Why do image size requirements change?

Social platforms update their apps and website layouts regularly, which can change how images are displayed and cropped. Always check the platform's official help center for the latest requirements.

What happens if I upload the wrong image size?

Most platforms will scale or crop your image automatically, but this can result in poor quality or unintended cropping. Using the recommended dimensions ensures your image looks exactly as intended.

What is the difference between recommended and minimum sizes?

The recommended size gives the best quality on high-resolution (Retina) displays. The minimum size is the smallest dimension the platform will accept without rejecting or significantly degrading the image.

Social Media Image Size Guide

Reference table of image dimensions for every major social media platform.

Instagram

Type	Width	Height	Ratio
Square Post	1080 px	1080 px	1:1
Portrait Post	1080 px	1350 px	4:5
Landscape Post	1080 px	608 px	1.91:1
Story / Reel	1080 px	1920 px	9:16
Profile Photo	320 px	320 px	Displayed at 110px

Twitter / X

Type	Width	Height	Ratio
Post Image	1200 px	675 px	16:9
Header	1500 px	500 px	3:1
Profile Photo	400 px	400 px	1:1

Type	Width	Height	Ratio
Post Image	1200 px	627 px	1.91:1
Profile Banner	1128 px	191 px	~5.9:1
Profile Photo	400 px	400 px	1:1
Company Logo	300 px	300 px	1:1

YouTube

Type	Width	Height	Ratio
Thumbnail	1280 px	720 px	16:9
Channel Banner	2560 px	1440 px	Safe area: 1546×423
Profile Photo	800 px	800 px	Displayed at 98px

Facebook

Type	Width	Height	Ratio
Post Image	1200 px	630 px	1.91:1
Cover Photo	820 px	312 px	Desktop
Profile Photo	170 px	170 px	Desktop display
Event Cover	1920 px	1005 px	~1.91:1

TikTok

Type	Width	Height	Ratio
Video	1080 px	1920 px	9:16
Profile Photo	200 px	200 px	1:1

Type	Width	Height	Ratio
Standard Pin	1000 px	1500 px	2:3
Square Pin	1000 px	1000 px	1:1
Profile Photo	165 px	165 px	1:1

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FAQ

Why do image size requirements change?: Social platforms update their apps and website layouts regularly, which can change how images are displayed and cropped. Always check the platform's official help center for the latest requirements.
What happens if I upload the wrong image size?: Most platforms will scale or crop your image automatically, but this can result in poor quality or unintended cropping. Using the recommended dimensions ensures your image looks exactly as intended.
What is the difference between recommended and minimum sizes?: The recommended size gives the best quality on high-resolution (Retina) displays. The minimum size is the smallest dimension the platform will accept without rejecting or significantly degrading the image.

A comprehensive reference table showing the recommended and required image dimensions for every major social media platform: Instagram (post, story, reel, profile), Twitter / X (post, header, profile), LinkedIn (post, banner, profile), YouTube (thumbnail, banner, profile), Facebook (post, cover, profile), TikTok, and Pinterest. Each dimension has a one-click copy button. No file upload needed.