Instagram users

Resize and Optimize Images for Instagram in Bulk

Instagram compresses images on upload — starting with properly sized, sharp images reduces visible compression artifacts. Use PixelForge to batch-resize, sharpen, and compress your posts, reels covers, and story images before uploading.

Common Instagram image workflows

  • Resize square posts to 1080×1080px for maximum feed resolution
  • Resize portrait posts to 1080×1350px (4:5 ratio) for more feed real estate
  • Resize landscape posts to 1080×566px (1.91:1 ratio)
  • Sharpen images before upload to counteract Instagram's recompression
  • Compress images while preserving quality so Instagram has less to discard

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