Instagram Carousel Size and Specs 2026
Every upload spec at a glance, with sources.
Instagram Carousel 2026: aspect ratio 1.91:1, 1:1, 4:5, 3:4, recommended 1080x1440, files up to 8 MB, caption up to 2,200 characters, up to 5 hashtags.
All specs
| Aspect ratio | 1.91:1, 1:1, 4:5, 3:4 |
|---|---|
| Recommended resolution | 1080x1440 |
| Minimum resolution | 320 px width |
| Maximum file size | 8 MB |
| File types | JPEG, MP4, MOV |
| Caption limit | 2,200 characters |
| Visible before «more» | 125 characters |
| Hashtag limit | 5 |
Notes (from the sources, in English): Up to 20 photos and videos per carousel in the app (Graph API: 2 to 10 items). One orientation (square, portrait or landscape) applies to all items. One caption and location for the whole post. Videos in carousels are not Reels. Music cannot be added to carousels that contain videos. Image size and type limits are the Graph API image spec (8 MB JPEG).
Work out bitrate and file size with the file size calculator. Check caption length with the character counter.
Changes in 2025 and 2026
- January 2025: maximum Reels length raised from 90 seconds to 3 minutes, and the profile grid switched from squares to vertical rectangles.
- November 2025: Reels camera can record up to 20 minutes. Help Centre now states record and upload up to 20 minutes, but Reels over 3 minutes are not recommended to new audiences.
- December 2025: hashtags limited to 5 per post or reel (previously 30). Help Centre now says up to 5; the Graph API reference still says 30.
- Help Centre now lists supported photo aspect ratios as 1.91:1 to 3:4 (1080x1440 max); the Graph API still says 4:5 to 1.91:1. Change date not stated.
Sources
- Share a post with multiple photos or videos on Instagram (Instagram Help Centre) (official)
- Image resolution of photos you share on Instagram (Instagram Help Centre) (official)
- Use hashtags on Instagram (Instagram Help Centre) (official)
- IG User Media, Instagram Graph API reference (Meta for Developers) (official)
- Social media character counter (Sprout Social) (industry)
Checked: 2026-10-13. Confidence: mixed. All platforms in one table: social media video specs 2026
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FAQ
What size is a Instagram Carousel?
The recommended size is 1080x1440 with an aspect ratio of 1.91:1, 1:1, 4:5, 3:4.
What is the maximum file size for a Instagram Carousel?
Up to 8 MB.
How long can the caption of a Instagram Carousel be?
Up to 2,200 characters.
How many hashtags can a Instagram Carousel have?
Up to 5.