{"id":19833,"date":"2022-07-18T05:41:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T05:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=19833"},"modified":"2022-07-18T05:41:00","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T05:41:00","slug":"what-is-the-size-of-an-instagram-photo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-the-size-of-an-instagram-photo","title":{"rendered":"What is the Size of an Instagram Photo?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e8afaae05d9\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e8afaae05d9\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e8afaae05d9\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-the-size-of-an-instagram-photo\/#What_is_the_Size_of_an_Instagram_Photo\" title=\"What is the Size of an Instagram Photo?\">What is the Size of an Instagram Photo?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-the-size-of-an-instagram-photo\/#1080px\" title=\"1080px\">1080px<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-the-size-of-an-instagram-photo\/#1080px_by_566px\" title=\"1080px by 566px\">1080px by 566px<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-the-size-of-an-instagram-photo\/#640px\" title=\"640px\">640px<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-the-size-of-an-instagram-photo\/#1920px\" title=\"1920px\">1920px<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-the-size-of-an-instagram-photo\/#Square\" title=\"Square\">Square<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-the-size-of-an-instagram-photo\/#Landscape\" title=\"Landscape\">Landscape<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Size_of_an_Instagram_Photo\"><\/span>What is the Size of an Instagram Photo?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"What is the size of an Instagram photo\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/CXdE80Y.jpg\" align=\"right\" style=\"height:auto; max-width:40% width:auto; margin:0px 10px; max-height:217px;\"> <\/p>\n<p>If you want to post a photo on Instagram, it&#8217;s important to know what the correct dimensions are for the size of your photo. Here are the most common sizes: 1080px by 566px, 640 x 480, and 1920px. To learn more about how to make the perfect Instagram photo, read our guide. You can also use the following tips when posting a photo on Instagram.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1080px\"><\/span>1080px<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want your photos to be displayed at the best quality on Instagram, you should keep their dimensions in mind. Instagram posts should be between 320 and 1080px wide. Photos smaller than 320px will be automatically stretched, and those larger than 1080px will be cropped. Also, keep in mind that Instagram does not like square photos, and will automatically downsize them to fit the 1080px width.<\/p>\n<p>The ideal size for Instagram photos is 1080 px wide, and the aspect ratio should be between 1.91:1 and 16:9. If you&#8217;d like to make your photos look better on Instagram, you can also crop them before posting them to the site. The 1080px size of an Instagram photo is the same size as the Facebook link preview image, and is the ideal size for a photo for the platform.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1080px_by_566px\"><\/span>1080px by 566px<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you&#8217;re posting photos to Instagram, you should set the image size to be at least 1080px by 566px. Prior to 2015, you could only post square images. But now, Instagram allows you to post either landscape or portrait photos. Landscape images should be 1.91:1 in aspect ratio. If you want to post portrait images, you should set the image size to 1080px by 1350px.<\/p>\n<p>To determine the correct aspect ratio, first you need to know how much space the image takes up. The aspect ratio refers to the width of the photo compared to the height. It&#8217;s usually expressed as a number, with the first digit representing the height and the second digit representing the width. Instagram also measures the pixels it uses, so it&#8217;s important to choose the correct aspect ratio for the size you post.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"640px\"><\/span>640px<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While there are a few different reasons for this, the most common is that your pictures are not high quality and are not in a proportional ratio to the width of your screen. Instagram has been changing with the times, and it no longer makes sense to send low-resolution pictures. If you want your pictures to be the highest-quality, you need to make sure that your photos have at least 640px width. The 640px size is the maximum size for display on the desktop version of the app.<\/p>\n<p>You can increase the size of your Instagram photos by cropping them to the 5:4 aspect ratio or by sliding them into the corresponding screen size. Once you&#8217;ve made these changes, you can then upload your content to IG. Currently, many Instagram experts recommend that a photo size of 1080px by 1350px is optimal. However, this depends on whether the image is a vertical or horizontal picture. For a vertical image, a ratio of 4:5 is fine. For horizontal images, you should use the ratio of 1.91:1.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1920px\"><\/span>1920px<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The size of an Instagram photo has two important aspects. The first is its aspect ratio. The platform automatically crops photos that have a different aspect ratio than its maximum supported. The second factor is its resolution. An image that&#8217;s too small will not look sharp on smartphones, and Instagram will automatically enlarge it to fit its screen. Therefore, it&#8217;s best to choose a resolution that fits both the size and aspect ratio of your photo.<\/p>\n<p>Taking a photo on Instagram has several advantages. The app accepts photos in a square or portrait format. It also automatically crops square images. The maximum photo size for Instagram is 1080px by 1920px, and the maximum image resolution in megabytes is 30MB. Photos that exceed these dimensions may become fuzzier after they&#8217;ve been uploaded. However, if you have a large, pixel-dense image, it will likely be cropped into a square or portrait shape when uploaded to Instagram.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Square\"><\/span>Square<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since Instagram&#8217;s launch, it&#8217;s been possible to post landscape and portrait photos, but not square images. Taking these photographs has changed the way many amateur photographers see the world, and it even inspired Apple to release an update to its camera app that gives users the option to take square photos. This new feature makes taking square pictures even easier! Follow these tips to make your photos stand out from the crowd! Once you know how to shoot square Instagram photos, you&#8217;ll be well on your way to becoming a star on Instagram!<\/p>\n<p>Before you print your Square Instagram photos, you&#8217;ll need to download the Shutterfly iPhone app. This app is a paid service, and they push you to use their app. However, you can use their website to get square Instagram prints by cropping the photo into a square. Be sure to select a black background for your images. You can also choose matte paper if you&#8217;d like to avoid the white background on your images.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Landscape\"><\/span>Landscape<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While most people are used to posting photos in the traditional square format, there is a way to increase your photo size on Instagram without cropping it. You can crop the image to make it square with the app, or you can add borders to your feed with apps. However, when it comes to making it look better in your Instagram feed, it is important to keep the image size consistent across your account. To do this, you must remember the 1.91:1 aspect ratio.<\/p>\n<p>The optimal landscape Instagram photo size is 1080 x 608. It is also recommended to turn your mobile phone horizontally when taking the shot. Landscape images are not recommended to be smaller than 320 x 566 pixels because Instagram automatically crops them to square format in the feed. Therefore, it is important to edit your photos accordingly and make sure that they fit in the Instagram dimensions. 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