Using the right size keeps your stories crisp and readable.
Recommended size
- 1080 × 1920 pixels
- Aspect ratio 9:16
Safe zones
Keep text and key visuals away from the top and bottom (roughly 250 pixels each) where profile info and reply bars appear.
File formats
- Images: JPG or PNG
- Videos: MP4 or MOV, under 60 seconds per clip (longer videos are split)
Tips for sharp stories
- Export at full resolution
- Avoid heavy compression apps
- Turn on high-quality uploads in Settings → Data usage and media quality
Other sizes to know
- Reels: 1080 × 1920 (9:16)
- Feed portrait: 1080 × 1350 (4:5)
- Square: 1080 × 1080
Templates save time
Create branded story templates in Canva. See story templates.
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