Instagram Story Dimensions and Specs: The Complete Guide

Creating Instagram Stories that look professional requires understanding the correct dimensions and specifications. Using the wrong size can result in cropped, blurry, or poorly formatted content.

Recommended Dimensions

• Resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels
• Aspect ratio: 9:16 (vertical)
• Minimum width: 500 pixels

Image Specifications

• Format: JPG or PNG
• Maximum file size: 30MB
• Recommended format: PNG for graphics, JPG for photos

Video Specifications

• Format: MP4 or MOV
• Maximum file size: 4GB
• Maximum length: 60 seconds per story segment
• Frame rate: 30fps recommended

Safe Zones

Keep important text and elements within the center 1080 x 1420 area. The top and bottom 250 pixels may be covered by the username bar and reply bar.

Use story templates to ensure consistent dimensions, and check out filters and effects to enhance your content.