Frequently asked questions
Why does my photo look different after the platform crops it?
Platforms force every image into fixed shapes. If your photo's shape differs, something has to give — usually the edges. Resizing to the platform's exact shape first means the crop you get is the crop you chose.
Which Instagram size should I use?
Portrait (1080 × 1350) takes the most vertical space in the feed and is the current favourite for photos. Square (1080 × 1080) is the classic safe choice. Stories and reels covers use 1080 × 1920 — keep important details away from the very top and bottom.
Fill or fit — which is better?
Fill (cover) suits photographs, because a small crop is invisible. Fit (contain) suits graphics, certificates, screenshots and anything where cutting an edge would remove information — you trade empty bars for losing nothing.
Will the resized image upload faster?
Yes. A right-sized image is a fraction of a full phone photo's file size, so it uploads quicker, uses less of your data, and the platform's own compression has less work to do — which usually means a cleaner final result.