HyperTeamsSocial Media Image Size Guide
Complete guide to social media image sizes for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Get recommended dimensions and aspect ratios.
fFacebook
Post Image
1200 x 630
Aspect Ratio: 40:21
Cover Photo
820 x 312
Aspect Ratio: 205:78
Profile Picture
180 x 180
Aspect Ratio: 1:1
Story
1080 x 1920
Aspect Ratio: 9:16
XTwitter / X
Post Image
1200 x 675
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Header Banner
1500 x 500
Aspect Ratio: 3:1
Profile Picture
400 x 400
Aspect Ratio: 1:1
IInstagram
Square Post
1080 x 1080
Aspect Ratio: 1:1
Portrait Post
1080 x 1350
Aspect Ratio: 4:5
Landscape Post
1080 x 566
Aspect Ratio: 540:283
Story / Reel
1080 x 1920
Aspect Ratio: 9:16
inLinkedIn
Post Image
1200 x 627
Aspect Ratio: 400:209
Cover Photo
1584 x 396
Aspect Ratio: 4:1
Profile Picture
400 x 400
Aspect Ratio: 1:1
YTYouTube
Video Thumbnail
1280 x 720
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Channel Banner
2560 x 1440
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
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Complete Social Media Image Size Guide
Using the correct image sizes for social media is crucial for making your content look professional and engaging. Images that are too small appear blurry, while oversized images may be cropped unexpectedly. This guide provides the recommended dimensions for all major social media platforms.
Facebook Image Sizes
- Facebook Post Image - 1200 x 630 pixels (recommended for link previews and shared images)
- Facebook Cover Photo - 820 x 312 pixels (displays at 820 x 312 on desktop)
- Facebook Profile Picture - 180 x 180 pixels (displays at 170 x 170 on desktop)
- Facebook Story - 1080 x 1920 pixels (9:16 aspect ratio for full-screen mobile)
Instagram Image Dimensions
- Instagram Square Post - 1080 x 1080 pixels (1:1 aspect ratio, the classic Instagram format)
- Instagram Portrait Post - 1080 x 1350 pixels (4:5 aspect ratio for maximum feed real estate)
- Instagram Landscape Post - 1080 x 566 pixels (1.91:1 aspect ratio)
- Instagram Story/Reel - 1080 x 1920 pixels (9:16 aspect ratio for Stories and Reels)
Twitter/X Image Sizes
- Twitter Post Image - 1200 x 675 pixels (16:9 aspect ratio for in-stream photos)
- Twitter Header Banner - 1500 x 500 pixels (3:1 aspect ratio for profile header)
- Twitter Profile Picture - 400 x 400 pixels (displays as circular image)
LinkedIn Image Sizes
- LinkedIn Post Image - 1200 x 627 pixels (1.91:1 aspect ratio for link posts)
- LinkedIn Cover Photo - 1584 x 396 pixels (4:1 aspect ratio for personal profiles)
- LinkedIn Profile Picture - 400 x 400 pixels (displays at various sizes across the platform)
YouTube Image Sizes
- YouTube Thumbnail - 1280 x 720 pixels (16:9 aspect ratio, minimum 640 pixels wide)
- YouTube Channel Banner - 2560 x 1440 pixels (safe area for text: 1546 x 423 pixels centered)
Tips for Social Media Images
- Use high resolution - Always use images at least as large as the recommended dimensions
- Keep important elements centered - Mobile and desktop crops may differ
- Test on multiple devices - Preview how images appear on both mobile and desktop
- Use PNG for graphics - PNG preserves quality for logos and text-heavy images
- Use JPEG for photos - JPEG offers good compression for photographic content
- Consider safe zones - Platform UI elements may overlay parts of your image
Image Resize Calculator
Use the image resize calculator above to determine how your existing images will fit each social media format. Simply enter your current image dimensions to see:
- Which platforms your image fits perfectly
- How to crop for optimal results
- Whether scaling will cause quality loss
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