What is the best Instagram post size?

For maximum engagement, use 1080x1350 (portrait) as it takes up more screen space in the feed. Square 1080x1080 is also widely used.

Does this add borders or padding?

By default it crops to fit. You can optionally add padding or borders to avoid cropping important content.

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Instagram Dimensions

Square Post: 1080x1080 pixels
Portrait Post: 1080x1350 pixels
Story and Reel: 1080x1920 pixels
Profile Picture: 320x320 pixels
Landscape Post: 1080x566 pixels

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Instagram post size?: For maximum engagement, use 1080x1350 (portrait) as it takes up more screen space in the feed. Square 1080x1080 is also widely used.
Does this add borders or padding?: By default it crops to fit. You can optionally add padding or borders to avoid cropping important content.