Social Media Image Sizes in 2026: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn…
The right image sizes for every social network — Instagram posts and stories, Facebook and LinkedIn covers, YouTube thumbnails, X headers, TikTok and Pinterest — and how to resize without cropping heads off.
Why Image Size Matters on Social Media
Post an image at the wrong size and the platform decides for you: it crops it, compresses it or adds blurry borders. Result: a cut-off logo, text that disappears behind the profile picture, or a pixelated cover photo.
Each network has its own formats, and they change regularly. Here's a summary of the recommended sizes, and how to get them right in a few clicks. For the full table with sources, see our social media image sizes reference.
Always-up-to-date reference
Our reference page on social media image sizes lists every format with its source and the date it was last checked. This article explains how to use them.
Recommended Sizes by Platform
| Format | Size (px) | Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Square post | 1080 × 1080 | 1:1 |
| Portrait post | 1080 × 1350 | 4:5 |
| Tall post (new grid) | 1080 × 1440 | 3:4 |
| Landscape post | 1080 × 566 | 1.91:1 |
| Story / Reel | 1080 × 1920 | 9:16 |
The 4:5 portrait takes up the most space in the feed: it's often the best choice for engagement.
| Format | Size (px) |
|---|---|
| Post / link preview | 1200 × 630 |
| Page cover | 851 × 315 |
| Profile picture | 320 × 320 (displayed as a circle) |
| Story | 1080 × 1920 |
X (Twitter)
| Format | Size (px) |
|---|---|
| Post image | 1200 × 675 (16:9) |
| Header | 1500 × 500 |
| Profile picture | 400 × 400 (circle) |
| Format | Size (px) |
|---|---|
| Post image | 1200 × 627 |
| Profile cover | 1584 × 396 |
| Profile picture | 400 × 400 (circle) |
YouTube
| Format | Size (px) |
|---|---|
| Video thumbnail | 1280 × 720 |
| Channel banner | 2560 × 1440 |
| Channel icon | 800 × 800 (circle) |
TikTok and Pinterest
| Format | Size (px) |
|---|---|
| TikTok video / cover | 1080 × 1920 (9:16) |
| TikTok profile | 200 × 200 minimum |
| Pinterest pin | 1000 × 1500 (2:3) |
Resize an Image for Every Network at Once
The social media resizer contains all these presets. Choose a platform and a format: the image covers the whole frame without ever being stretched, and you drag it and zoom (100 to 400%) to choose what stays visible.
- Import your image (JPG, PNG or WebP, up to 20 MB).
- Choose the platform and the format.
- Adjust the framing by dragging the image.
- Download, then select another preset to make the next version.
Everything happens in your browser, using the Canvas API: your images are not uploaded.
Mind the Safe Zones
Some areas are covered by the interface:
- Facebook and LinkedIn covers: the profile picture overlaps the bottom left; covers are also cropped differently on mobile.
- YouTube banner: only the central area (about 1546 × 423 px) is visible on every device. Keep the text and logo there.
- Stories and TikTok: the top 250 px and bottom 250 px or so are covered by the username, buttons and caption.
- Profile pictures: displayed as circles — keep the face in the center.
Tips for Sharp Images
- Start with a large image: enlarging a small image makes it blurry. If necessary, use the AI upscaler first.
- Avoid tiny text: on a phone, a 1080 px image is displayed about 400 px wide.
- Use PNG for graphics with text, JPG for photos.
- Don't over-compress: the platforms will compress again. Export at good quality.
Conclusion
The right size avoids automatic cropping and blurry images. Keep the table above handy, mind the safe zones, and use a resizer with presets to get every version from a single image — in a few seconds, without uploading anything.
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