The resolution of an Instagram post varies depending on its aspect ratio, such as square, landscape, or portrait. Instagram recommends specific dimensions to ensure optimal display quality on the platform.
Recommended Instagram Post Resolutions
Based on the official guidelines, the recommended resolutions for different types of Instagram posts are:
- Square Posts: These are the classic Instagram format.
- Resolution: 1080px by 1080px
- Aspect Ratio: 1:1
- Landscape Posts: Wider than they are tall.
- Resolution: 1080px by 566px
- Aspect Ratio: 1.91:1
- Portrait Posts: Taller than they are wide.
- Resolution: 1080px by 1350px
- Aspect Ratio: 4:5
These dimensions ensure your images and videos appear sharp and clear on most devices within the Instagram feed. While you can upload content with different resolutions, Instagram may compress or crop it to fit these recommended sizes.
Instagram Stories and Reels Resolution
Although distinct from traditional feed "posts," Instagram Stories and Reels share a common resolution optimized for vertical viewing.
- Instagram Stories and Reels: Designed for full-screen vertical display.
- Resolution: 1080px by 1920px
- Aspect Ratio: 9:16
This resolution is ideal for videos and images that fill the entire mobile screen when viewed vertically.
Summary Table of Instagram Resolutions
For quick reference, here is a table summarizing the different resolutions:
| Content Type | Resolution | Aspect Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Square Posts | 1080px by 1080px | 1:1 |
| Landscape Posts | 1080px by 566px | 1.91:1 |
| Portrait Posts | 1080px by 1350px | 4:5 |
| Stories and Reels | 1080px by 1920px | 9:16 |
Understanding these resolutions helps creators optimize their content for the best visual quality on Instagram, preventing unwanted cropping or loss of detail.
