Instagram has announced support for 3:4 aspect ratio photos, which represents the native format for most phone cameras on the platform.
Enhanced Image Display
The new feature ensures that images created in 3:4 format will be presented accurately in-stream, rather than being stretched to fit Instagram's previous formatting requirements. This change provides a more direct and accurate translation of original images as they were captured.
Feature Compatibility
The 3:4 aspect ratio support works with both single-photo posts and carousels, giving users flexibility across different post types. Users can continue to share photos in the previously supported formats, including 1:1 (square) and 4:5 aspect ratio photos.
Benefits for Users
The update addresses a long-standing limitation where images had to be cropped or adjusted to fit Instagram's format requirements. Now, photos shot in the standard phone camera format will appear exactly as captured, eliminating the need for manual adjustments or cropping that could compromise image quality or composition.
This enhancement provides users with more flexibility for their posts going forward, allowing them to maintain the original framing and composition of their photographs when sharing on the platform.
