The action of enlarging a user’s display image on the Instagram platform allows for a more detailed view. This functionality typically involves tapping or long-pressing the small circular image to reveal a larger, often full-screen, rendition.
This capability provides several advantages, including enhanced visual confirmation of identity and the ability to discern details that would otherwise be unnoticeable. Prior to the introduction of this feature, users were limited to the small, often blurry, representation, hindering recognition and potentially contributing to impersonation issues.