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Instagram Story Resize
An Instagram Story is full-screen vertical content that disappears after 24 hours, with a recommended size of 1080×1920px (9:16 ratio). It fills the entire mobile screen for an immersive experience, but the top ~10% is overlaid by the username and timestamp, and the bottom ~15% by the reply bar and reaction buttons. Key content should therefore sit within the center 75% (roughly 1080×1440px). Stories are widely used for brand promotions, daily updates, and event announcements. This tool crops your image to 1080×1920px and saves it as JPG instantly.
How to use
Adjust position
Adjust the position in the preview.
Save
Run resize and save as JPG.
When to use this tool
Prepare Story images at 1080×1920px for a clean, full-screen experience.
Preparing full-screen images for Instagram Stories
Converting landscape or square photos to the 9:16 Story ratio
Creating consistently sized branded Story content
Instagram Story Spec Guide
Recommended sizes as of 2025. Stories are displayed full-screen, so the 9:16 ratio works best.
| 1080 × 1920px |
| Aspect ratio 9:16 |
| File format: JPG, PNG |
| Stories disappear after 24 hours unless saved to Highlights. |
| UI elements may overlay the top and bottom, so keep key content in the center. |
| Maximum file size is 30MB. |
| Username and timestamp overlay the top ~10%. |
| Reply bar and reaction buttons cover the bottom ~15%. |
| Safe area is roughly the center 75% (within 1080×1440px). |
| Maximum file size: 30MB (photos) |
| Supported formats: JPG, PNG |
| Recommended resolution: 1080px width or above |
FAQ
What is the recommended Instagram Story image size?
1080×1920px (9:16 ratio) is recommended. This size fills the entire screen for an immersive experience.
What happens if I upload a square image to Stories?
Instagram adds a colored background above and below to fill the screen. For a full-bleed look, resize to 9:16 beforehand.
What is the safe area for Story content?
The top 10% and bottom 15% are covered by UI elements. Keep key content within the center 75% — roughly 1080×1440px.
What is the maximum file size for a Story image?
Photos can be up to 30MB. JPG and PNG are supported, with a recommended minimum width of 1080px.
Does saving a Story to Highlights affect image quality?
Instagram recompresses Highlights, so slight quality loss is possible. Uploading the original at 1080×1920px helps maintain sharpness after recompression.