Instagram image sizes and limits
Checked
Oct 9, 2026
Tallest feed photo
1080 × 1440 px
Square feed photo
1080 × 1080 px
Widest feed photo
1080 × 566 px
Photo through the publishing API
4:5 to 1.91:1, 8 MB max
Reel frame
1.91:1 to 9:16, at least 720 px
Reel cover photo
420 × 654 px
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Reel length
Up to 20 minutes
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Reel through the publishing API
3 s to 15 min, 300 MB
Story video through the API
3 to 60 seconds, 100 MB
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Carousel
Up to 20 photos and videos
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Caption
2,200 characters
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Hashtags per post
5
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Hashtags and mentions per comment
30 hashtags, 5 mentions
Specs by Beevi · always current
Sources and change log on the full sheet