Getting dimensions right is the first step to professional-looking stories. Here's everything you need to know about Instagram Story sizes.
The Perfect Dimensions
- Resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels
- Aspect Ratio: 9:16
- Max File Size: 30MB for images, 250MB for videos
- Video Length: Up to 60 seconds per story segment
- Image Formats: JPG, PNG (PNG recommended for text-heavy stories)
- Video Formats: MP4, MOV
Safe Zones
Not all of the 1080x1920 canvas is visible to viewers. The top and bottom are partially covered by the username bar and reply bar.
- Top safe area: Keep important elements at least 250px from the top
- Bottom safe area: Keep important elements at least 250px from the bottom
- Side margins: Leave at least 50px on each side
Tips for Different Content Types
- Full-bleed photos: Crop to 9:16 before importing
- Text stories: Keep text centered in the middle 60% of the canvas
- Videos: Shoot vertically for best results
All ArtStory templates are pre-sized to 1080x1920 with built-in safe zones, so you never have to worry about content being cut off.