Instagram Reel Size: 1080×1920px (9:16)
The correct Instagram Reel size is 1080×1920 pixels at a 9:16 aspect ratio. Use the spec guide and free resize tool below to get your Reel cover photo or thumbnail pixel-perfect before uploading.
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Instagram Reel Specifications
Recommended size
1080 × 1920 px
Aspect ratio
9:16 (vertical)
Max file size (video)
4 GB
Frame rate
30–60 FPS
Max duration
3 minutes
Cover photo size
1080 × 1920 px
Safe Zone Guide
The green dashed box is the safe zone (1080×1420px). Instagram's UI overlays (captions, music, icons) cover the top and bottom of the screen — keep your key content inside the safe zone.
Resize Your Cover Photo to Reel Size
Pre-set to 1080×1920 px. Upload, resize, and download your Reel cover photo — free, no watermark.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the correct Instagram Reel size?
The recommended Instagram Reel size is 1080×1920 pixels with a 9:16 aspect ratio. This fills the full vertical screen on mobile. Reels can also be uploaded at other aspect ratios between 1.91:1 and 9:16, but 9:16 gets the best placement and engagement.
What is the Instagram Reel safe zone?
The safe zone for Instagram Reels is approximately 1080×1420 pixels — the center of the frame. Instagram's UI overlays (captions at the bottom, audio info, like/share buttons) cover the top and bottom of the screen. Keep faces, text, and important visuals within the safe zone.
What size should an Instagram Reel cover photo be?
Instagram Reel cover photos should be 1080×1920 pixels (9:16 ratio) to fill the screen. On your profile grid, the cover will be cropped to a 1:1 square from the center — so keep the subject centered if grid appearance matters.
What aspect ratio is Instagram Reels?
Instagram Reels use a 9:16 aspect ratio — 1080 pixels wide and 1920 pixels tall. This is the same ratio as TikTok videos and YouTube Shorts, so you can repurpose vertical video across all three platforms.
Can I use a 4:5 image for Instagram Reels?
Instagram accepts Reels between 1.91:1 and 9:16 aspect ratio. A 4:5 (1080×1350) image will work but will show with black bars on the sides in the Reels feed. For best results, use 9:16 (1080×1920).
How do I resize an image to Instagram Reel size for free?
Use the tool on this page. It is pre-set to 1080×1920 px. Upload your image, click Resize, and download. Everything runs in your browser — no file is sent to any server and there is no watermark.