Social Media Image Sizes 2026 — Complete Platform Guide

Correct dimensions for every image type across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, and more.

Using the wrong image size on social media means your posts look cropped, blurry, or unprofessional. Every platform has its own specifications — and they change periodically. This guide gives you the correct, up-to-date dimensions for 2026 so you can create images that look perfect without guesswork.

Instagram Image Sizes 2026

TypeDimensionsRatio
Feed square1080×1080px1:1
Feed portrait (recommended)1080×1350px4:5
Feed landscape1080×608px1.91:1
Stories / Reels1080×1920px9:16
Profile photo320×320px (displayed at 110px)1:1

Facebook Image Sizes 2026

TypeDimensions
Feed post image1200×630px
Stories1080×1920px
Profile photo170×170px
Page cover photo820×312px (desktop), 640×360px (mobile)
Event cover1920×1080px

Twitter / X Image Sizes 2026

TypeDimensions
Feed image (landscape)1600×900px (16:9)
Feed image (portrait)1080×1350px (4:5)
Profile photo400×400px
Header / banner1500×500px
Twitter Card (link preview)1200×628px

LinkedIn Image Sizes 2026

TypeDimensions
Post / share image1200×627px
Personal profile photo400×400px (min)
Personal cover1584×396px
Company logo300×300px
Company cover1128×191px

YouTube Image Sizes 2026

TypeDimensionsMax size
Thumbnail1280×720px2MB
Channel art / banner2560×1440px6MB
Profile photo800×800px4MB

TikTok Image Sizes 2026

  • Profile photo: 200×200px minimum (round display)
  • Videos: 1080×1920px (9:16 vertical) — the primary content format
  • Photo posts: 1080×1920px (9:16) or 1080×1080px (1:1)

Pinterest Image Sizes 2026

  • Standard Pin: 1000×1500px (2:3 ratio) — the platform's preferred aspect ratio for feed display
  • Square Pin: 1000×1000px (1:1)
  • Long Pin: Up to 1000×2100px
  • Profile photo: 165×165px
  • Board cover: 800×450px

General Tips for All Platforms

  • Keep important content centred. Profile photos are displayed in circles on many platforms — anything in the corners will be cropped out. For cover photos, keep critical content in the centre third.
  • Design for mobile first. Most social media is viewed on phones. Text must be readable at mobile thumbnail sizes.
  • Use JPEG for photos, PNG for graphics with text. JPEG compresses photos smaller; PNG preserves crisp edges in text and line art.
  • Avoid platform compression artefacts. Platforms recompress images. Start with a higher-quality source than your target to allow for compression loss.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What size should Instagram photos be in 2026?

1080×1080px (square, 1:1), 1080×1350px (portrait, 4:5 — recommended for maximum feed height), or 1080×608px (landscape). Stories and Reels: 1080×1920px (9:16).

What are the correct LinkedIn image sizes?

Post images: 1200×627px. Personal profile: 400×400px. Personal cover: 1584×396px. Company logo: 300×300px. Company cover: 1128×191px.

What size should Twitter/X images be?

Feed images: 1600×900px (landscape) or 1080×1350px (portrait). Profile: 400×400px. Header: 1500×500px. Link preview cards: 1200×628px.

What image size is best for Facebook posts?

Feed post images: 1200×630px. Cover photo: 820×312px desktop / 640×360px mobile — keep important content centred. Stories: 1080×1920px.

What is the best image size for YouTube thumbnails?

1280×720px (16:9), maximum 2MB. JPEG, PNG, or WebP format. Keep important content and text centred as thumbnails may be cropped in some views.