# What Size is an Instagram Story?

> Instagram story updates are a superb way to keep your followers in the loop with what’s going on, with users able to post videos and snapshots of their day – as it’s happening or looking back in hindsight.

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- Author: Maya Enda
- Published: 2024-02-28T14:57:49+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-01T00:00:00+00:00

Instagram story updates are a superb way to keep your followers in the loop with what’s going on, with users able to post videos and snapshots of their day – as it’s happening or looking back in hindsight.

An Instagram story fills the screen . It is best presented in a vertical configuration so that users can rapidly make out your photo or footage as they scroll.

Here’s how to ensure your Instagram story always fits the screen with ease.

## Taking a Photo on Instagram

The best way to ensure that your story photo is the perfect size for Instagram is to use the in-app story camera. This captures the photo on your screen and transfers it directly to the story editing screen, filling the screen seamlessly.

## Creating an Image Off The App

If, that said, you choose to create your images and updates away from the app – for example using a design tool like Canva – then it’s essential to know the dimensions of an Instagram story.

An Instagram story is 1080px by 1920px, with an aspect ratio of 9:16.

Following these parameters will ensure that you create your story within a border of the right size, so that when you upload the image or video to Instagram, you don’t lose any of your design through cropping.