Because of the shift to portrait-style thumbnails, older square content may appear cropped or with "black bars." You can fix this through the following steps:
You can now layer text and secondary photos directly onto grid posts using an editor similar to Instagram Stories. Grids for Instagram 6.1.6
While there isn't a widely recognized official software called "Grids for Instagram 6.1.6" from Meta, recent updates to the Instagram platform (as of early 2026) have introduced significant changes to how text and grids function. Most notably, Instagram has transitioned from a classic square profile grid to a . New Text and Grid Features Because of the shift to portrait-style thumbnails, older
Choose to restore the square view or "Fill" to match the new vertical layout. Recommended Design Specifications (2026) New Text and Grid Features Choose to restore
To ensure text and visuals are not cut off in the new grid format, use these updated dimensions:
Navigate to an individual post and tap the in the top right. Select "Adjust Preview" .
Users can now manually reorder their grid by pressing and holding an existing post and selecting "REORDER GRID" from the submenu. Adapting Content for the New Layout
