How to Make a Picture Smaller on Instagram
In today’s digital age, Instagram has become a popular platform for sharing photos and videos with friends and followers. However, sometimes you may need to resize your photos to fit specific requirements or to save storage space. If you’re wondering how to make a picture smaller on Instagram, you’ve come to the right place. This article will guide you through the process of resizing your photos using both the Instagram app and your computer.
Using the Instagram App
1. Open the Instagram app on your smartphone.
2. Go to the camera screen where you can take new photos or upload existing ones.
3. Tap on the photo you want to resize.
4. Once the photo is selected, you will see a variety of editing tools at the bottom of the screen.
5. Scroll through the tools until you find the “Adjust” option.
6. Tap on “Adjust” and then choose the “Resize” option.
7. You can now adjust the size of your photo by dragging the corners or using the slider.
8. Once you are satisfied with the size, tap “Done” to save the changes.
9. You can now post the resized photo on your Instagram profile.
Using a Computer
If you prefer using a computer to resize your photos, follow these steps:
1. Open your web browser and go to the Instagram website (www.instagram.com).
2. Log in to your account.
3. Click on the “Upload” button to upload a new photo or go to your profile and select the photo you want to resize.
4. Once the photo is selected, right-click on it and choose “Open image in new tab” or “Open image in new window.”
5. This will open the photo in a new tab or window.
6. Press “Ctrl + U” (or “Cmd + U” on a Mac) to view the page source of the image.
7. In the page source, search for the image URL by pressing “Ctrl + F” (or “Cmd + F”) and entering “src”.
8. Copy the image URL from the search results.
9. Open a new tab in your browser and paste the image URL into the address bar.
10. This will open the image in a new tab.
11. Right-click on the image and choose “Save image as” to save the resized photo to your computer.
12. You can now upload the resized photo to your Instagram profile.
By following these simple steps, you can easily make a picture smaller on Instagram, whether you’re using the app or your computer. Remember to save the resized photo before uploading it to ensure that it meets the platform’s requirements and fits well within your profile.
