Instagram Has Implemented New Post Sizes in the Grid in 2025 – A Rundown of the Changes

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Instagram Has Implemented New Post Sizes in the Grid in 2025 – A Rundown of the Changes

Instagram's 2025 grid layout update changed post sizes from square to rectangular, making them longer. Here's a breakdown of the new sizes.

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The real reason why Instagram's iconic square grid is shifting to rectangles

We've had the Instagram square grid since the app was created in 2010 and is considered to be a signature feature, so why the big change?Speaking about the news, Instagram boss, Adam Mosseri, explained the decision behind the latest update is down to the fact that the "vast majority of what is uploaded to Instagram today is vertical".

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A number of netizens complained about the change in upload format on Instagram which is now 4:5. This change affects the appearance of photos on users' profiles and feeds because it becomes messy.

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If you are a recurring user of the Instagram social network, you probably noticed the change that the app made over the last few hours. Recently, the platform implemented a function that completely modified the feed of each person’s accounts. Until a few hours ago, when people entered the feed of an account, the various miniature posts appeared as a grid. That was modified with a change of format, so today the posts can be seen in vertical (4:5)…

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Instagram Ditches Square Grid, Embraces Vertical Format in TikTok-Style Shift - Innovation Village | Technology, Product Reviews, Business

Instagram has officially rolled out a significant change to its platform: the iconic square grid format is no more. The social media giant has transitioned to a new, taller grid preview that prioritises vertical content, reflecting the growing dominance of video and mobile-first content consumption. This shift has been in the works for some time. Instagram head Adam Mosseri previously announced the change, stating, “We started with the tall grid…

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After an update, the layouts for Instagram profiles are no longer square. Many users mourn the loss of their curated image grids, but the change is also symptomatic of a pervasive feeling of powerlessness