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Instagram Story Size Guide & Resizer

Create high-impact Instagram Stories and Reels at full 1080x1920 resolution. Keep text and stickers safely away from headers and reply fields.

Resolution 1080 × 1920 px
Aspect Ratio 9 : 16
Safe Zone Buffer 250 px Top / Bottom
Max File Size 30 MB
Interactive In-App Safe Zone Guide
Top UI Buffer (250px)
SAFE CONTENT ZONE 1080 × 1420 px Keep text, stickers & CTAs here
Bottom Reply Buffer (250px)
Inspect Story Graphic Specs

Upload your image to test if its resolution matches 1080 × 1920 px.

Download 1080 × 1920 Story Template

Get an exact PNG canvas template with top and bottom 250px system UI safe buffers pre-rendered.

How to Use This Tool

How to Use This Tool – Instagram Story Size Guide & Resizer

01

Upload Image or Graphic

Select any photo or story graphic from your computer or smartphone.

02

Check Safe Zone Guides

Ensure your text and stickers avoid the top 250px (profile bar) and bottom 250px (reply box).

03

Download 1080x1920 Story

Export your high-definition story graphic ready to post to Stories or Reels.

Key Features & Capabilities

Key Features & Capabilities – Instagram Story Size Guide & Resizer

Standard 1080x1920 Dimensions

Exact 9:16 vertical fullscreen aspect ratio for Instagram Stories, Reels, and Highlights.

Header & Reply Safe Overlays

Visual markers display the 250px top and bottom zones where Instagram overlays native UI.

Reels & Story Dual Mode

Check compliance for both Stories (header/reply box) and Reels (caption & audio marquee).

Background Fill Options

Instantly fill non-vertical images with matching color gradients, blurred backgrounds, or solid borders.

Sharper Visual Exports

Uses bicubic canvas scaling to preserve text clarity and crisp graphic edges.

100% Private Processing

Your personal photos and campaign teasers are processed entirely within your browser.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the official Instagram Story size in pixels?
Instagram Stories require an aspect ratio of 9:16 and a resolution of 1080 pixels wide by 1920 pixels tall.
What are Instagram Story safe zones?
Safe zones are the central 1080 × 1420 pixel region. Leaving 250 pixels at the top and bottom prevents your content from being covered by the user avatar, username, and message reply field.
Can I use the same size for Instagram Reels?
Yes! Instagram Reels use the exact same 1080 × 1920 pixel (9:16) resolution as Instagram Stories.
Why are my Story photos getting cropped?
If your uploaded image is not exactly 9:16, Instagram automatically zooms and crops the image to fill the vertical screen. Sizing it here beforehand eliminates unexpected cropping.
What is the maximum file size for Instagram Stories?
For photos, the file size limit is 30MB, though keeping images under 5MB ensures lightning-fast loading for your followers.
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