Instagram Post Size
Quick Answer
For Instagram feed photos, use at least 1080 px wide images and keep the aspect ratio within Instagram’s supported photo range. Square and portrait layouts are usually safer for feed visibility, while the final display can still vary by device and placement.
Quick Reference
- Platform: Instagram
- Category: Social Media
- Topic: Feed image size
- Recommended width: At least 1080 px
- Supported photo aspect range: 1.91:1 to 3:4
- Safer feed layouts: square or portrait-oriented creative
- Last checked: July 2026
Publish Action
Prepare Instagram feed images with a safer Publish preset.
Publish tools will be connected in a later phase.
Important Notes
- Instagram may resize, crop, or compress images depending on device, placement, and upload path.
- Keep important text and product details away from the edges.
- Feed, profile grid, ads, stories, and reels can show the same creative differently.
Best Practices
- Use clear, high-resolution images with the subject centered.
- Prepare square and portrait variants when the post is important.
- Avoid tiny text that becomes unreadable on mobile.
- Check how the image looks in the feed and on the profile grid.
Common Mistakes
- Uploading low-resolution or heavily compressed images.
- Designing only for desktop previews.
- Placing key text near the crop edge.
- Reusing a Pinterest or marketplace image without checking Instagram display.
Publish Action
Use Dokuntag Publish to open an Instagram post preset and prepare a feed-friendly image layout faster.
Related Searches
- Instagram reels size
- Instagram caption limit
- Instagram hashtag rules
- Instagram publishing checklist
Resources
- Instagram post template will be added in a later resources pack.
- Instagram publishing checklist is available inside the Hub.
Official Source Note
Official source checked: Instagram Help image resolution guidance.
Update Note
Last checked: July 2026. Platform requirements may change. Always review your final content before publishing.