Guide
Digital Art Canvas Sizes for Instagram
The right canvas size protects your artwork from aggressive cropping and quality loss. This guide gives practical dimensions for every major Instagram format in 2026.
Best Instagram canvas presets
| Format | Recommended Size | Aspect Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Square | 1080 x 1080 | 1:1 |
| Feed Portrait | 1080 x 1350 | 4:5 |
| Story / Reel | 1080 x 1920 | 9:16 |
| Carousel | 1080 x 1080 or 1080 x 1350 | 1:1 or 4:5 |
Workflow tips for digital artists
- Design at 2x size (2160 x 2700) for high-detail source files, then export down.
- Keep key subjects away from the top and bottom edges in 9:16 formats.
- Export in sRGB to minimize color shifts on mobile devices.
- Use PNG for line art and JPG for photo-like textures.
Related tools
Use the aspect ratio calculator, image size converter, and social media size guide to prep final exports.