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You’ve probably noticed on Instagram that the traditional profile grid has shifted from square images to portrait images. It doesn’t matter why or how you use Instagram – this change affected all Instagram profiles. This has caused chaos for users on Instagram. Not only does this change impact the current posts on a profile but it also affects future posts. Many business owners, creators and digital marketing professionals have worked hard to establish beautiful social media posts and curated aesthetic feeds based on the original square grid design.
Many businesses and creators plan their social media posts and will now have to make adjustments to their planned content calendar to ensure the new content aligns with the updated Instagram grid style. Updating the dimensions to adhere to Instagram’s new grid size is especially applicable for users who share graphics and more text-based content. If the image is not the appropriate size, you risk cropping the text out of view of the image in the profile grid. Although this change is unfortunate, there is no need to panic because we found a simple fix that can help ensure your upcoming Instagram posts work with Instagram’s new grid layout.
Whether you are working with images or graphic templates, this tip can ensure your content calendar is updated with content that will look beautiful on your Instagram profile grid.
Instagram’s switch from a square-based profile grid to a portrait-oriented one has implications for how content is displayed. Previously, users carefully crafted their content strategy around the 1:1 square format, ensuring each post complemented the adjacent posts. With this change, posts designed to fit within a square may now appear awkwardly cropped or misaligned.
Posting aesthetic and on-brand posts on Instagram is key to maintaining an attractive and professional profile for brands, influencers and businesses. With the recent Instagram update, users have limited control over how their previous posts appear, with the only option being to manually edit posts within the Instagram profile feed to resize and add a black or white border to make existing posts fit the new portrait size.
Fortunately, with a few simple adjustments, you can be sure your future content looks stunning with the new Instagram grid size. One of the best tools for this is Canva, which offers an easy way to resize images and templates to fit the new grid format.
Are you wondering how to use your current social media templates with the new layout? Have no fear! We got you.
You can browse various options for sizing your templates. Then, click on Social media to find the new Instagram Post (4:5) dimensions. Canva will automatically generate a copy of your templates. Not finding what you’re looking for? You can click Custom size and enter the specific dimensions you desire.
By following these steps, you can ensure that your upcoming content is cohesive on your Instagram profile.
If you’re working with standalone images rather than templates, Canva makes it easy to adjust those as well.
Then, click on Social media to find the new Instagram Post (4:5) dimensions. Canva will automatically generate a blank 4:5 canvas for you to add your images. Not finding what you’re looking for? You can click Custom size and enter the specific dimensions that you desire.
By using Canva’s resizing tool, your photos will appear correctly in Instagram’s updated layout without awkward cropping or misalignment.
While Instagram’s shift from a square grid to a portrait grid may have disrupted your carefully curated feed, it’s nothing that can’t be improved upon. Using Canva, you can quickly and easily resize your existing content to fit the new format, ensuring your profile remains polished and professional.
If you’re busy running your business, leave the social media grid updates to the experts at Odd Dog Media. Our team is happy to help elevate your Instagram feed – ensuring that your organic social media is cohesive and on-brand. Learn more about our social media management or blueprint services today.
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