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Background Removal for Professional Headshots
Guide to understanding and implementing background removal in professional headshots.
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So, you’ve probably noticed that Instagram crops your photos, right? And now you’re wondering, why does Instagram crop photos? Let’s break it down.
Instagram wants your photos to look good on all devices.
That’s why they standardize photo dimensions.
To make sure your image fits one of these dimensions, Instagram crops it. Simple as that.
Instagram aims for a consistent visual experience.
Uniform sizes help with
If your image has a non-supported aspect ratio, tough luck—it’s getting cropped!
When you upload multiple photos, Instagram applies one aspect ratio to all of them.
This can lead to unwanted cropping.
Instasize can make your life easier when dealing with Instagram’s cropping issues.
Why does Instagram crop my photos automatically?
Instagram crops photos automatically to fit their supported aspect ratios and to maintain a consistent look on the platform.
Can I control how Instagram crops my photos?
You can’t completely control it on Instagram, but you can use tools like Instasize to resize and add borders before uploading.
Does using borders affect photo quality?
Nope. Adding borders can actually help maintain the quality by keeping the main content of the image intact.
Now you know why Instagram crops photos and how to get around it.
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