- You can use Instagram’s built-in carousel feature. However, it will crop all the images (horizontally or vertically) according to the first image selected.
- The perfect way to add multiple landscape and portrait photos on Instagram is to use a third-party app or website.
- Canva is a good and easy-to-use option. Plus it has built-in Instagram templates to help you with sizing.
Instagram Size Guide for Images
Adhering to Instagram’s recommended image sizes is paramount to ensure that your photos are displayed in the best possible quality. As per Instagram , it scales up or down the image for the best quality resolution possible i.e., up to a width of 1080 pixels. Accordingly, it will crop the image to fit a supported ratio.
Instagram supports three types of feed posts and each one follows a specific guideline. The recommended Instagram post sizes and aspect ratios for each type of post are as follows,
- Square – 1080 x 1080 px (1:1)
- Landscape/horizontal – 1080 x 566 px (16:9)
- Portrait/vertical – 1080 x 1350 (4:5)
- Supported aspect ratios – anywhere between 1.91:1 and 4:5
Notably, the profile page grid will show square photos, regardless of the orientation of the post. Moreover, while Carousel posts support all three image sizes, all images and videos follow the same orientation as the first. So, if the first is a square, the rest will be cropped accordingly.
How to Put Horizontal and Vertical Photos in the Same Post
You can either use the built-in Instagram feature or a third-party app to post multiple landscape and portrait photos on Instagram. Each method has its own perks and limitations, so let’s check each individually.
Method 1. Post Multiple Photos on Instagram With Different Orientations
While the built-in feature is pretty handy and super easy to use, the irritating crop compulsion comes into the place. Moreover, as mentioned earlier, you’ll be stuck with just one orientation.
Step 1 : Open the Instagram app . Tap the + icon from the bottom of the page.
Step 2 : Select the Post option from the bottom. Next, tap the album-like icon .
Step 3 : Start selecting the images you’d like to add. As you select images, a number will appear next to it, be mindful of the sequence you want the images to show up.
Step 4 : Once selected, tap Next .
Step 5 : Now you can either add the same filter to every image. Or select each image individually to edit them .
Step 6 : If you’re not happy with the auto-crop, select the image and zoom in/out or move the image to adjust the frame.
Note : You can also rearrange the image sequence. Simply tap and drag the image to the desired location.
Step 7 : Once done, tap Next .
Step 8 : On the next page add captions, location, music, tag people, etc. When ready tap Share to post the carousel onto the Instagram feed.
Tip : To zhuzh up your Instagram posts, you can also add stickers that match your post’s vibe.
Method 2. Make Multiple Pictures Fit On Instagram Without Cropping
For times when you want to post portrait and landscape photos on Instagram together without cropping, we’ll have to tip our toes into some third-party website or apps. We’re going to use Canva to illustrate because there are several great perks of using Canva,
- It’s easy to use and the learning curve is almost flat.
- You can either design your post from scratch or use or use the built-in templates as a guide.
- The best advantage of all, you can use it on any platform, iPhone, Android, or the web.
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Use Canva to Post Images Without Cropping on Instagram
Step 1 : Open the Canva app . Select I nstagram Posts from the main page.
Step 2 : Here, either select from an existing template or create a blank one . You can also search for a themed template.
Step 3 : Tap + and then select Camera Roll to upload the images you want to add.
Step 4 : Select the photos you want to add. Tap Add as new pages to ensure all images go separately.
Step 5 : Now select the image/page and tap the three-dot icon.
Step 6 : Select Detach image from the background . This will allow you to add the image in its original orientation.
Step 7 : Now you can zoom in, crop, or adjust the image in the frame as preferred.
Step 8 : As for the empty background, you can fill it with a color, texture, or imagery of your choice . Or you can simply use the same image in the background and reduce its transparency .
Step 9 : Repeat this process for all images. Once done, tap the download button and save the image .
Step 10 : Finally, upload these images to Instagram .
Now wasn’t this easy? The only downside is that it will take some extra effort and time. However, you get to post multiple landscape and portrait photos to Instagram, without cropping them.
