A big update from the most popular social media platform, Instagram. If you love posting pictures, this is some news on the good side. Instagram now supports photos with a 3:4 aspect ratio. This means that when users upload a photo with the above ratio, it will appear in the same way it was shot, without cropping it up. This was announced by Instagram head Adam Mosseri in his Instagram Thread post. The update marks a significant shift from the traditional square-only image format to vertical, which has been the standard since its inception.
A Look at The Beginning!
Earlier, Instagram supported a 4:5 aspect ratio for vertical photos, which often made users either crop the image or add a border to look good. This led to poor user experience, making them unhappy. But now’s the time to say goodbye to these issues.
With the 3:4 aspect ratio, your images will be right and proper. Indeed, it is a benefit for the designers and creative minds who usually go with portrait images that previously needed to be cropped. During the announcement, Instagram also mentioned in their channel that the new ratio is applicable for both single posts and carousels. Alongside, will still support 1:1 (square) and 4:5 aspect ratio formats.
A Great Move to Improving User Experience!
Mosseri recently said in his story, “I know some of you like squares.” However, now photos and videos that are posted are vertical. The difference between the 3:4 aspect ratio and 4:5 may not be visible when you look for it for the first time. But it’s indeed the best for those who need to post pictures in the same way they are captured and with precise framing. Also, on their broadcast channel, they have shared a comparison between the two formats.
Here it is:
Mosseri, in the end, says that the change is ultimately meant to improve the user experience! While it will take time for users who focus on making a square grid on their profile. With this, Instagram is also coming up with a new feature in the Reels feed. Here you will have a section having videos your friends have liked, improving social engagement.
Finally, the latest aspect ratio and vertical photo updates by Instagram are noteworthy and have a long way to go!
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