Instagram Reels cover size

The recommended Instagram Reels cover size is 1080 × 1920 pixels, an aspect ratio of 9:16.

Updated

9:16
1080 × 1920 px

Aspect ratio 9:16

Resize an image to 1080 × 1920

Tips for this size

Keep the main subject centered, because the grid crops the cover.

Upload at the exact size where you can, because platforms recompress images and resizing twice softens them. If your image has a different shape, it will be cropped or padded. The Image Resizer lets you choose, and everything runs in your browser. Work out other dimensions with the Aspect Ratio Calculator.

All Instagram image sizes

ImageSize (px)Ratio
Instagram square post1080 × 10801:1
Instagram portrait post1080 × 13504:5
Instagram Story1080 × 19209:16
Instagram Reels cover1080 × 19209:16
Instagram profile picture320 × 3201:1

Platforms change their layouts from time to time, so check the current preview before an important post.

Image ResizerResize a photo to exact pixel dimensions or a percentage, crop it to fill a social-media size, or fit it inside a frame with a background color — all locally in your browser.
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Frequently asked questions

What size is a Instagram Reels cover?
1080 × 1920 pixels, with an aspect ratio of 9:16.
How do I resize an image to 1080 × 1920?
Open the Image Resizer from this page, add your image, and the size is filled in for you. Then choose crop or fit and download.
Is my image uploaded?
No. Resizing runs in your browser, so the image stays on your device.