Feed and grid views differ
An Instagram post can appear in the feed, a rectangular profile grid, and other previews. Those views may emphasize different parts of the same image. For vertical posts, see the Instagram story crop preview guide.
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Instagram post crop guide
Check Instagram post framing, mobile feed visibility, and profile-grid presentation before posting.
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What this checks
- Post shape
- Feed crop
- Profile-grid preview
Center important details
Text, products, and faces are safest near the center. Edge-heavy layouts are more likely to feel unbalanced when the image appears in different previews.
Check before posting
Use a pre-upload check to confirm the image shape, minimum size, file type, and whether the main subject stays visible in a smaller preview.