Post guidance
Common feed ratios include square 1:1, portrait 4:5 and landscape around 1.91:1.
A dedicated export helps protect the subject from unexpected cropping and keeps the feed image intentional.
Social media
Instagram Image Size Checker
Check Instagram post, story and vertical creative dimensions before publishing or exporting final assets.
Free browser tool
Instagram Image Size Checker
Upload an image and choose Instagram Post or Instagram Story to review ratio, size, format and export options.
Drop your image here or choose a file
Supports JPG, PNG, WebP, static GIF and basic SVG. Recommended visual limit: up to 15 MB.
Privacy-first: your image is analyzed locally in your browser.
Optional accessibility check. PublishPixel does not invent visual descriptions.
Choose a preset, upload an image and the results will appear here with score, warnings, practical recommendations and export tools.
Story guidance
Stories commonly use a 9:16 vertical frame such as 1080 x 1920 pixels. Keep important details away from interface areas.
Vertical images should leave enough breathing room for captions, controls and profile UI.
Ratio reminders
A matching ratio helps reduce unexpected cropping and makes the final image feel more intentional.
The checker gives ratio guidance, but final crop choices should still be reviewed in the publishing app.
Instagram export workflow
Prepare separate exports for feed, portrait and story formats
Instagram images are often reused across different placements, but a square post, a portrait feed image and a vertical story do not share the same visual space. A dedicated export helps protect the focal point, reduce awkward crops and keep text readable on mobile screens.
| Placement | Common size | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| Square feed post | 1080 x 1080 px | Good for product grids and balanced compositions. |
| Portrait feed post | 1080 x 1350 px | Often gives more vertical space in the feed. |
| Landscape post | 1080 x 566 px | Useful for wide scenes, but text can become small. |
| Story or Reel cover | 1080 x 1920 px | Keep important details away from UI areas. |
Instagram export checklist
- Create a separate export for feed and story placements.
- Keep faces, products and key text away from the extreme edges.
- Review the image on a phone-sized screen before publishing.
- Compress the final export without blurring text or product details.
- Verify the final upload in Instagram because the app can still recompress media.
FAQ
Questions about instagram image size checker
Which Instagram post sizes are checked?
The preset checks common square, portrait and landscape feed ratios such as 1080 x 1080, 1080 x 1350 and 1080 x 566.
Can I check an Instagram Story?
Yes. Choose the Instagram Story preset for the common 1080 x 1920 pixel vertical format.
Does the tool crop my image automatically?
No. It recommends resizing or cropping targets and lets you export a resized version, but creative cropping remains your choice.
Is WebP recommended for Instagram?
JPG and PNG are commonly used. WebP may be useful in some workflows, but always verify your final upload path.