What size is an Instagram Story?

1080×1920 pixels, 9:16 vertical.

Can I reuse a feed post image for Stories?

Square 1080×1080 will letterbox or crop — design vertical instead.

JPG for photos; PNG for graphics with text overlays.

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Instagram Story and Reels vertical size is 1080×1920 px (9:16). Feed square posts use different dimensions.

Updated 2026-05-21

Asset	Size	Max file	Formats
feed_post	1080×1080	30720 KB	jpg, png
story	1080×1920	30720 KB	jpg, png

9:16 vertical.

Preset: 1080×1920

What size is an Instagram Story?: 1080×1920 pixels, 9:16 vertical.
Can I reuse a feed post image for Stories?: Square 1080×1080 will letterbox or crop — design vertical instead.
JPG or PNG for Stories?: JPG for photos; PNG for graphics with text overlays.