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Instagram Post Maker

Design a crisp 1080×1080 square Instagram post — bold text over a gradient or your own photo, free and right in your browser.

1080×1080

Platform & size

Text

Background

Export

Output 1080×1080px · Instagram post
Exact 1080×1080Square formatNo watermark PNG · JPG · WebP

By Utills.in Updated June 2026

The Instagram square

The classic Instagram feed post is a 1080×1080 square (1:1). It's the most reliable format because it shows fully in the grid and the feed without being cropped. Quote cards, announcements, tips, and promos all work beautifully as a clean square with a strong headline.

This maker sizes the canvas to 1080×1080 and previews it square, so your text and background land exactly where you place them. Want a vertical story instead? Switch the platform to Instagram story for the 1080×1920 size.

How to make an Instagram post

  1. It opens at 1080×1080. The square Instagram post size is preset and previewed 1:1.
  2. Add your text. Type a headline and a supporting line. Centre it for a classic quote-card look.
  3. Choose a background. Use a vivid gradient, a solid brand colour, or upload your own photo with an overlay.
  4. Download. Export as PNG or JPG at 1080×1080 and post it to your feed.

Square for feed, tall for stories

Use the 1080×1080 square for grid and feed posts. For full-screen stories and reels covers, switch to the Instagram story size (1080×1920) so nothing is cropped.

Instagram image specs at a glance

Recommended size
1080 × 1080 px
Aspect ratio
1:1 (square)
Best format
Export PNG for text/quote cards and JPG for photos; 1080 px on the long edge is the resolution Instagram serves, so there's no benefit going larger.

Instagram safe zones & tips

  • The square 1080 × 1080 post is the safest feed format because it shows in full in both the profile grid and the feed without being cropped.
  • For a full-screen story or a reel cover, switch the platform to Instagram story (1080 × 1920, 9:16) instead so nothing is cut off.
  • Keep headlines roughly centred; a centred quote-card layout reads cleanly at the small size posts appear in the feed.

More social image sizes

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Frequently asked questions

What size is an Instagram post?

A square feed post is 1080×1080 pixels (1:1). This maker uses that exact size.

How do I make an Instagram story?

Switch the platform to Instagram story for the vertical 1080×1920 (9:16) full-screen size.

Can I add my own photo?

Yes — choose the Photo background, upload it, and darken it so the text stays readable.

Where is my image processed?

The image is drawn in your browser, so the file is created on your own device. How any data associated with the tool is handled is described in our privacy policy.

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