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
Shared Post
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
Tweet Image
1200 x 675
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Header Photo
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
1080 x 1920
Aspect Ratio: 9:16
inLinkedIn
Shared Post
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
Image Resize Calculator
Enter your image dimensions to get resize recommendations for each platform.
Complete Guide to Social Media Image Sizes
Social media platforms have specific image size requirements for optimal display. Using the correct dimensions ensures your images look sharp and professional across all devices. This guide covers all major platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
Facebook Image Sizes
- Profile Picture - 180x180 pixels (displays at 170x170 on desktop)
- Cover Photo - 820x312 pixels (minimum 400x150)
- Shared Image - 1200x630 pixels for optimal display in feed
- Event Cover - 1920x1080 pixels (16:9 aspect ratio)
Instagram Image Sizes
- Profile Picture - 320x320 pixels
- Square Post - 1080x1080 pixels (1:1 ratio)
- Portrait Post - 1080x1350 pixels (4:5 ratio)
- Story/Reels - 1080x1920 pixels (9:16 ratio)
Twitter/X Image Sizes
- Profile Picture - 400x400 pixels
- Header Photo - 1500x500 pixels
- In-Stream Photo - 1200x675 pixels (16:9 ratio)
LinkedIn Image Sizes
- Profile Picture - 400x400 pixels
- Cover Photo - 1584x396 pixels
- Shared Image - 1200x627 pixels
YouTube Image Sizes
- Channel Art - 2560x1440 pixels (safe area: 1546x423)
- Video Thumbnail - 1280x720 pixels (16:9 ratio)
Image Optimization Tips
- Use High Resolution - Always use the highest resolution possible to ensure quality on retina displays
- Keep Important Content Centered - Social platforms may crop images differently on mobile vs desktop
- Test on Multiple Devices - Preview how your images look on both mobile and desktop
- Optimize File Size - Compress images to reduce load time while maintaining quality
- Use Consistent Branding - Maintain consistent colors and style across all platforms
- Consider Text Placement - Keep text away from edges to avoid cropping
About the Resize Calculator
The resize calculator helps you understand how your existing image will need to be cropped or scaled to fit different social media formats.
- Enter your original image dimensions
- See which platforms your image fits best
- Get crop and scale recommendations for each format
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