Instagram Story Size
Full-screen vertical Story. Keep key content away from the top/bottom 250px.
Resize an image to 1080 × 1920 px
100% in your browser — your image is never uploaded to a server.
Drop an image here, or click to choose a file
About the Instagram story size
The current recommended size for a Instagram story is 1080×1920 pixels (9:16). Uploading at the right dimensions keeps your image sharp and prevents Instagram from cropping or compressing it in unexpected ways. If your photo is a different shape, use the resizer above to crop or pad it to exactly 1080×1920 before uploading.
FAQ
What size is a 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 a Instagram story?
9:16 (1080×1920). Matching this ratio avoids unwanted cropping when Instagram displays your image.
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.