What changed
In January 2025 Instagram began showing profile grids as vertical 3:4 tiles instead of squares. Feed posts can be square 1:1 (1080×1080) or vertical 4:5 (1080×1350) and 3:4 (1080×1440). Instagram changes often, so check the preview before you post.
Ratios compared
| Upload ratio | Feed | Profile grid (3:4) | For food |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:1 square | Smaller | Sides cropped | Fine for one round plate; rim gets cut on the grid |
| 4:5 portrait | Large | Sides cropped slightly | Safe for most dishes |
| 3:4 portrait | Large | Shown as is | Cleanest once you count the grid |
Leaving room when you shoot
- Shooting vertically at your camera’s 4:3 setting gives a 3:4 photo. Posted as is, it gets cropped the least.
- If you plan to post 4:5, leave room at the top and bottom; for 1:1, leave more.
- Do not push the plate rim to the edge of the frame. Center it so it survives any crop.
Shooting and editing in the app
Shoot in 3:4
Foodlit’s Camera tab shoots in vertical 3:4. Turn on the rule-of-thirds grid and keep the plate near the center cell, and it will not be cut on the grid. When you press the shutter, the unedited original is saved to your gallery right away (you can turn this off in Settings).
Edit, then share
Use Share on the edit screen to send the result straight to Instagram. Foodlit keeps the original aspect ratio and does not crop; if you need another ratio, crop in Instagram’s upload screen or your gallery editor.
FAQ
What happens to my old square posts?
On the profile grid they are shown in 3:4 tiles with the sides trimmed. Open a post and it appears in its original ratio.
What about landscape photos?
Landscape shots get cropped heavily on the grid. For a food account, shooting vertically is the safer habit.
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