Resize Images for Instagram

Square posts get cropped when dimensions are wrong. Instagram's algorithm favors properly sized images, so 1080x1080 pixels gives you the best quality and reach. No compression, no cropping, just clean visuals that look sharp on every device.

Stories fill the entire phone screen at 1080x1920 pixels with a 9:16 aspect ratio. Wrong dimensions leave ugly black bars or crop important content. Get edge-to-edge coverage that looks intentional and professional.

Your profile picture displays at just 110x110 pixels on mobile, but Instagram stores it at 320x320. Upload at least 400x400 pixels for a crisp, clear image that doesn't look pixelated when people tap to expand it. First impressions happen in that tiny circle.

Highlight covers sit on your profile between your bio and posts. At 1080x1920 pixels, they use the same 9:16 Story format but display as small circles. Design with a centered icon or image since the edges get cropped when viewed on your profile.