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Convert Images for Instagram — Best Format & Size

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Get images perfectly sized for Instagram posts, stories, reels, and profile pictures. Convert to optimal format and dimensions — free.

Instagram Specs (2026)

TypeDimensionsRatioFormat
Square Post1080 × 1080 px1:1JPG
Portrait Post1080 × 1350 px4:5JPG
Story / Reel1080 × 1920 px9:16JPG
Profile Picture320 × 320 px1:1JPG

Instagram re-compresses everything to JPG. Upload pre-optimised JPG at quality 95 for best results — uploading PNG means Instagram compresses more aggressively.

Pro Tips

Upload JPG, not PNG. Use 1080px width minimum. For iPhone photos, convert HEIC first: HEIC to JPG.

Frequently Asked Questions

Best format for Instagram?

JPG at quality 95, 1080px width. Instagram converts all uploads to JPG internally.

Why do my photos look blurry?

Instagram re-compressed an already-compressed image. Upload highest quality possible (JPG q95, 1080px).

Can I upload WebP or HEIC?

Instagram doesn't accept them directly. Convert first: WebP to JPG or HEIC to JPG.

Related: [PNG to JPG](/png-to-jpg/) · [HEIC to JPG](/heic-to-jpg/) · [Compress Images](/compress-images/) · [Image Converter](/image-converter/)