What ratio should I crop for Instagram?
Instagram supports multiple ratios: 1:1 (square), 4:5 (portrait, recommended for engagement), and 1.91:1 (landscape). Square 1:1 is the most classic format.
Should I crop to square or portrait for Instagram?
Portrait 4:5 takes up more screen space in the feed, leading to higher engagement. Square 1:1 is cleaner and works better for grids. Both are great choices.
Does Instagram crop my photos automatically?
Instagram auto-crops to supported ratios if your image doesn't match. Pre-cropping gives you control over exactly which part of the image is shown.
