About the Instagram Story Resizer
Stories and Reels fill the whole phone screen at 1080×1920 pixels (9:16). This resizer crops your photo to that exact full-screen shape from the centre, so there are no black bars or awkward zooming when you post.
How to Use the Instagram Story Resizer
- Click the upload box and choose your file, or simply drag and drop it in.
- Adjust the available options to match what you need.
- Click the action button and let House of Convert do the work in seconds.
- Download your result instantly — no email, no account, no watermark.
Why Use the Instagram Story Resizer at House of Convert?
- Free forever — every tool on this site is free to use, with no hidden limits.
- Private by design — your file is processed for this request only and never stored on our servers.
- Fast — results are usually ready in a few seconds, even for larger files.
- No installation — works entirely in your browser, on desktop or mobile.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is an Instagram Story?
1080×1920 pixels, a 9:16 aspect ratio.
How do I resize a photo for Instagram Stories?
Upload it here and download the 1080×1920 version.
How do I avoid black bars on Stories?
Upload an image that’s exactly 9:16 — this tool crops your photo to fill that shape.
What size is an Instagram Reels cover?
Reels covers are also 1080×1920; keep key content in the central 1080×1350 area because the grid shows a cropped preview.
Will a landscape photo work?
It will be cropped heavily to fit portrait 9:16. A portrait photo gives a better result.
What is the Story safe zone?
Keep text and faces away from the top and bottom ~250 px, where the profile bar and reply box appear.
Is this the same size as TikTok and YouTube Shorts?
Yes, all use 1080×1920.
Does it reduce image quality?
No more than necessary — crop and resize keep the image sharp at 1080 px wide.
Does the Instagram Story Resizer work on iPhone and Android?
Yes, in any mobile browser.
Does the Instagram Story Resizer store my photos?
No, they’re deleted immediately after resizing.