Social Media Image Size Guide (2026)
Updated August 11, 2026
Why image size matters on social media
Every social platform displays images at specific dimensions. Upload the wrong size and the platform crops it — often badly, cutting off faces or text — or stretches it until it looks unprofessional. Sizing an image correctly before you upload puts you in control of exactly what is shown.
Below are the current recommended dimensions for the main platforms. Resize any photo to these exact dimensions with the image resizer, or crop it to the right shape first with the image cropper — both run in your browser.
| Image | Dimensions |
|---|---|
| Square post | 1080 x 1080 |
| Portrait post | 1080 x 1350 |
| Story or Reel | 1080 x 1920 |
Portrait posts take up more feed space than square ones, which is why many creators prefer them.
YouTube
| Image | Dimensions |
|---|---|
| Video thumbnail | 1280 x 720 |
| Channel banner | 2560 x 1440 |
The channel banner is shown at different crops on phone, desktop, and TV, so keep important elements near the center.
X (Twitter)
| Image | Dimensions |
|---|---|
| Header banner | 1500 x 500 |
| In-feed post image | 1200 x 675 |
Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Pinterest
| Image | Dimensions |
|---|---|
| Facebook cover photo | 820 x 312 |
| LinkedIn profile banner | 1584 x 396 |
| TikTok video | 1080 x 1920 |
| Pinterest pin | 1000 x 1500 |
Two tips for sharp social images
- Start from a large source. Crop your photo to the target's shape first with the image cropper, then resize it to the exact pixels. Starting from a photo larger than the target keeps the result sharp — enlarging a small image looks soft.
- Mind the file size. Platforms re-compress what you upload, but a smaller starting file uploads faster. If needed, run the result through the image compressor.
Dimensions do shift as platforms redesign, but the sizes above reflect current guidance. When in doubt, a larger image at the right aspect ratio is always safer than a small one.