Instagram Story Size: Complete 2026 Requirements
Instagram Stories and Reels use a 1080 × 1920 pixel frame in a 9:16 vertical ratio, covering the full phone screen.
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| Dimensions | 1080 × 1920 px |
|---|---|
| Aspect ratio | 9:16 (vertical) |
| Safe area | Keep text within ~250 px of edges |
| Format | JPEG / PNG |
The short answer
Instagram Stories and Reels use a 1080 × 1920 pixel frame in a 9:16 vertical ratio, covering the full phone screen. Instagram Stories and Reels are 1080×1920 px (9:16 vertical). Crop or resize any photo to the exact story size free in your browser — no upload, full quality.
Instagram Story Size — full specification
Every value below is a hard requirement you can hit in your browser. The whole page and its tools run locally, so your image never leaves your device.
How to get a compliant instagram story size for free
Use the 9:16 crop preset to fit the vertical story frame.
Set exact pixels so the export matches story resolution.
Upload to Stories or Reels without letterboxing.
Why choose a no-upload instagram story size tool?
Because the fastest, most private way to meet Instagram Story Size specs is to process the image on your own machine. FreeConverterTools.net uses your browser's built-in decoders (Canvas, WebCodecs, WASM) — no upload endpoint, no queue, no account, no watermark and no credit meter. That is exactly what a privacy-first tool should be, and it is why these guides and their tools can stay free.
Frequently asked questions
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