Instagram Image Sizes for 2025: Optimize Your Visual Content

Instagram Image Sizes for 2025: Optimize Your Visual Content

You can see the Instagram content sizes belove. Those are the official size which provided by Instagram. Keep reading for more information, tips and bonus information.

1. Profile Picture (Thumbnail)

1. Size: Recommended size is 320x320 but it should be at least 110x110 pixels.
2. Aspect Ratio: 1:1, which is a perfect square.
3. Tips: High-resolution images are best. Make sure there is no pixelation and ensure the focal point, like a logo or face, is centered.

2. Instagram Stories

1. Size: 1080x1920 pixels.
2. Aspect Ratio: 9:16.
3. Tips: Try to use content that will elicit responses from your followers; this way, you can increase your engagement.

3. Instagram Posts

1. Square Posts: 1080x1080 pixels; aspect ratio of 1:1.
2. Horizontal Posts: 1080x566 pixels; aspect ratio of 1.91:1.
3. Vertical Posts: 1080x1350 pixels; aspect ratio of 4:5.
4. Tips: Instagram compresses images over 1080 pixels in width, so it's best to stick to recommended sizes for clarity.

4. Instagram Reels

1. Size: Same as Stories, 1080x1920 pixels.
2. Aspect Ratio: 9:16.
3. Tips: Leave top and bottom 250 pixels clear of important content to avoid overlap with the profile icon and call-to-action.

5. Instagram Carousel Posts

1. Size: Same as regular posts; 1080x1080 pixels for square, 1080x566 for horizontal, and 1080x1350 for vertical.
2. Aspect Ratio: Depends on the type of carousel post but square or gorizontal suggested.
3. Tips: Consistency in image size across all slides can provide a cohesive viewing experience.

Bonus: A tip for finding content ideas

Lastly, we want to share a bonus tip with you. When thinking about content ideas, it's very beneficial to include hooks (a short sentence that will engage your viewers) in your video, or a catchy sentence in your description that encourages viewer interaction. This can significantly increase engagement by prompting your viewers to comment or like your content.