Infographic: 7 tips for a successful Instagram photos

If you want to promote your account by sponsoring your publications, it is important to have beautiful photos. The commitment does not only depend on the price of Instagram advertising is investing, but the quality of targeting and content of the post sponsored.

Instagram photo sizes for 2022 and models

It is often said that there are only three things on which we can really count: death, taxes and the fact that the size of the photos for social networks changes overnight. Citizens of Instaland, we understood you ! Picmonkey found the solution. We have carefully studied all aspects of image sizes on Instagram – – Publications to stories through profile photos and everything else – to allow you to focus only on the aesthetics of your news feed.

In this article, you will discover many useful points, in particular:

1. Image formats currently supported on Instagram and their dimensions.
2. Dimensions for stories and IGTV covers.
3. How to create videos and stories with good dimensions to download them to Instagram.
4. How to crop and resize images for Instagram.
5. How to use intelligent resizing to create several versions of the same visual.
6. How to export your picmonkey images to the good dimensions for Instagram.
7. How to create Instagram posts with design models.
8. How to transfer your Instagram images to Picmonkey.
9. How to share images on Instagram directly from Picmonkey.

1. Up -to -date image formats and dimensions for Instagram

The table below presents the image formats and dimensions currently used on Instagram. Find all these pre-dimensioned formats in our model banking and retouch them according to your tastes. With a standard width of 1080 pixels, Instagram preserves the original size of your photo as long as its height is between 566 and 1350 pixels. If your photo measures less than 320 pixels wide, it will automatically be extended. If it measures more than 1080 pixels wide, it will, conversely, automatically narrowed. If your image is not square, as long as its dimensions enter the values ​​indicated in the table below, it will remain unchanged. In short, everything is the story of ratio!

Instagram image sizes 2022

Find the latest Instagram image sizes in the table below and remember that all our Instagram design models are pre-dimensioned for all your Instagramming needs

Social media image type	Dimensions in pixels
Instagram ad	1080 x 1080
Instagram Post	1080 x 1080 (1: 1 report)
Instagram Profile Photo	360 x 360
Instagram Landscape Photo	1080 x 566 (1.91: 1 report)
Instagram Portrait	1080 x 1350 (4: 5 report)
Instagram Story	1080 x 1920 (9:16 Report)
IGTV Cover Photo	420 x 654 (1: 1.55 report)
IGTV and Reel Video	1080 x 1920 px (9:16 report)

2. Dimensions of Instagram Highlight stories covers and IGTV covers and videos

Instagram is a social network that is continuously renewed, or rather that continuously offers new ways to express ourselves through our stories. Beyond the square images that we know (and love) all, the Stories and Highlights Instagram allow us to create a chronology of images and videos on our news feed. On Instagram TV or IGTV, the Instagram video sharing and broadcasting platform, users can download long videos in vertical format to present products, offer tutorials to their fans or give them an overview of decor. Since the videos downloaded on IGTV are in vertical format, do not forget that their form ratio must be between 4: 5 and 9:16. One last advice on videos: the form of form of video advertisements integrated into the news feed is identical to that of a photo (1: 1 for the square format, 1.9: 1 for the landscape format and 4: 5 for the portrait format), but the minimum resolution of the videos is 600 pixels.

You can create personalized covers (also called “icons”) for Instagram and IGTV Highlights Highlights. Consult the article Create personalized covers for Instagram Highlight with Picmonkey to discover the full tutorial. The steps described in the tutorial are the same as those to create IGTV coverage. When personalizing your cover, you can zoom in on the part of the image you want to see in the circle.

3. Create videos and video stories with good dimensions to download them on Instagram

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Choose a video for your post, advertising or Instagram story to bring movement and attract attention. Picmonkey models offer you a greater peace of mind: your files will be the right size and with the right relationship when you download them on Insta.

Discover all our design models for Instagram that you can customize with videos here:

• Instagram posts
• Instagram stories
• Instagram advertisements

Learn more about the use of video in your creations: Give your creations to life with video

4. How to resize Instagram photos with Picmonkey

Pro subscribers can use the intelligent resizing tool to create several versions of the same creation in seconds. The difference ? It’s like launching your washing machine’s program instead of washing your laundry by hand in a wash house. In other words, it is both much faster and much easier.

1. Once your creation has been downloaded in the software, click on Resizing intelligent in the superior toolbar.

2. In the left menu, enlarge the sections by clicking on the small chevron next to the label, then check the box corresponding to the desired size. You can also use the search area to find a size.

