Social Media Image Sizes 2026: Complete Cheat Sheet

Social media platforms constantly update their image requirements. Using the wrong dimensions can result in cropped images, poor quality, or reduced engagement. Here's your complete guide for 2026.

Instagram Image Sizes

Type	Dimensions	Aspect Ratio
Square Post	1080 x 1080 px	1:1
Portrait Post	1080 x 1350 px	4:5
Landscape Post	1080 x 566 px	1.91:1
Stories/Reels	1080 x 1920 px	9:16
Profile Picture	320 x 320 px	1:1

Pro Tip: Portrait posts (4:5) take up more screen space in the feed, leading to higher engagement rates.

Facebook Image Sizes

Type	Dimensions	Aspect Ratio
Feed Post	1200 x 630 px	1.91:1
Cover Photo	820 x 312 px	2.63:1
Profile Picture	180 x 180 px	1:1
Stories	1080 x 1920 px	9:16
Event Cover	1920 x 1005 px	1.91:1

Twitter/X Image Sizes

Type	Dimensions	Aspect Ratio
In-Stream Photo	1600 x 900 px	16:9
Header Photo	1500 x 500 px	3:1
Profile Picture	400 x 400 px	1:1
Card Image	1200 x 628 px	1.91:1

LinkedIn Image Sizes

Type	Dimensions	Aspect Ratio
Feed Post	1200 x 627 px	1.91:1
Company Cover	1128 x 191 px	5.9:1
Profile Picture	400 x 400 px	1:1
Blog Post Link	1200 x 627 px	1.91:1

TikTok Image Sizes

Type	Dimensions	Aspect Ratio
Video/Image Post	1080 x 1920 px	9:16
Profile Picture	200 x 200 px	1:1

YouTube Image Sizes

Type	Dimensions	Aspect Ratio
Thumbnail	1280 x 720 px	16:9
Channel Banner	2560 x 1440 px	16:9
Profile Picture	800 x 800 px	1:1

Best Practices for All Platforms

Always use high resolution: Upload at the maximum recommended size
Keep important content centered: Different devices crop differently
Test on mobile: Most users view on smartphones
Use PNG for graphics: JPG for photos
Optimize file size: Compress images without losing quality

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