What size are Instagram Stories in pixels?

Instagram Stories are displayed at 1080×1920 pixels with a 9:16 vertical aspect ratio. This is the standard full-screen size on mobile devices.

Can I use landscape images for Instagram Stories?

Yes, but landscape images will be letterboxed with bars above and below. For the best results, use vertical 1080×1920 images to fill the full screen.

Does this work for Reels too?

Yes! Instagram Reels also use the 1080×1920 (9:16) format, so images resized with this tool work perfectly for Reels cover photos and thumbnails.

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Instagram Story Dimensions & Resizer

Name: Resize for Instagram Story - ElitePX
Rating: 4.9 (1243 reviews)
Author: ElitePX

Learn the ideal Instagram Story dimensions and resize your images to fit.

Resize images to the perfect 1080×1920 Instagram Story size. All processing happens locally in your browser. No image is ever uploaded to a server, making instagram story dimensions & resizer on ElitePX completely private and instant.

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This is a free online tool. No account required.

Your images are processed entirely in your browser
Files are never uploaded to any server
No signup, no watermarks, no limits.
Works on any modern browser, desktop or mobile.

Also available at the main tool page: ElitePX: Resize for Instagram Story

Why Use This Tool?

Full-Screen Story Quality

Images are sized to exactly 1080×1920, filling the entire Instagram Story screen without cropping.

No Black Bars or Letterboxing

The correct 9:16 ratio eliminates black bars and ensures your content fills every pixel of the Story.

Sharp on All Devices

1080px width is the sweet spot for sharp display on both standard and high-DPI mobile screens.

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Instagram Story Dimensions & Resizer is powered by Resize for Instagram Story on ElitePX. The canonical version of this tool is available at elitepx.com/tools/resize-for-instagram-story. All image processing happens in your browser. Your files never leave your device.