Make 9:16 vertical images
Prepare tall vertical images in the 9:16 aspect ratio for Instagram Stories, Reels covers, LongPosts and other mobile-first content.
9:16 Image Maker & Free Image Hosting
Create, upload and host 9:16 vertical images for Instagram LongPosts, Stories and Reels — then copy your direct image link, HTML embed or BBCode. No account needed.
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📤 Upload Your 9:16 LongPost Image
Drag & Drop your image here
or click to browse — JPG, PNG or WEBP, up to 20 MB (9:16 ratio recommended)
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🔗 Image URL
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📖 How to Create and Host a 9:16 Image
Create your image on a 9:16 canvas, for example 1080 × 1920 pixels.
Open the upload area above, or drag your file straight onto it.
Select your image — JPG, PNG or WEBP, up to 20 MB.
Wait for the upload to reach 100% and preview your image.
Copy your direct image link or the HTML / BBCode embed code.
Share it in a post, blog, forum or app that accepts external images.
Free 9:16 Image Maker for Instagram
Free image hosting
Upload a JPG, PNG or WEBP file and receive an image URL, a direct link, an HTML embed snippet and BBCode.
Share your LongPost
Use the generated direct image link to display your hosted 9:16 image on websites, blogs and forums.
What Is a 9:16 Image?
A 9:16 image is a vertical image that is nine units wide and sixteen units tall. Because that shape matches a modern smartphone screen, a 9:16 image fills the display without empty bars at the top or bottom. That is why the 9:16 aspect ratio is the standard for stories, reels and other vertical social media formats.
Creators often call these files “Instagram long images” or “long post images” because a tall canvas can hold a lot of text, screenshots or a comic-style sequence in one file. INSTALONGPOST is built for exactly that workflow: make the vertical image, upload it here, and get a shareable direct link.
9:16 Image Size for Instagram
The standard 9:16 canvas is 1080 × 1920 pixels. Many creators export at 2160 × 3840 pixels for a sharper result on high-density screens. Any dimensions that keep an exact 9:16 ratio will work.
- Stories and Reels: 1080 × 1920 px (9:16) is the native full-screen size.
- Feed posts: Instagram limits regular feed images to a 4:5 portrait ratio, so a true 9:16 image is best used in Stories, Reels and other vertical placements.
- High-resolution export: 2160 × 3840 px, useful if you plan to crop or reuse the file.
INSTALONGPOST does not resize or crop your file — set the correct dimensions in your editor before uploading so the aspect ratio stays exactly as you designed it.
Free Image Hosting and Direct Image Links
After a successful upload, INSTALONGPOST shows four copyable results:
- Image URL — the page address for your hosted image.
- Direct link — a raw image URL ending in an image file, useful when a platform asks for an image address.
- HTML embed — an
<img>tag you can paste into a website or blog post. - BBCode embed — an
[img]…[/img]tag for forums and message boards that use BBCode.
Supported upload formats are JPG, PNG and WEBP, with a maximum file size of 20 MB per image. Files are sent to a third-party image hosting service, so very large or sensitive images should not be uploaded. Uploaded files are not private pages and should never be treated as confidential storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a 9:16 image?
A 9:16 image is a vertical image that is 9 units wide and 16 units tall. Because it matches the shape of a modern smartphone screen, it fills the display without empty bars, which is why it is used for stories, reels and other vertical social media formats.
What size is a 9:16 Instagram image?
The standard 9:16 canvas is 1080 × 1920 pixels. Some creators export at 2160 × 3840 pixels for higher resolution. A true 9:16 image is best used for Instagram Stories and Reels, because regular Instagram feed posts are limited to a 4:5 portrait ratio.
How do I create a 9:16 image?
Create or export a vertical canvas of 1080 × 1920 pixels (or any exact 9:16 multiple) in your design or photo editor, then save it as JPG, PNG or WEBP. INSTALONGPOST does not resize your file, so set the correct dimensions before uploading.
Which image formats can I upload?
INSTALONGPOST accepts JPG, PNG and WEBP images up to 20 MB per file. A 9:16 aspect ratio is recommended for LongPost and vertical social media content.
How do I get a direct image link?
Upload your image and wait for the progress bar to reach 100%. A result card then appears containing the direct image URL. Click the Copy button next to it and paste the link wherever you need it.
Is INSTALONGPOST free to use?
Yes. The current upload workflow on INSTALONGPOST is free and does not require an account. The site is supported by advertising.
What can I use the hosted image URL for?
You can use the direct image URL to display a 9:16 image in blog posts, forum threads, HTML pages and apps that accept external image links, or use the provided HTML and BBCode embed codes where those formats are supported.