Instagram Portrait Post Resizer

Portrait posts outperform square posts because they take up more real estate in the feed. At 1080x1350 pixels with a 4:5 aspect ratio, your content commands attention as users scroll. This is the largest format Instagram allows in the main feed, giving you maximum visibility without switching to Stories or Reels.

1080

width (px)

1350

height (px)

4:5

aspect ratio

Take Up More Feed Space

Take Up More Feed Space

Portrait posts display larger than any other format in Instagram's main feed. At 1080x1350 pixels, your content takes up 25% more screen space than a square post. More space means more time in front of eyeballs as users scroll. This extra visibility translates directly into higher engagement rates and more profile visits from curious viewers.

Perfect for Fashion and Full-Body Shots

Perfect for Fashion and Full-Body Shots

Portrait orientation was made for outfit posts, fashion content, and full-body photography. The vertical 4:5 ratio captures head-to-toe without awkward cropping or wasted horizontal space. Fashion influencers and clothing brands rely on this format to showcase complete looks. Your audience sees the whole picture without tapping to expand.

Maximum Quality at 1080x1350

Maximum Quality at 1080x1350

Instagram compresses images that exceed its recommended dimensions. At exactly 1080x1350 pixels, your portrait posts upload without quality loss. Go larger and Instagram's compression kicks in, softening details and muddying colors. Go smaller and your image looks pixelated on high-resolution phone screens. This size is the quality sweet spot.

How do I crop an image to the recommended aspect ratio for Instagram portrait posts?

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    Step 1: Choose the Right Image

    Start by selecting the image you want to post. Make sure it is a portrait image with an aspect ratio of 4:5 or 5:4. If the image is not in the correct aspect ratio, you may need to crop it to fit.

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    Step 2: Open Your Editing Tool

    Once you have your image, open your editing tool of choice. You can use a variety of tools, including Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, or online tools like Canva or Pixlr.

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    Step 3: Crop to the Recommended Size

    In your editing tool, select the crop tool and set the aspect ratio to 4:5 or 5:4. Then, crop your image to the recommended size of 1080 pixels wide by 1350 pixels tall. Save your image, and it's ready to be posted to Instagram!

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The recommended size for Instagram portrait posts is 1080 pixels wide by 1350 pixels tall.

All Instagram Image Sizes

Choose the perfect Instagram dimensions for your content

Instagram Square Post

1080 x 1080

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.

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Instagram Portrait Post

1080 x 1350

Portrait posts take up more screen space in the feed, which means more visibility and better engagement. The 4:5 aspect ratio at 1080x1350 pixels is Instagram's preferred vertical format. Your photos display larger than square posts without getting cropped.

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Instagram Story

1080 x 1920

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.

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Instagram Reel

1080 x 1920

Reels are Instagram's fastest-growing format for reach and discovery. At 1080x1920 pixels with a 9:16 aspect ratio, your vertical video fills the entire screen in the Reels tab. Wrong dimensions mean your content gets cropped or letterboxed, killing that full-screen impact.

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Instagram Profile Picture

400 x 400

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.

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Instagram Carousel

1080 x 1080

Carousels let you share up to 10 images or videos in a single post. Each slide should be 1080x1080 pixels for square format or 1080x1350 pixels for portrait. Inconsistent dimensions across slides create jarring transitions that lose viewers mid-swipe.

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Instagram Highlight Cover

1080 x 1920

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.

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