Design for vertical viewing
A 9:16 frame is tall. Move the subject higher than center if lower stickers, captions or link elements will be added later.
Instagram Story size
Instagram Story size: 1080x1920 pixels
A 1080x1920 image gives you a full vertical 9:16 Story canvas. Use it for announcements, launches and mobile-first visuals that should fill the screen.
Instagram Story size
Prepare a full-screen Story
Avoid tiny desktop text
Story images are usually read on phones. Export at 1080px wide, but use large type and simple layouts.
Use resize for exact pixels
Resize is best when your artwork is already 9:16. If the source is wide, crop first so the important area is not squeezed.
FAQ
Instagram Story size FAQ
Why use 1080x1920 for Stories?
It is the common full-screen 9:16 recommendation for Story artwork and gives enough resolution for modern phones.
Should I lock aspect ratio?
For an exact Story export, use the preset dimensions with the lock off. If preserving the whole source matters more, resize one side and crop afterward.