Overview

• Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced on May 29 that the platform now accepts photos in the native 3:4 ratio.
• Users can post 3:4 images without adding black bars or cropping, preserving the original framing.
• The update is rolling out to all users, though some may not see the change immediately after updating the app.
• Previously, vertical posts were limited to a 4:5 ratio, forcing workarounds for taller shots from phone cameras.
• The shift follows January’s move to rectangular profile grids and marks another step away from Instagram’s original square format.