1:1 Aspect Ratio
The 1:1 aspect ratio is a perfect square. It is the standard format for Instagram feed posts, profile pictures, album covers, and app icons.
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Common 1:1 Resolutions
| Name | Width | Height | Total Pixels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4K Square | 4096 | 4096 | 16,777,216 |
| Album Art (HD) | 3000 | 3000 | 9,000,000 |
| 2K Square | 2048 | 2048 | 4,194,304 |
| Instagram Post | 1080 | 1080 | 1,166,400 |
| App Icon (Max) | 1024 | 1024 | 1,048,576 |
| Web Square | 800 | 800 | 640,000 |
| App Icon (Standard) | 512 | 512 | 262,144 |
| Profile Picture | 400 | 400 | 160,000 |
| Apple Touch Icon | 180 | 180 | 32,400 |
About the 1:1 Aspect Ratio
The 1:1 ratio creates a perfect square where width equals height. It became mainstream through Instagram, which originally only supported square photos at 612 x 612 pixels (later upgraded to 1080 x 1080).
Square images are symmetrical and balanced, making them ideal for profile pictures, thumbnails, and icons. The format is widely used in social media, music (album art is always 1:1), and app design.
Where 1:1 Is Used
- Instagram square posts (1080 x 1080)
- Profile pictures across all platforms
- Album art and podcast covers (3000 x 3000)
- App icons (iOS and Android)
- Social media thumbnails
- E-commerce product images