SVG vs PNG for Instagram Stories
Why Stories need raster uploads at 1080x1920 and how SVG helps design them.
Stories Format Requirements
Instagram Stories require a raster PNG or JPG at 1080x1920 (9:16). Design your story's text, stickers, and logo elements in SVG for crisp results, then export at this exact vertical resolution.
- Stories need PNG/JPG, not SVG, at 1080x1920
- Design crisp logos and text in SVG first
- Export at the full 9:16 vertical resolution
Why Vector-First Design Helps
Since Stories often include small text and brand elements viewed on a phone screen, starting from crisp SVG-designed graphics avoids the blur that comes from upscaling lower-resolution raster sources.
- Avoids blur from upscaling low-res raster sources
- Crisp text matters at small mobile viewing size
- Flatten to PNG only as the final export step
Frequently Asked Questions
What resolution should an Instagram Story image be?
1080x1920 pixels (9:16 vertical aspect ratio) is Instagram's recommended Story resolution for the sharpest display.
Can I post an SVG file as an Instagram Story?
No — Instagram only accepts raster uploads for Stories; design in SVG, then export a PNG/JPG at the correct vertical resolution.
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