Crop Image for Instagram
Instagram keeps changing its image sizes — we don't. Pick a preset, drag the crop area, download in seconds.
Files never leave your device — 100% browser-based.
Drop an image to start cropping
Free, no sign-up. Everything happens locally in your browser.
When to use this tool
- You're posting to the Instagram feed (square or 4:5 portrait).
- You're publishing a Story or Reel (9:16 vertical).
- You want your photos to display in full without Instagram auto-cropping them.
Best for
- Feed posts
- Carousel posts
- Stories
- Reels covers
Quality & file size notes
- • Square (1080×1080) and portrait (1080×1350) are the two most-engaged feed sizes.
- • Stories and Reels use 1080×1920 (9:16). Keep important content inside the safe area away from top/bottom UI.
Things to watch out for
- — Instagram compresses uploads — start from a sharp, high-quality crop and let Instagram do its thing.
- — Avoid going wider than 1080 px — Instagram won't display extra pixels and oversized files just upload slower.
Not sure which format to choose?
Compare JPG, PNG, WEBP, AVIF, HEIC, GIF, SVG, BMP, TIFF and PDF side-by-side with use cases and trade-offs.
Read the image format guide →More questions about this tool
What's the best Instagram post size?+
1080×1350 (4:5 portrait) takes up the most space in the feed and gets the highest engagement. Square 1080×1080 is the safest classic option.
Why does Instagram crop my photos?+
Because your image doesn't match a supported aspect ratio. Cropping to one of the presets here guarantees your photo appears exactly as you intend.
Story vs Reel — same dimensions?+
Yes, both use 1080×1920 (9:16). Reels just allow longer video and have different placement of the UI overlay.
Why use this tool?
Built for speed, privacy and simplicity. No accounts, no installs, no watermarks.
Runs 100% in your browser — files never leave your device
Pixel-accurate crops with live preview, zoom and rotation
Export to JPG, PNG or WEBP with the exact dimensions you need
How it works
Three simple steps. Everything happens in your browser.
Drop or select an image
Drag the crop area, or pick an aspect-ratio / social preset
Click Download to save the cropped image
Related crop tools
Keep going — pair this with another quick tool.
Then compress it
Or change format
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about how this tool works.
Are my images uploaded anywhere?
No. Cropping runs entirely in your browser with the Canvas API. Your photos never leave your device.
Is the cropper free?
Yes — free, unlimited, no account, no watermarks.
Are the social presets up to date?
Yes — Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, X (Twitter), LinkedIn and WhatsApp dimensions are kept current.
Which aspect ratios are supported?
Free crop plus 1:1, 4:5, 16:9, 9:16, 3:2, 4:3 — and every popular social-media size as a preset.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes — drag handles use touch / pointer events so it works on phones, tablets and desktops.
Will cropping reduce quality?
No. The crop is a pixel-accurate cut from the original — quality is preserved.