Instagram Story Size
Full-screen vertical Story. Keep key content away from the top/bottom 250px. Resize to 1080×1920px with cropping or padding, then check the result before using it.
Resize to 1080 × 1920px
Crop, scale, and export in PNG (lossless), JPG, or WebP
Drop images here, or click to choose files
Leave room for Story controls
A 1080 × 1920 still image fills a 9:16 Story canvas. Leave breathing room at the top and bottom for account information, captions and interaction controls.
A 9:16 frame is tall and narrow. Keep the subject centered and leave room for the app’s controls.
Before you use the download
- The suggested 250 px top/bottom margin is a design precaution, not a guaranteed platform safe area. Check stickers, captions and controls in the app.
- A portrait crop can remove almost all of a landscape photo’s sides. Move the crop or use padding if the subject does not fit.
- This tool exports still PNG, JPG or WebP images. It does not create a Story video or retain animation.
Platform references
- Instagram Help: photo resolution and supported aspect ratios
- Instagram Help: Reels size and aspect ratios
Platform layouts can change. Check the destination’s preview before publishing.
Continue with another image tool
After checking an image, choose a tool for the change you need. Each tool has a different purpose.
Compress Images to KB or MB
Reduce file size to fit a KB or MB limit. Compression may also reduce pixel dimensions to reach your target.
Image Format Converter
Change the image file format, such as PNG to JPG or WebP. This is different from converting pixels to print units.
Metadata Remover
Need to strip or edit EXIF before sharing? Open Metadata Remover to remove GPS, camera data and other hidden fields.
Image Size Finder
Check pixel width, height, megapixels and aspect ratio instantly for one image or a full batch.
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Popular platform sizes
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Instagram Story FAQ
What are the dimensions for Instagram story?
The recommended Instagram story size is 1080×1920 pixels, an aspect ratio of 9:16. Full-screen vertical Story. Keep key content away from the top/bottom 250px.
What is the aspect ratio for Instagram story?
9:16 (1080×1920). This matches the preset canvas; the platform may still crop the uploaded image on different devices.
How do I resize my image to 1080×1920?
Drop your image into the tool above. "Crop to fill" scales and center-crops to exactly 1080×1920; "Fit (pad)" keeps the whole image and adds padding. Then download as PNG or JPG. Everything runs in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
PNG or JPG for Instagram?
Use PNG for graphics, logos and text (lossless, supports transparency). Use JPG for photos to get a smaller file. This tool exports both.
Resize to 1080×1920 Online Now
Fast, 100% private, and completely free in-browser resizer. Crop or fit your images to exactly 1080×1920 pixels for Instagram Story in seconds.