3. At the bottom of the menu, click resize to modify the image according to the new dimensions, or click Copy and resize if you do not want to modify the original image.

4. You have finished ! Consult your hub to discover all the new dimensions.

All the photos you have resized appear in Hub.

6. Rejection of Instagram photos with the Picmonkey mobile application

The Picmonkey mobile application also offers a great photo editing tool for Instagram. To get an image with the right dimensions, click Recadrer and scroll the options until you arrive at Instagram image dimensions. Make your choice from the different options, namely post, profile, landscape, portrait and stories. The images will be automatically cropped according to the dimensions you have selected. You can also choose which part of the image you want to highlight. If you are satisfied with the result, click on the checkout.

7. How to create Instagram posts with design models

We also have many models with good dimensions for Instagram stories, and many other things to discover in our Instagram model bank. If you want to receive step -by -step instructions to create your Instagram story, take a look at this page on our Instagram Story Creation tool. We also offer tools dedicated to other social networks, such as our youtube banner creator.

You are now ready to download your creation on Instagram !

8. Import your photos from Instagram

Seen can import your Instagram images directly into the Picmonkey editor ! Just connect to your Instagram account to start importing images. This new very practical function allows you to add images to a design, or to collect all your favorite photos on a collage.

9. How to share images on Instagram directly from Picmonkey

If you have a professional Instagram account (Business or Creatéur) and it is connected to a Facebook Business page, you can publish images directly on Instagram from the Picmonkey editor! Just create your design, click on Share In the superior toolbar and allow the connection between Picmonkey and Instagram. You will be invited to fill your legend for your image, then click on publishing! Note that you cannot Share it only with JPG files.

For more information on this feature, see: Share drawings directly on Instagram

Infographic: 7 tips for a successful Instagram photos

Instagram is a very interesting tool for professionals whose activity requires being visually enhanced. This is the case for clothing brands, travel agencies, decoration shops or restaurants. However, not everyone is a photographer.

Fortunately, a Bigshot Inbound infographic delivers you valuable advice for taking perfect photos to post on Instagram.

If you want to promote your account by sponsoring your publications, it is important to have beautiful photos. The commitment does not only depend on the price of Instagram advertising is investing, but the quality of targeting and content of the post sponsored.

Advice n ° 1: Apply the 1/3 rule

Your image will be more impactful if your subject is not the central point. Use the space strategically to enhance the subject of photography without it taking up the place. In fact, he must only occupy a third of the space. The remaining two thirds aim to enhance it.

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Advice n ° 2: Sift the light using filters

The intensity of the light can distort your subject and you risk losing your impact. Instagram filters make it possible to obtain a more natural and softer light. The more the brightness will be balanced, the more your photo will have the scope. Also remember to avoid counter-days !

Tip n ° 3: Make your photos as you want !

And if you let your creativity take precedence over reason ? Take positions in incongruous angles to get new views of your products or your subject. Your originality can bring you far, and above all surprise the expectations of your target.

Tip n ° 4: Take stock

For a quality photo, it is important to have a good development of your central subject. You can use the blur in the background provided that your main object is clear.
Also note that a high -resolution photo is a better choice for your creations.

Advice n ° 5: Take care of the background

As already mentioned above, the background is important, even if it appears blurry on the image. Ideally, favor the United funds to keep the visitor’s attention on the object you want to highlight, even if it is not at the center of the photo.

Advice n ° 6: Record your photo

Why necessarily take your photos in square format ? And if you take your photos in rectangular format then thanks to a clever reframing, you can have one or more versions of the same photo. You will only have to choose the one that seems to you most relevant … or post several.

Tip n ° 7: Use a pro device

Avoid using the smartphone, unless it offers a very important resolution. Prefer a digital camera at least 16 mpixel. There are many tools allowing you to program/publish shots from your computer, on your Instagram account.

Bonus to promote your Instagram photos

You have spent time on your shots, so it’s normal to want to garner a maximum of likes. You want to attract more customers to Instagram ? Here are 3 bonus tips to promote commitment to your photos:

• Optimize Description: Tell the story of your photo and add a call-to-action to encourage Internet users to get involved.
• Use hashtags: remember to add them to your description, without abusing them. Look for the most promising keywords on your market and add a dozen.
• Answer comments: you want Internet users to like and comment on your videos ? Remember to take care of subscribers who are posting comments. By answering them, you encourage others to leave their opinion.
• Using free photo editing software: for more advanced photographers, good retouching software is important to refine your photos to the smallest detail.

You have other tips for taking beautiful photos on Instagram ? Share them in comment !

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