Instagram file size limits
Instagram now allows feed photos as tall as 3:4 (1080 × 1440), taller than the 4:5 most guides still mention. Here are the current official sizes.
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Every Instagram limit
| What | Official limit | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Feed photo width | Up to 1080 pxNarrower than 320 px is enlarged; wider than 1080 px is scaled down. | help.instagram.com |
| Feed photo shape | 1.91:1 to 3:4 (1080 × 566 to 1080 × 1440) | help.instagram.com |
| Story | 9:16, 1440 × 2560 recommendedFrom Meta's ads guide; Instagram's own help pages give no Story size. | facebook.com |
| Reels | 1.91:1 to 9:16, at least 720 px and 30 fps, up to 20 minutes | help.instagram.com |
Limits verified Oct 2, 2026 against official sources.
Report an outdated limitNot officially published: Reels file size limit, Profile photo size. We don't guess these.