Learn the ideal image sizes and aspect ratios for Instagram posts and stories when using Snappic templates. This guide helps you choose the right format to ensure your content looks perfect on Instagram.
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Important Notes
Instagram Image Sizes
Square (Classic)
Landscape (Horizontal)
Portrait (Vertical)
Instagram Stories
Important Notes
Snappic provides multiple pre-sized templates optimized for Instagram.
For landscape and Instagram Story formats, you’ll need to create a custom template.
Instagram will always compress a session
Square (Classic)
This is the most popular and balanced format for Instagram posts.
Recommended template size: 1600 x 1600 px
Use the Snappic Square Template for the best fit.
Insta Landscape (Horizontal)
Perfect for panoramic images, cinematic shots, or HD videos.
Recommended size: 1920 x 1080 px
Select the Insta Landscape Template in Snappic for this format.
Insta Portrait (Vertical)
Great for displaying more detailed and close-up images of your subject.
Instagram format: 1080 x 1350 px
Snappic’s Insta Portrait Template is 1280 x 1600 px, which maintains the same aspect ratio and works perfectly.
Instagram Story (Vertical)
Ideal for immersive, full-screen content. Works for both videos and images.
Recommended size: 1080 x 1920 px
Use the Insta Story Template in Snappic for this format.
⚠️ Note: Instagram videos larger than 2 MB will not upload successfully.
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