How to resize image for Instagram (no upload)
If you searched for resize for Instagram, instagram resize, or how to resize image for Instagram: you can resize locally in your browser (no install, no upload).
Common Instagram sizes
Pick a preset below (one-click). Use Crop for a full-bleed look or Pad to keep the full design (safer for text near edges).
Feed post — portrait (4:5)
1080×1350
Tip: 4:5 often looks bigger in the feed on mobile.
Profile picture / DP
Instagram profile photos are shown as a circle. Keep faces/logos centered.
FAQ
How to resize image for Instagram?
Use Story/Reels 1080×1920 (9:16), feed posts 1080×1080 (1:1) or 1080×1350 (4:5), and landscape 1080×566 (1.91:1).
Quick tip: If you only remember one size: 1080×1920 for vertical content.
Common mistake: Using random dimensions and letting Instagram scale it—uploads often look soft.
How to resize image for Instagram without an app?
Use a browser-based resizer: open the preset size, upload your image, and export locally (no upload).
Quick tip: For best quality, resize once from the original file instead of re-saving multiple times.
Common mistake: Screenshotting and re-uploading—quality drops quickly.
Crop vs Pad for Instagram — which should I use?
Crop fills the frame but can cut edges. Pad keeps everything visible but adds background/space.
Quick tip: If your design has text/logos near edges, Pad is usually safer.
Common mistake: Cropping posters with edge text—important text gets cut.
What does “9.16” mean for Instagram sizes?
It usually means the 9:16 aspect ratio (people type 9.16 or 9 16). The common pixel size is 1080×1920.
Quick tip: Think: ratio = shape; pixels = resolution.
Common mistake: Mixing ratio and pixels—9:16 is not the same as 1080×1920, it’s the shape.
What is 1080/566? Is it the same as 1.91:1?
Yes—1080×566 is a common 1.91:1 landscape size (often used for wide posts/link previews).
Quick tip: If your image gets cropped, try Pad or reposition the crop focus.
Common mistake: Resizing landscape content into portrait without changing composition—edges get cut.
Why does Instagram make my images blurry?
Blurriness usually comes from low-resolution sources or heavy compression during export/upload.
Quick tip: Export at recommended dimensions and use higher quality (JPG ~90–95). For text-heavy designs, use PNG.
Common mistake: Exporting at tiny sizes and hoping Instagram “upscales”—platforms don’t upscale cleanly.
Do you upload my images?
No. Processing happens locally in your browser. Your files are not uploaded.
What size should I use?
Use the recommended size.
Which export format should I use?
JPG for photos, PNG for text/logos or transparency, WebP for smaller files (if supported).
Crop vs Pad — what is the difference?
Crop fills the target size (may cut edges). Pad fits the whole image and adds background/space.
How do I protect text and logos?
Keep important content centered and avoid placing critical text at the edges.
Can I batch resize?
Yes. Use the Batch Resizer to apply the same size to many images.