Guide to 2024 Instagram Image Sizes: Optimal Dimensions for Perfect Posts

This table includes all major image formats used on Instagram in 2024, ensuring clarity and high quality for various post types, story uploads, and profile elements. The maximum file sizes are also specified where applicable to maintain image quality across devices.

 

Instagram Feature	Dimensions (pixels)	Aspect Ratio
Square Posts	1080 x 1080	1:1
Portrait Posts	1080 x 1350	4:5
Landscape Posts	1080 x 566	1.91:1 to 16:9
Instagram Stories	1080 x 1920	9:16
Instagram Reels	1080 x 1920	9:16
Instagram Carousels	1080 x 1080 (Square), 1080 x 566 (Horizontal), 1080 x 1350 (Vertical)	Varies
IGTV Videos	Minimum 720 width	9:16 (Vertical), 16:9 (Horizontal)
Profile Photo	At least 110 x 110	1:1

Navigating the various image and video sizes for Instagram is crucial for delivering high-quality content.

We ensure our posts are optimized for both visibility and engagement by understanding and applying the correct specifications.

Aspect ratio refers to the width and height of images and is a fundamental element to consider when creating content for Instagram.

Common aspect ratios on Instagram include:

• Square: A 1:1 aspect ratio, often used for posts, providing a classic, balanced look.
• Portrait: A 4:5 aspect ratio, which allows for more vertical content, ideal for photos withstanding subjects.
• Landscape: A 1.91:1 to 16:9 aspect ratio, suitable for wider images.

Choosing the right aspect ratio is key to ensuring your images display correctly without unwanted cropping.

To maintain high-resolution images on Instagram, it’s important to adhere to the recommended sizes:

• Square Posts: 1080px by 1080px
• Portrait Posts: 1080px by 1350px
• Landscape Posts: 1080px by 566px

These dimensions ensure your images remain clear and crisp on all devices. The maximum file size for photos is 30MB.

Instagram Stories present content in a full-screen format, creating an immersive viewer experience. Following the guidelines is essential for delivering the best quality:

• Stories: Recommended resolution is 1080px by 1920px, adhering to a 9:16 aspect ratio.

The maximum file size for videos is 4GB, ensuring smooth and high-quality story uploads. For photo stories, a maximum file size of 30MB keeps your images sharp and professional.

In an ever-evolving platform like Instagram, staying ahead means knowing the precise image specifications for different formats.

Whether you’re uploading reels, creating carousels, or optimizing your profile, understanding the correct dimensions ensures your content looks its best.

When we upload Instagram Reels, we need to adhere to the Instagram reels size of 1080 pixels wide by 1920 pixels tall, with an aspect ratio of 9:16.

This is compatible with portrait videos, ensuring full-screen visibility without any awkward cropping.

For Instagram video size, including live videos, the same dimensions apply.

It’s crucial for the cover photo or thumbnail to be compelling, as it’s what initially grabs viewers’ attention.

To make the most of carousel posts, we must use Instagram image sizes that are either square (1080 x 1080 pixels), horizontal (1080 x 566 pixels), or vertical (1080 x 1350 pixels).

Similarly, Instagram ads should follow these dimensions to ensure visual consistency across a user’s feed.

By maximizing the space with the right size and engaging visuals, our carousel posts and ads will stand out and keep viewers interested.

For IGTV videos, the IGTV video must have a minimum resolution of 720 pixels, with an aspect ratio of 9:16 for vertical videos or 16:9 for horizontal videos.

Always keep in mind the thumbnail can make or break the initial impression.

As for our profile photo, the Instagram profile picture size should be at least 110 x 110 pixels to appear clear and not pixelated on mobile devices.

We understand that the key to increasing engagement on Instagram involves optimizing images to make them more appealing and technically sound.

By focusing on the aesthetic consistency and mastering the technical aspects of our posts, we can enhance our reach and impact within the Instagram feed.

When considering the aesthetic aspect of our Instagram images, we emphasize the importance of cohesiveness across our feed.

Consistency in color schemes, filters, and composition resonates with our audience and builds a recognizable brand aesthetic, thereby improving engagement rates.

We aim to maintain:

• A consistent editing style,
• A recurring color palette,
• Subject matter that fits our brand personality.

To ensure our images are technically optimized for better reach, there are specific guidelines we follow:

• Instagram feed image size: We post images with an optimal resolution of 1080px by 1080px for square posts, 1080px by 1350px for portrait posts, and 1080px by 566px for landscape posts.
• Maximum file size: We keep our images below 30MB to conform to Instagram’s file size limitations.
• Instagram video size: For videos, we stick to a resolution of 1920px by 1080px with a 16:9 aspect ratio to ensure clarity and quality.
• Captions play a crucial role in complementing our images; we make them relevant and engaging to encourage interactions.

Before diving into specifics, it’s essential to recognize that each social media platform has unique image size requirements which can impact the presentation and effectiveness of visual content. Developing a clear cross-platform strategy is fundamental.

Facebook:

• Profile Picture: 170×170 pixels on desktop, 128×128 on smartphones
• Cover Photo: 820×312 pixels
• Shared Images: 1200×630 pixels
• Event Image: 1920×1080 pixels

Twitter:

• Profile Picture: 400×400 pixels (displays 200×200)
• Header: 1500×500 pixels
• In-Stream Photo: 1600×900 pixels

Pinterest:

• Profile Picture: 165×165 pixels
• Board Cover Image: 222×150 pixels
• Standard Pin: Vertical images with an aspect ratio of 2:3 (1000×1500 pixels recommended)

LinkedIn:

• Profile Picture: 400×400 pixels (recommended)
• Cover Image: 1584×396 pixels
• Shared Image: 1104×736 pixels
• Company Logo: 300×300 pixels

TikTok:

• Profile Picture: 200×200 pixels
• Video: Vertical format with an aspect ratio of 9:16

Snapchat:

• Geofilter: 1080×1920 pixels

YouTube:

• Channel Profile Image: 800×800 pixels
• Channel Cover Photo: 2560×1440 pixels
• Video Thumbnails: 1280×720 pixels

When managing visuals across multiple platforms, we must adapt our strategy to fit various dimensions—horizontal for platforms like Twitter and YouTube, and more vertical for Pinterest and TikTok.

Ensuring the correct image sizes optimizes how our content is displayed and perceived.

Horizontal Platforms:

• Twitter and YouTube prefer wider images, leveraging the horizontal space effectively.

Vertical Platforms:

• TikTok and Pinterest are tailored for vertical scrolling, thus vertical images perform best.

For cross-platform efficiency, we should always have a suite of differently sized images ready for deployment.

This preemptive approach saves us time and ensures our content is optimized for each specific platform.