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Why Do My Instagram Photos Look Cropped or Blurry?
Instagram has extremely strict aspect ratio and resolution rules. If you upload a photo that is too wide or too tall, Instagram's algorithm will forcibly crop it. If you upload a photo that is too large, Instagram will brutally compress it, making it look incredibly blurry and pixelated on your followers' feeds.
The Golden Dimensions for Instagram
- Square Posts (1:1 Ratio): Your image must be exactly 1080px by 1080px.
- Portrait Posts (4:5 Ratio): The best format for engagement. Dimensions must be exactly 1080px by 1350px.
- Stories and Reels (9:16 Ratio): Full vertical screen takeovers. Dimensions must be 1080px by 1920px.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I stop Instagram from cropping my photo?
Use our tool to select the "Portrait Post (4:5)" setting. This resizes your photo to perfectly fit the feed without auto-cropping.
Why do my Instagram stories look blurry?
You are likely uploading a low-resolution photo, or a massive raw file that is triggering heavy compression. Resize it to exactly 1080x1920 here first.