Instagram Story Size

1080 x 1920 px (9:16).

A Instagram story / reel is 1080 x 1920 pixels (9:16). Resize and crop any image to this exact size right in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, so your image never leaves your device. Drop a file below, pick this preset, and download it ready to post.

The spec

Dimensions1080 x 1920 px
Aspect ratio9:16
File typesJPG, PNG
Max file size30 MB
Safe zoneKeep text and logos inside the middle 1080x1420; the top and bottom ~250 px sit under the UI.

Tips for Instagram

  • Stories and Reels are full-screen vertical: 1080x1920 (9:16).
  • The profile icon and Send bar cover the top and bottom, so keep important content centered.
  • The same 1080x1920 canvas works for Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.

Questions people ask

What size is an Instagram Story?

An Instagram Story is 1080 x 1920 pixels (9:16), full-screen vertical.

Do Reels use the same size as Stories?

Yes, Reels are also 1080 x 1920 (9:16). The same canvas works for TikTok and YouTube Shorts.

Where do I keep text in a Story?

Inside the middle of the frame. The top ~250 px and bottom ~250 px are covered by the app interface.