Photo editing guide
Resize a photo for Instagram without losing the important part
Prepare a vertical image for an Instagram feed post with a 4:5 frame. Choose how the source photo fits the frame, check the crop, and export the finished image.
Open Instagram resize tool
A 4:5 frame keeps the post prominent in the feed
Use a 1080 × 1350 canvas for a standard vertical feed post. With the aspect-ratio lock on, the frame stays proportional while you refine the size.
- A vertical 4:5 post uses more of the feed than a square image.
- The preview makes the crop visible before you export.
- PNG, JPEG, and WebP export formats are available.
How to resize a photo for Instagram
- 1Open the resize tool and upload the source image.
- 2Enter 1080 × 1350 px, then keep proportions or choose the fitting mode that suits the photo.
- 3Check the live preview, adjust the frame if needed, and download the result.
Frequently asked questions
What size should an Instagram feed portrait be?
A practical 4:5 size is 1080 × 1350 pixels. It keeps the same proportion even if you use a smaller source image.
Will resizing crop my photo?
Only the fill-and-crop mode removes edges to fill the frame. Fit with margins keeps the whole image, while stretch changes its proportions.