What's the best image size for Instagram?

Instagram recommends 1080x1080 for square posts, 1080x1350 for portrait, and 1080x566 for landscape. Compress your image after resizing to the correct dimensions for best results.

Does Instagram compress my images further?

Yes, Instagram applies its own compression. By uploading an already-optimized image at the right dimensions, you minimize Instagram's re-compression and maintain better quality.

What format should I use for Instagram?

JPG is best for photos. Instagram accepts JPG and PNG but converts everything to JPG internally. Starting with JPG avoids unnecessary quality loss from format conversion.

How do I compress DSLR photos for Instagram without losing quality?

DSLR photos are typically 20-40MB raw files. First resize to 1080px on the longest side, then compress to around 500KB. This produces images that look sharp on Instagram feeds while avoiding extra re-compression by the platform.

Why do my Instagram photos look blurry after uploading?

Instagram aggressively compresses large files. Upload images at exactly the recommended dimensions (1080px wide) and under 1MB. Pre-compressing prevents Instagram from applying heavy compression that causes visible blur and artifacts.

What is the maximum file size Instagram allows?

Instagram accepts photos up to 30MB but will heavily compress anything over a few MB. For the best quality, keep your images between 500KB and 1MB at the correct dimensions. Our tool is pre-configured with these targets.

Compress Image for Instagram

Optimize images for Instagram with the perfect balance of quality and file size. Pre-configured to produce images that look great on feeds and stories.

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Supports JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF

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Other Compression Targets

to 100KB

Target: to 100KB

to 200KB

Target: to 200KB

to 500KB

Target: to 500KB

to 2MB

Target: to 2MB

JPG/JPEG Image

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PNG Image

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for Email Attachment

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for Website

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WebP Image

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for Discord

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for Passport Application

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GIF Image

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to 5KB

Target: to 5KB

to 40KB

Target: to 40KB

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