9:16 aspect ratio.
Crop Images for Instagram
Use the Social Cropper on Pngtm.com. Select Instagram and choose the type. Download the image at the correct size.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Instagram square post size?
- Square posts use 1080×1080 pixels. Portrait posts use 1080×1350. Stories and Reels use 1080×1920 (9:16 aspect ratio). Use the Social Cropper on Pngtm.com to crop images to the correct size before posting.
- What size are Instagram Stories?
- Instagram Stories use 1080×1920 pixels—the same as Reels. This 9:16 vertical format fills the mobile screen. Crop your images to these dimensions to avoid letterboxing or cropping by Instagram. Pngtm.com Social Cropper supports Instagram presets.
- Can I crop images for Instagram for free?
- Yes. The Social Cropper on Pngtm.com is free. Select Instagram and choose Post, Story, or Reels. The tool crops your image to the correct dimensions. No registration required. Works in your browser for any image format.