Knowledge of some technical nuances is necessary for successful promotion of an account. One of them is increasing the size of photos on Instagram. The most optimal image size is 29×29 cm, if you convert pixels to centimeters. A couple of years ago, the standard size was much smaller. Since then, screens have become larger and demands for video content quality have also increased. Developers have provided the ability to enlarge images on Instagram.
How to increase the size of a photo on Instagram on a phone
Not long ago, social networks did not have a built-in zoom function. It was impossible to view profile posts in more detail from any device. Later, Apple owners were given the ability to zoom in on images, just like in a graphics editor. You simply need to spread the image with your fingers. The snapshot will return to its original state as soon as you remove your fingers.
To fix the scaling, the image needs to be uploaded to the phone’s memory, given the desired size using the “Photos” or “Gallery” applications, and posted on social media.
Do not hesitate to spend time “perfecting” your video or image. Even one high-quality visual content can increase visits and page ratings.
On Android
To enlarge a photo on Instagram on Android, you will need the “Zoom for Instagram” app:
- Open the Play Store.
- Find and install Zoom for Instagram.
- Open the desired frame in Instagram, and then click on the three dots in the upper right corner.
- Select “copy link”.
- The link goes to the clipboard and Zoom for Instagram starts simultaneously.
- Double-tap the image – the picture will enlarge.
On iPhone
You can enlarge a photo published on an iPhone in the native iOS service:
- Go to the “Settings” app;
- Select “General”;
- Select “Accessibility”;
- Toggle on “Zoom”.
That’s it, the photo zoom function on the iPhone is now activated. To zoom in further, simply use your fingers. Pressing three fingers simultaneously will zoom in on the photo. Once you have zoomed in, you can continue to adjust the scale. To examine small details in the photo, you need to tap on the image again. On the second tap, hold your fingers and move them upwards.
After examining the image in detail, you can double tap again and the frame will return to its original enlarged size.
How to increase the size of a photo on Instagram on a computer
No additional functions are needed to zoom in on a computer image. You need to open your profile on the official Instagram website.
After logging in, find the desired photo and click on it. Use the Ctrl key and scroll the mouse wheel forward to the desired size. To return to the original scale, use the Ctrl+0 combination.
This scaling is a digital version of the usual zoom. It allows you to improve the quality of the image. When zooming in, the pixels of the image become not only larger, but also clearer.
If this effect is not needed, you can enlarge the image in the album on your computer and then post it in your story or feed.
Why does Instagram increase the size of photos in stories?
By popularity, Instagram stories confidently surpass page posts. Profile owners would really like their followers to see the picture in the story correctly, without being cropped. Instagram recommends a minimum post size for stories – 600×1067 pixels. That is, the proportion of the minimum resolution of the photos is 9:16. Most phone screens are close to this format. Most, but not all.
Instagram posts are scaled and stretched to fill the entire screen. For example, on a tablet, the image size in relation to the screen is approximately 3:4. When a user uploads a photo from a tablet, the social network enlarges it and subscribers see a cropped post.
To avoid this situation, you can set the 9:16 format in the gadget’s camera. If you want your followers to see the picture with a different resolution more correctly, you can:
- Create an image of 1080×1920 in any text editor;
- Insert a screenshot of the photo strictly in the center;
- Place the result in the story.
The Desygner app is perfect for this task.
To avoid text or sticker cropping in a post, it should be placed in the visible part of the photo, not in the empty spaces.
The ability to zoom in on photos in Instagram appeared after 6 years of active social network use. Developers have given this ability for videos as well. Users can now admire not only the overall background of the photo, but also examine the details of the pictures or videos.
Recently, a new feature has appeared, and the capabilities of modern cameras already exceed the limit of the frame width of 1080 pixels allowed on Instagram. Developers face the task of increasing the size of photos on Instagram beyond the currently maximum allowed size.