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| Instagram Post Design Export Guide |
Instagram compression can ruin your designs, but the right export settings can keep them sharp and clear.
How Compression Works
- Instagram resizes anything wider than 1080px
- Compresses large or detailed images to save space
- Auto-converts colors to sRGB
- Slow Wi-Fi or Data Saver can trigger extra compression.
How To Tackle Compression
- Export at least 2x Instagram's recommended size
- Always use sRGB to help prevent O color shifts
- Upload using strong Wi-Fi
- Turn on 'Upload at highest quality' on Instagram settings
Instagram Settings
Select the three lines - media quality - upload at highest quality
Export Settings
- Resolution: 3840x4800px
- DPI: 300
- Color Mode: RGB, sRGB Profile
- File Format: PNG
PNG for graphic-heavy designs JPEG 80-90% for photos & gradients.
Slicing for multi-post layouts
Using 3840x4800px ensures high-resolution close-up cuts of your design, keeping each slice 2x Instagram's recommended size for maximum quality.