Instagram Story Size Resizer
Turn any photo into a full-screen 1080 × 1920 Instagram Story or Reel cover, and keep text clear of the interface with the safe-zone guide.
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1Add your imageJPG, PNG, WEBP · or paste
2Choose platform & size
3Fit & adjust
How to use Instagram Story Size Resizer
- 1
Add your photo
Drop or paste a photo. Landscape photos work too.
- 2
Crop or fit
Fill the screen by cropping, or keep the whole photo with a blurred background. The guide marks where the interface covers the image.
- 3
Download
Download a JPG, PNG or WEBP at the exact size, ready to upload.
Instagram Story and Reel size
| Format | Size (px) | Ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Story / Reel | 1080 × 1920 | 9:16 | Full screen |
| Reel cover in grid | 420 × 654 | about 2:3 | Centre of the 9:16 cover |
Story safe zones
The profile picture, buttons and caption cover parts of the screen. Keep text and logos away from the top 14%, the bottom 35% and 6% on each side. The guides show exactly where.
Landscape photos in Stories
Choose Fit + blurred background to keep the whole landscape photo and fill the rest of the screen with a soft blurred copy, instead of cropping it.
Sources: Sked Social size guide (2026).
Frequently asked questions
What size is an Instagram Story?
1080 × 1920 px, a 9:16 ratio.
Is the Reel size the same?
Yes, Reels are also 1080 × 1920 px (9:16).
Where should I put text?
Inside the safe zone: away from the top 14%, the bottom 35% and the side edges.
How do I post a horizontal photo as a Story?
Use Fit + blurred background to keep the whole photo.
Is my image uploaded?
No. Resizing happens in your browser; your image never leaves your device.
Does resizing reduce quality?
Downscaling keeps images sharp. Upscaling a small image cannot add detail, so start from the largest original you have.