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Social Media Image Sizes Cheat Sheet 2026
Every platform, every image type, every dimension you need — all in one place. Bookmark this page and never Google “Instagram image size” again.
| Image Type | Aspect Ratio | Recommended Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feed Post (Square) | 1:1 | 1080 × 1080 | |
| Feed Post (Portrait) | 4:5 | 1080 × 1350 | Max vertical in feed |
| Feed Post (Landscape) | 1.91:1 | 1080 × 566 | |
| Story / Reel | 9:16 | 1080 × 1920 | |
| Profile Photo | 1:1 | 320 × 320 | |
| Carousel | 1:1 or 4:5 | 1080 × 1080 or 1080 × 1350 |
| Image Type | Aspect Ratio | Recommended Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feed Post | 1.91:1 | 1200 × 630 | |
| Cover Photo | 2.7:1 | 820 × 312 | Displays differently on mobile |
| Profile Photo | 1:1 | 170 × 170 | |
| Event Cover | 16:9 | 1920 × 1080 | |
| Story | 9:16 | 1080 × 1920 |
🐦 X / Twitter
| Image Type | Aspect Ratio | Recommended Size |
|---|---|---|
| Timeline Post | 16:9 | 1200 × 675 |
| Header / Banner | 3:1 | 1500 × 500 |
| Profile Photo | 1:1 | 400 × 400 |
| Card Image | 1.91:1 | 1200 × 628 |
🎬 YouTube
| Image Type | Aspect Ratio | Recommended Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thumbnail | 16:9 | 1280 × 720 | |
| Channel Banner | 16:9 | 2560 × 1440 | Safe area: 1546 × 423 |
| Profile Photo | 1:1 | 800 × 800 | |
| Community Post | 1:1 | 1080 × 1080 |
| Image Type | Aspect Ratio | Recommended Size |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Post | 1.91:1 | 1200 × 627 |
| Cover Photo (Personal) | 4:1 | 1584 × 396 |
| Cover Photo (Company) | 4:1 | 1128 × 191 |
| Profile Photo | 1:1 | 400 × 400 |
🎵 TikTok
| Image Type | Aspect Ratio | Recommended Size |
|---|---|---|
| Video / Photo | 9:16 | 1080 × 1920 |
| Profile Photo | 1:1 | 200 × 200 |
| Image Type | Aspect Ratio | Recommended Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Pin | 2:3 | 1000 × 1500 | Tallest recommended |
| Square Pin | 1:1 | 1000 × 1000 | |
| Board Cover | 1:1 | 600 × 600 | |
| Profile Photo | 1:1 | 165 × 165 |
🧵 Threads
| Image Type | Aspect Ratio | Recommended Size |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Post | 1:1 or 4:5 | 1080 × 1080 or 1080 × 1350 |
| Profile Photo | 1:1 | 320 × 320 |
Quick Tips for Image Sizing
- Always upload the largest size possible — platforms compress images anyway, so start high
- Keep important content in the center — different devices crop edges differently
- Use JPEG for photos, PNG for graphics — JPEG is smaller; PNG preserves sharp text and logos
- Create multiple versions — one photo, multiple crops for different platforms
- Test on mobile — most social media is consumed on phones
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