# Instagram Reel size and post image requirements (2026) Instagram's official limits for Instagram feed images, Instagram Reels, and Instagram Story videos, checked 2026-10-21, plus a free checker for your file. Last checked against each network's documentation on 2026-10-21. Check a file in your browser at https://usepostify.com/tools/instagram-reel-size (nothing is uploaded). ## Limits ### Instagram feed image - JPEG only. Extended JPEG formats such as MPO and JPS are not supported. Source: [Meta for Developers: Instagram Graph API, IG User Media reference](https://developers.facebook.com/docs/instagram-platform/instagram-graph-api/reference/ig-user/media), checked 2026-10-21. - At most 8 MB. Source: [Meta for Developers: Instagram Graph API, IG User Media reference](https://developers.facebook.com/docs/instagram-platform/instagram-graph-api/reference/ig-user/media), checked 2026-10-21. - Aspect ratio between 4:5 (portrait) and 1.91:1 (landscape). Source: [Meta for Developers: Instagram Graph API, IG User Media reference](https://developers.facebook.com/docs/instagram-platform/instagram-graph-api/reference/ig-user/media), checked 2026-10-21. - 320 to 1440 pixels wide; anything outside is scaled to fit. (warning, not a refusal) Source: [Meta for Developers: Instagram Graph API, IG User Media reference](https://developers.facebook.com/docs/instagram-platform/instagram-graph-api/reference/ig-user/media), checked 2026-10-21. ### Instagram Reel - MOV or MP4, with the moov atom at the front of the file and no edit lists. Source: [Meta for Developers: Instagram Graph API, IG User Media reference](https://developers.facebook.com/docs/instagram-platform/instagram-graph-api/reference/ig-user/media), checked 2026-10-21. - At most 300 MB. Source: [Meta for Developers: Instagram Graph API, IG User Media reference](https://developers.facebook.com/docs/instagram-platform/instagram-graph-api/reference/ig-user/media), checked 2026-10-21. - Between 3 seconds and 15 minutes. Source: [Meta for Developers: Instagram Graph API, IG User Media reference](https://developers.facebook.com/docs/instagram-platform/instagram-graph-api/reference/ig-user/media), checked 2026-10-21. - At most 1920 pixels wide. Source: [Meta for Developers: Instagram Graph API, IG User Media reference](https://developers.facebook.com/docs/instagram-platform/instagram-graph-api/reference/ig-user/media), checked 2026-10-21. - Aspect ratio between 0.01:1 and 10:1; 9:16 is recommended to avoid cropping or blank space. Source: [Meta for Developers: Instagram Graph API, IG User Media reference](https://developers.facebook.com/docs/instagram-platform/instagram-graph-api/reference/ig-user/media), checked 2026-10-21. - Between 23 and 60 frames per second. Source: [Meta for Developers: Instagram Graph API, IG User Media reference](https://developers.facebook.com/docs/instagram-platform/instagram-graph-api/reference/ig-user/media), checked 2026-10-21. - HEVC or H.264, progressive scan, closed GOP, 4:2:0; variable bitrate up to 25 Mbps; AAC audio at up to 48 kHz. (not readable in a browser) Source: [Meta for Developers: Instagram Graph API, IG User Media reference](https://developers.facebook.com/docs/instagram-platform/instagram-graph-api/reference/ig-user/media), checked 2026-10-21. ### Instagram Story video - MOV or MP4, same encoding as Reels. Source: [Meta for Developers: Instagram Graph API, IG User Media reference](https://developers.facebook.com/docs/instagram-platform/instagram-graph-api/reference/ig-user/media), checked 2026-10-21. - At most 100 MB. Source: [Meta for Developers: Instagram Graph API, IG User Media reference](https://developers.facebook.com/docs/instagram-platform/instagram-graph-api/reference/ig-user/media), checked 2026-10-21. - Between 3 and 60 seconds. Source: [Meta for Developers: Instagram Graph API, IG User Media reference](https://developers.facebook.com/docs/instagram-platform/instagram-graph-api/reference/ig-user/media), checked 2026-10-21. - Aspect ratio between 0.1:1 and 10:1; 9:16 is recommended. Source: [Meta for Developers: Instagram Graph API, IG User Media reference](https://developers.facebook.com/docs/instagram-platform/instagram-graph-api/reference/ig-user/media), checked 2026-10-21. - Between 23 and 60 frames per second. Source: [Meta for Developers: Instagram Graph API, IG User Media reference](https://developers.facebook.com/docs/instagram-platform/instagram-graph-api/reference/ig-user/media), checked 2026-10-21. ## Questions ### What is the maximum file size for an Instagram feed image? At most 8 MB. Instagram states: "At most 8 MB." Source: Meta for Developers: Instagram Graph API, IG User Media reference, checked 2026-10-21. ### What file types does Instagram accept for an Instagram feed image? JPEG. Instagram states: "JPEG only. Extended JPEG formats such as MPO and JPS are not supported." Source: Meta for Developers: Instagram Graph API, IG User Media reference, checked 2026-10-21. ### How long can an Instagram Reel be? Between 3 s and 15 min. Instagram states: "Between 3 seconds and 15 minutes." Source: Meta for Developers: Instagram Graph API, IG User Media reference, checked 2026-10-21. ### What is the maximum file size for an Instagram Reel? At most 300 MB. Instagram states: "At most 300 MB." Source: Meta for Developers: Instagram Graph API, IG User Media reference, checked 2026-10-21. ### What file types does Instagram accept for an Instagram Reel? MP4 or MOV. Instagram states: "MOV or MP4, with the moov atom at the front of the file and no edit lists." Source: Meta for Developers: Instagram Graph API, IG User Media reference, checked 2026-10-21. ## Run it from code ```bash curl -s "https://usepostify.com/api/tools/validate-media?type=video/mp4&bytes=48000000&width=1080&height=1920&duration=42" ``` Other networks: [Instagram](https://usepostify.com/tools/instagram-reel-size), [TikTok](https://usepostify.com/tools/tiktok-video-requirements), [YouTube](https://usepostify.com/tools/youtube-shorts-size), [LinkedIn](https://usepostify.com/tools/linkedin-video-requirements), [Facebook](https://usepostify.com/tools/facebook-reel-size), [Bluesky](https://usepostify.com/tools/bluesky-video-requirements), [Pinterest](https://usepostify.com/tools/pinterest-pin-size).