Crop an Image for Instagram

Start with a square post crop, then switch to portrait or story framing and keep the important content inside the preview.

1:1 square4:5 portrait9:16 story

One photo, several Instagram shapes

The square preset starts at 1:1. You can switch to 4:5 for a taller feed image or 9:16 for vertical story framing without guessing the ratio.

Cropping removes the edges outside the selected frame. It does not automatically resize every result to Instagram's recommended pixel width.

1
Add your photo
Choose a supported image from your device.
2
Choose the placement
Select square, portrait, or story framing and reposition the crop.
3
Check and download
Review faces, text, and edges before processing and saving the image.

Can I make an Instagram Story image?

Yes. Switch from the square preset to the 9:16 story preset and adjust the frame.

Does this resize the image to 1080 pixels wide?

No. This scenario sets the crop ratio. Use the resize tool afterward when you need exact pixel dimensions.