The 4x4 Photo: A Snapshot of Simplicity and Symmetry. Think about it: When you look at a square, there's balance—even on all sides. That simplicity is what makes the 4x4 photo so good.

Instagram has boxed its users into a corner, up until now. The mobile media sharing platform now supports images and videos captured in landscape and portrait format. It's like 2009 all over again ...

Hip To Be Square? Instagram Relaxes Pic Sizes. The photo-sharing app is launching portrait and landscape formats alongside square frames to keep frustrated users.