Instagram Updates 2025 — What Changed

1. New Profile Grid Layout

Instagram is rolling out a new 3:4 profile preview, so posts now appear taller instead of square.
This makes your profile look more vertical and more modern.

2. Updated Photo Aspect Ratios

Feed posts can still use 4:5 (1080×1350 px).
But Instagram now also accepts taller uploads like 1080×1440 px for some accounts.
You get more space in your vertical photos.

3. Reels & Stories Stay the Same

Reels and Stories remain 9:16.
The only change: some accounts see a 3:4 crop of their Reels in the profile grid.

4. Automatic Cropping in the Grid

No matter what size you upload, Instagram will crop the center of your image to fit the new 3:4 profile preview.
Keep important elements (faces, text, logos) away from the edges.

5. Higher Quality Images

Instagram is gradually improving resolution support — profile photos and uploads may appear sharper.
This aligns with modern smartphone cameras and vertical content.

6. Recommendations for Business Accounts

• Update your Canva templates to 4:5 or 3:4.

• Keep all important elements centered.

• Avoid text too close to the borders.

• After posting, always check how it looks in the grid.

• Use clean, vertical visuals that make your profile look professional.

7. Engagement Impact

The taller grid gives your profile a more dynamic and immersive look.
This can increase profile visits, saves, and overall engagement — if your content is optimized for the new layout.