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Social Media Image Sizes Cheat Sheet 2026

Published May 15, 2026 · 5 min read

Every social media platform has different image size requirements — and they change frequently. Using the wrong dimensions means your photos get cropped awkwardly, look pixelated, or fail to display entirely. Use this continuously updated 2026 cheat sheet to get the right dimensions every time.

Instagram Image Sizes

Image TypeDimensionsAspect Ratio
Square Post1080 × 1080 px1:1
Portrait Post1080 × 1350 px4:5
Landscape Post1080 × 566 px1.91:1
Story / Reel1080 × 1920 px9:16
Profile Photo320 × 320 px1:1

Facebook Image Sizes

Image TypeDimensionsAspect Ratio
Post Image1200 × 630 px1.91:1
Cover Photo1640 × 624 px2.63:1
Profile Photo360 × 360 px1:1
Story1080 × 1920 px9:16
Event Cover1200 × 628 px1.91:1

Twitter / X Image Sizes

Image TypeDimensionsAspect Ratio
Single Image Tweet1200 × 675 px16:9
Header Photo1500 × 500 px3:1
Profile Photo400 × 400 px1:1

LinkedIn Image Sizes

Image TypeDimensionsAspect Ratio
Post Image1200 × 627 px1.91:1
Company Cover1128 × 191 px5.9:1
Profile Photo400 × 400 px1:1

YouTube & TikTok

PlatformImage TypeDimensions
YouTubeThumbnail1280 × 720 px
YouTubeChannel Banner2560 × 1440 px
TikTokVideo Post1080 × 1920 px
PinterestPin1000 × 1500 px

Pro Tips for Social Media Images

  • Export at 2x resolution. Upload images at double the displayed size for crisp results on Retina/HiDPI screens.
  • Use PNG for graphics, JPEG for photos. PNG preserves text sharpness and logos. JPEG is better for photographic content.
  • Keep file sizes under 5MB. Most platforms compress large images anyway. Use our Image Compressor to optimize.
  • Always preview before posting. Crop positions and aspect ratios can change how your image appears on different devices.

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