Preset details
Instagram Story size: 1080×1920 at 9:16
Size answer and destination decision
Use 1080×1920 pixels at 9:16 for an Instagram Story.
1080 ÷ 1920 = 0.5625 (9:16)
Protect the central message from top and bottom interface overlays, and choose crop or pad by previewing what happens to the subject.
Use this preset when
- The composition is vertical
- Key text stays inside the central safe area away from interface overlays
Reconsider the crop or format when
- Crop removes a subject
- Pad bars are visually unacceptable
After export: manual destination check
After export, manually check the central safe area against top and bottom interface overlays in Instagram Stories.
Open the working workflow
Use 1080×1920 for a full-screen 9:16 Instagram Story. Keep essential text and faces inside the central safe area, then choose Crop to fill or Pad to preserve the whole source.
Local processing, no upload. Open this preset in the resizer, use Crop to fill, then export as JPG or PNG.
Instagram1080×19209:16Crop (fill)
What size is an Instagram Story? 1080×1920 (9:16 / 1080x1920 / 1080 1920).
Summary
Instagram
9:16
1080×1920
Crop
Dimensions
1080×1920
Pixels
Aspect ratio
9:16
Display
Recommended mode
Crop fills the frame when composition matters.
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Quick tips
- Use 1080px+ source images to reduce blur after resize.
- If faces get cut, switch to Pad mode or drag the crop focus.
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Sources
Each source applies only to the claim described beside its link.
- Instagram Help: Issues with boosting Stories — Supports 9:16 as the full-screen Stories ratio in the specific context of boosting a Story.Source checked:
- Instagram Help: About link stickers on Stories — Supports the ad-specific overlay caution: keep roughly 14% at the top and 20% at the bottom clear of key text, logos, or other creative elements around the call-to-action sticker.Source checked:
FAQ
Instagram story size 1080x1920 9:16 — is this the correct size?
Yes. Instagram Story size is 1080×1920 (9:16).
Quick tip: Keep key text and faces centered to avoid UI overlap.
Common mistake: Designing edge-to-edge text—top/bottom UI often covers it.
What size is an Instagram Story in pixels?
1080×1920 is the standard Instagram Story size, and it uses a 9:16 ratio.
Quick tip: Search by ratio (9:16) if you need alternative sizes like 720×1280.
Common mistake: Confusing ratio with pixels—ratio is the shape, pixels are the resolution.
Crop or Pad for Instagram Stories?
Use Crop for full-bleed photos; use Pad to keep all text or logos visible.
Quick tip: If your layout has important edges, Pad is safer.
Common mistake: Using Crop on posters—edge text gets cut.