Instagram Story Resizer: 1080 × 1920 px
Resize your photo to 1080 × 1920 pixels, the full-screen 9:16 story size. Drag to frame it, or fit it with padding so nothing is cut off. Free and private.
Drag the photo to position it
- Output size1080 × 1920 px
- FormatJPG
Instagram stories image sizes
The Instagram story size is 1080 × 1920 pixels at 9:16.
| Item | Format | File size | Size / pixels | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Story | JPG / PNG | No set limit | 1080 × 1920 px (9:16) | Keep about 310 px at the top and bottom free of text. |
Sizes are from a published guide. Sizes summarised November 2026. Platforms update their layouts, so check the app if your upload looks cropped.
Tips for sharp results
- Keep text out of the top and bottom 310 pixels.
- Use a vertical photo where you can.
- Use Fit with padding for landscape images.
- Export as JPG.
- Check the preview before you post.
Why I hate resizing?
A free tool with no watermark, no signup and no uploads.
Built for Instagram stories
Output is set to 1080 × 1920 px so it matches the recommended size.
Your photo stays with you
Processing happens in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
Size ticks before you download
See the pixel size and file size confirmed on the result.
Works on phone and computer
Open it in any browser. JPG, PNG, WEBP and iPhone HEIC are accepted.
No watermark, no signup
Download a clean file, free, with no daily limit.
How to resize an image for Instagram story
Three quick steps to get a photo at the right size.
Upload your image
Choose a photo from your phone or computer, or drop it on the box.
Frame it
Drag and zoom to choose what stays in the picture, or switch to Fit with padding.
Download the JPG
Check the size ticks, download, then upload it to Instagram stories.
Instagram Story Resizer FAQ
Quick answers about the Instagram Story Resizer tool.
What is the best size for a Instagram story?
The recommended size is 1080 × 1920 pixels (9:16). This tool outputs exactly that size as a JPG.
What is the safe zone for a story?
Keep about 310 pixels at the top and bottom free of text and logos, since your name and buttons appear there.
Does this work for Reels covers?
Reels use the same 9:16, 1080 × 1920 pixel shape, so the size also fits a Reel cover.
What if my photo is landscape?
Choose Fit with padding to keep the whole photo with white bars, or crop to fill and drag to choose the part you want.
Is my image uploaded to your server?
No. It is resized in your browser and never leaves your device.
Are these sizes always current?
Platforms change their layouts from time to time. These sizes were summarised in November 2026, so check the platform if an upload looks cropped.