How to Post One Long Image as Two Slides on an Instagram Carousel
Why fit your image in one frame, when you can create a carousel from a single image? It will not just make your post more engaging, but will also allow your audience to view and appreciate the details in the image. The great thing is that you can easily do so with Canva.
Step 1 : Open the Canva app . Tap + from the bottom of the page.
Step 2 : Select Custom size .
Note : Height will remain a constant 1080 pixels, the width is calculated by multiplying the number of slides x 1080.
Step 3 : Fill in the custom size details. Tap Create new design .
Step 4 : Select the three-dot icon from the top bar.
Step 5 : Tap View settings . Next, select Add guides .
Step 6 : Select Custom and divide the canvas as per the number of slides . Notably, keep the Gap and Margin as 0 and tap Done.
Step 7 : Now, import the image to split into the canvas.
Step 8 : Expand the image to fit the canvas. Make a copy of the image.
Step 9 : Use the Crop tool to crop the first half of the image as per the guideline and tap Done . Now repeat the steps for the second half.
Step 10 : Now long-press any of the cropped images and select Copy .
Step 11 : Tap the three-line icon from the top-left corner. Select Create a design → Instagram Post .
Step 12 : Long press the empty canvas and select Paste . Swipe the image left to add another page.
Step 13 : Go to the previous project . Copy the other image and Paste it on the s econd page.
Step 14 : Now download the images and upload them to your Instagram account.
So this is how you post multiple landscape and portrait photos on Instagram. Another aesthetic way of doing so is making an Instagram reel with images .
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- Be sure to print in portrait mode instead of landscape mode by updating the printing preference.
- Paper size selection is important and should match the size of the physical paper.
- Adding the printer back to Windows can resolve the issue that prevented the printer from using the proper orientation.
1. Change the Default Orientation on the Printer Properties
Step 1: Press the Windows + I keyboard shortcut to launch the Settings app.
Step 2: On the left pane, click Bluetooth & devices , and on the right, click Printers & scanners and select the printer you want to fix.
Step 3: Click Printing preferences to open the printer’s configuration window.
Step 4: Select Portrait from the Orientation drop-down list, then click Apply and OK .
2. Change Orientation in Page Setup
You can make specific changes to the application or document you want to print from. For example, if you are trying to print from Microsoft Word, change the page orientation before printing, which will reflect when you print the page.
Step 1: Click the Layout section in the Word document, expand Orientation , and select Portrait .
Step 2: Proceed to print the document. It should automatically choose the orientation based on the document layout.
3. Change Layout in Print Setup
If you cannot change the orientation from the app as you would on a word processor, switch to Portrait on the print setup page before printing the document, as shown below.
Step 1: Press the Control + P keyboard shortcut to initiate the print process. This should open the print setup page.
Step 2: Under the Layout section, select Portrait > Print .
4. Check for and Correct Page Size Mismatch
One reason your printer prints landscape instead of portrait is a page mismatch. That means the printer may expect A4 paper even though you have loaded A5 sheets.
Go to Print Setup > expand More settings > select a matching Paper size > click Print .
5. Confirm Network Printer Settings Are Not Overriding Local Settings
This solution will apply if you are connected to a network printer. If the network printer has a set of print preferences different from what you want, you may need to contact the administrator to resolve the issue. Alternatively, switch to a local printer to perform the print job.
6. Re-Add the Printer to Windows
You can fix this problem by removing the printer from your computer and re-adding it. This is a valid fix because when the computer is re-added, it comes with a default set of configurations, and any misconfiguration that caused the problem would be removed.
Step 1: Go to the Printers & scanners in the Windows Settings app.
Step 2: Select the problematic printer and click on Remove .
Step 3: Restart the computer and return to Printers & scanners .
Step 4: Click Add Device and follow the wizard to complete the process. The issue should be resolved.
7. Factory Reset the Printer
If your printer keeps printing sideways or landscape, resetting it to factory settings can resolve the problem. A factory reset reconfigures all printer settings and restores them to default. The procedures for performing a factory reset vary depending on the printer brand. For instructions on properly executing this operation on your printer, consult your user manual.
