Resize Image for Instagram Story & Reels
Create full-screen vertical images at 1080×1920 pixels for Instagram Stories and Reels. This 9:16 aspect ratio fills the entire phone screen for maximum visual impact.
1080 × 1920
pixels
9:16
aspect ratio
How to Resize for Instagram Story / Reel
- 1Open the Social Media Resizer
- 2Upload your image (drag-and-drop or click to browse)
- 3Select the Instagram — Story / Reel preset (1080×1920)
- 4Download your perfectly sized image
Instagram Story / Reel Tips
- •Keep important content within the center 1080×1420 area — top and bottom are covered by UI elements
- •Stories disappear after 24 hours but can be saved as Highlights
- •Use the same 1080×1920 dimensions for Reels cover images
- •Text should be large enough to read on mobile — at least 24px equivalent
FAQ
What size should Instagram story / reel images be?
1080×1920 pixels (9:16 aspect ratio). This is the recommended size for optimal quality.
How do I resize for Instagram without losing quality?
Use theimgapp's social resizer — it resizes to exact dimensions with high-quality interpolation. Upload at the platform's recommended size to avoid re-compression.