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Ideal Size for Instagram Stories and Reels in 2026
Exact dimensions, safe zones, and best practices for creating Stories and Reels that appear complete on any screen. Updated 2026 guide.
Official Instagram dimensions in 2026
- Stories: 1080×1920 px (9:16 ratio).
- Reels: 1080×1920 px (9:16 ratio).
- Square feed: 1080×1080 px (1:1 ratio).
- Portrait feed: 1080×1350 px (4:5 ratio).
- Landscape feed: 1080×566 px (1.91:1 ratio).
- Maximum Reels duration: 90 seconds.
Safe zone in Stories and Reels
Instagram crops the top and bottom edges of Stories/Reels on some devices. Keep important elements (text, CTA, face) in the safe zone: 250 px margin at the top and bottom of the video/image.
How to prepare images at the right size
- Open the Resize tool on Lumageni.
- Select the 'Instagram Stories' preset (1080×1920).
- The tool centers the image and adds neutral background in empty areas.
- Download as JPG or PNG.
Practical tip: When converting a horizontal product photo to Stories, use white background or brand color to fill the sides. Avoid stretching the image — this distorts the product.
Want to try it now?
Every tool mentioned in this article is available on Lumageni.