Instagram Highlight Cover Size
Upload Instagram highlight covers at 1080×1920 px (9:16), the same frame as a Story. Instagram crops the center to a small circle about 161×161 px on your profile, so put your icon or logo dead center.
| Placement | Pixels | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upload (recommended) — 9:16 Same frame as a Story |
1080×1920 | 9:16 | |
| Display (circle) Center circle crop on profile |
~161×161 | 1:1 | |
| Safe zone (center) Keep the icon centered |
~161 px circle | — |
Upload a 1080×1920 Story frame
Highlight covers use the full 1080×1920 (9:16) Story frame, but Instagram only shows a circle about 161×161 px cut from the center. Place your icon or logo in the middle with plenty of padding.
Make a consistent set
For a clean profile, use the same background color and a simple centered icon for every highlight. Thin line icons read best at the small circle size.
Format
Save as JPG or PNG. If you set the cover from an existing Story, you can reposition it, but you can't zoom much, so design it centered.
FAQ
What size is an Instagram highlight cover in 2026?
Upload 1080×1920 px (9:16). Instagram crops a center circle about 161×161 px for the profile display.
Why is my highlight cover cropped?
Only a small center circle (~161 px) is shown. Center your icon in the 1080×1920 frame with padding.
How do I make highlight covers match?
Use the same background color and a simple centered icon at 1080×1920 for every cover.