Instagram Square Post Resizer

Instagram automatically crops square posts that aren't exactly 1080x1080 pixels. Your photo loses its edges, faces get cut off, and compositions fall apart. Upload images at the right dimensions and your content displays exactly how you intended. No surprises, no re-uploads, no wasted posts.

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Why 1080x1080 Pixels Matters

Why 1080x1080 Pixels Matters

Instagram displays square posts at exactly 1080x1080 pixels. Upload anything smaller and your image looks blurry and pixelated. Upload something larger and Instagram compresses it, destroying detail and color accuracy. This exact size hits the sweet spot for maximum quality without triggering compression. Your photos stay sharp whether viewed on a phone screen or a desktop monitor.

Build a Clean Profile Grid

Build a Clean Profile Grid

Square posts create uniform, visually appealing grids on your Instagram profile. When you mix square, portrait, and landscape posts randomly, your grid looks chaotic and unprofessional. Consistent square posts let you plan your layout, create patterns, and build a cohesive aesthetic that makes visitors want to follow. It's the foundation of every polished Instagram presence.

Perfect for Products and Centered Shots

Perfect for Products and Centered Shots

Square format excels at product photography, flat lays, food shots, and any composition where your subject sits in the center. The equal dimensions on all sides give you balanced framing without awkward empty space or cropped edges. For e-commerce sellers and creators showcasing items, square posts are the go-to format that makes everything look intentional and professional.

How do I create an Instagram square post?

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    Step 1: Step 1: Choose an Image or Video

    The first step in creating an Instagram square post is to choose the image or video you want to share. Make sure that it is high-quality and visually appealing. You can use a photo or video that you have already taken, or take a new one specifically for your Instagram post.

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    Step 2: Step 2: Edit the Image or Video

    Once you have chosen an image or video, you may want to edit it before posting. You can use the editing tools within the Instagram app or use a third-party editing app to enhance your image or video. Some popular editing tools include adjusting brightness, contrast, and saturation, cropping, and adding filters.

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    Step 3: Step 3: Post and Engage

    After you have chosen and edited your image or video, it is time to post it to Instagram. Make sure to use relevant hashtags to increase the reach of your post. Once your post is live, engage with your followers by responding to comments and messages. This will help to build a community around your brand or profile.

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The optimal size for an Instagram square post is 1080 pixels by 1080 pixels.

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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