Instagram Story Size Guide: 1080 x 1920 Vertical Exports
Prepare Instagram Stories and Reel covers with 1080 x 1920 dimensions, safe zones, and readable mobile text.
Open the related CropYourImage tool
| Format | Width | Height | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Story | 1080 | 1920 | Full-screen 9:16 vertical format. |
| Reel cover | 1080 | 1920 | Vertical cover source with centered subject. |
Quick answer
Instagram Stories are full-screen vertical placements, so 1080 x 1920 is the practical export size. It fills the screen cleanly and gives you enough detail for crisp photos, text overlays, and brand graphics.
The top and bottom of a Story are busy areas. Profile information, reply controls, captions, and interface elements can compete with your design. Keep important text and faces closer to the center and leave margins at the extremes.
If you reuse a Story as a Reel cover, check how it appears in the profile grid. The center of the image often matters most for thumbnail views, so avoid putting the title only at the very top.
Recommended workflow
- Start with the largest clean source image you have.
- Choose the exact destination size before adding final text.
- Crop visually so the subject, logo, and key message stay inside the safe area.
- Export in JPG for photos, PNG for crisp graphics, or WebP for web use.
Checklist
- Use 1080 x 1920.
- Keep text away from the top and bottom edges.
- Center the subject for grid previews.
- Use strong contrast for mobile readability.