Instagram Stories Specifications 2025
Complete guide to Instagram Stories dimensions, formats, and specifications for 2025. Create engaging Stories with the perfect size and format for maximum visibility.
Quick Specs
Dimensions & Resolution
Optimal full-screen story experience
Video Duration
Minimum: 1 seconds
Maximum: 60 seconds
Videos up to 60 seconds. Photos display for ~7 seconds. Stories expire after 24 hours
Important Notes
Instagram Stories are ephemeral content that disappears after 24 hours. They appear at the top of the Instagram app and provide a full-screen, immersive experience for viewers.
Optimization Tips
- ✓Leave space at top and bottom for UI elements (profile pic, message box)
- ✓Keep videos 5-15 seconds for optimal engagement (users drop off after 15 seconds)
- ✓Use stickers and interactive elements to boost engagement
- ✓Stories can be saved as Highlights for permanent profile display
- ✓Schedule Stories in advance with PostFast for consistent presence
- ✓Vertical content only - horizontal videos will be cropped
- ✓Add music from Instagram's library for better engagement
- ✓You can post up to 100 stories per day
Safe Zones
⚠️ Leave 14% (250px) at top and 20% (340px) at bottom for UI elements
stickers
highlights
Stories can be saved as permanent Highlights
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do Instagram Stories last?
Instagram Stories automatically disappear after 24 hours. However, you can save them as Highlights on your profile for permanent display.
Can I schedule Instagram Stories?
Yes! With PostFast, you can schedule Instagram Stories in advance, allowing you to maintain consistent visibility without the 24-hour rush.
What's the maximum video length for Stories?
Instagram Stories videos can be up to 60 seconds long. Longer videos are automatically trimmed to 60 seconds. Photos display for approximately 7 seconds each.
Should I use the same dimensions for photos and videos?
Yes, both photos and videos should use 1080×1920 pixels (9:16 aspect ratio) for optimal display in Instagram Stories.
Recent Updates
Instagram Stories videos support up to 60 seconds. Photos display for approximately 7 seconds
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