Image Sizes for Social Media: Instagram, YouTube, Facebook & More
Upload the wrong size and social platforms crop your image awkwardly or compress it into a blurry mess. Here's a cheat sheet of the image sizes for social media that work in 2026, and how to resize your photos in seconds.
| Type | Size (px) | Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Square post | 1080 × 1080 | 1:1 |
| Portrait post | 1080 × 1350 | 4:5 |
| Story / Reel | 1080 × 1920 | 9:16 |
| Profile picture | 320 × 320 | 1:1 |
YouTube
| Type | Size (px) | Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Thumbnail | 1280 × 720 | 16:9 |
| Channel banner | 2560 × 1440 | 16:9 |
| Profile picture | 800 × 800 | 1:1 |
Tip: thumbnails with a cut-out subject on a bold background stand out. Remove the background from your photo first, then add a color.
| Type | Size (px) |
|---|---|
| Feed image | 1200 × 630 or 1080 × 1080 |
| Cover photo | 1640 × 624 |
| Profile picture | 320 × 320 |
LinkedIn, X and TikTok
| Platform | Type | Size (px) |
|---|---|---|
| Post image | 1200 × 627 | |
| Profile banner | 1584 × 396 | |
| X (Twitter) | Post image | 1600 × 900 |
| X (Twitter) | Header | 1500 × 500 |
| TikTok | Video cover | 1080 × 1920 |
How to resize a photo for social media
- Open the free Image Resizer and drop your photo.
- Type the target width — keep Lock aspect ratio on so nothing stretches.
- Choose JPG or WebP and download.
- Big file? Run it through the Image Compressor to upload faster.
Profile pictures that stand out
Remove the busy background, place yourself on a clean brand color and export a square image. Read the best headshot backgrounds for ideas.
Try the free Image Resizer
Change width and height in pixels or by percentage, with aspect lock. No sign-up, nothing uploaded.
Frequently asked questions
What size is an Instagram post?
A square post is 1080 × 1080 px. Portrait posts (4:5) are 1080 × 1350 px and often get more screen space in the feed.
What size is a YouTube thumbnail?
1280 × 720 pixels (16:9), under 2 MB.
How do I resize an image without stretching it?
Keep the aspect ratio locked while resizing, then crop if you need a different shape.
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