Formats
MP4, MOV
Instagram reel size
As of July 2, 2026, the Instagram reel is 1080 by 1920 pixels (9:16). Below is the full spec, then a resizer already set to that size so you can export a perfectly fitted image.
InstagramReelLast verified July 2, 2026
Recommended size1080x1920 px
Aspect ratio9:16
Safe zone: Keep captions above the bottom ~35% so the description, audio and action buttons do not cover them.
Resize to 1080x1920 now
Preloaded to the Instagram reel size. Drop an image and download it ready to post. It never leaves your browser.
Drop an image, or click to browse
Preloaded to 1080 by 1920 for Instagram reel. Everything runs in your browser.
About the Instagram reel size
Instagram Reels are 1080 by 1920 pixels, full-screen 9:16 vertical video. Reels are where Instagram pushes the most reach right now, and the frame matches Stories and TikTok, so a single vertical master travels everywhere. The important difference is the overlay: the right-hand action buttons and the bottom caption block sit over your footage, so keep on-screen text and faces out of the bottom third and away from the right edge.
Quick tips
- 01Shoot and export 1080 by 1920; anything wider gets letterboxed or cropped.
- 02Keep captions and key visuals out of the bottom third where the UI sits.
- 03The Reel cover in your grid is cropped to portrait 1080 by 1350, so pick a cover that survives that crop.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Instagram Reel size?
1080 by 1920 pixels, a 9:16 vertical video. It matches the Story frame, so one vertical export works for both.
What size is Instagram video?
Reels and Stories are 1080 by 1920 (9:16). In-feed video posts follow the post ratios: 1080 by 1350 portrait, 1080 by 1080 square, or 1080 by 566 landscape.
What aspect ratio is a Instagram reel?
The Instagram reel uses a 9:16 aspect ratio at 1080 by 1920 pixels.
Related sizes
Instagram post (portrait)1080x1350Instagram story1080x1920Instagram profile picture320x320Instagram portrait post1080x1350Instagram carousel1080x1350Instagram feed ad image1440x1800
See all Instagram sizes, the full cheat sheet, or grab this spec from the JSON API.