If your posts have ever felt like they just didn’t have enough room to breathe — good news. Instagram’s newest update gives you more space to shine.

As of late 2025, Instagram now supports 1080 x 1440 pixel (3:4 aspect ratio) posts for both single images and carousels. That’s slightly taller than the previous 1080 x 1350 limit, and the change means your content now takes up more vertical space in the feed — increasing visibility and engagement potential.

Here’s what you need to know:

The New Specs

• Optimal Size: 1080 (width) x 1440 (height) pixels
  
• Aspect Ratio: 3:4 vertical format
  
• Grid Display: Profile grids will still crop to 4:5 (1080 x 1350), so keep your key visuals or text centered.
  

Why It Matters

This taller format allows your posts to occupy more screen real estate, which means your audience is more likely to pause, read, and engage. It’s particularly useful for:

• Portrait photography
  
• Text-based carousels
  
• Branded graphics or infographics
  

How to Use It

If you’re creating content in Canva or Adobe, just adjust your canvas size to 1080 x 1440 to start designing with the new dimensions.

While it might seem like a small update, this shift is part of a larger move toward more immersive, vertical first content that fits how people actually scroll.

It’s another reminder that in social media small tweaks often lead to big results.

Want help updating your templates or planning content that fits this new format? Reach out! I’d love to help you simplify your visuals and make your posts stand out.