Social media image sizes
The current pixel dimensions for every major platform — profile pictures, posts, stories, thumbnails and banners. Tap any size to copy it.
Profile picture
Displays at ~110px; upload 320×320 so it stays sharp.
Square post
Portrait post
Takes the most feed space — best for reach.
Landscape post
Story & Reel
Keep text in the middle ~1080×1420 safe zone.
YouTube
Thumbnail
Min 640px wide, under 2MB. JPG/PNG.
Channel banner
Safe area for all devices: 1546×423 in the center.
Profile picture
Video (1080p)
TikTok
Profile photo
Upload larger (≥400×400) for a crisp result.
Video & cover
X (Twitter)
Header / banner
Profile picture
In-stream image
Profile picture
Displays at 170×170 on desktop.
Cover photo
Shared image
Uploading at the right size keeps your images crisp and stops the platform from awkwardly cropping them. These are the current recommended dimensions for each placement.
Export at the exact pixel size shown (or a clean 2× multiple), keep key content within the safe area, and use PNG or high-quality JPG to survive each platform's compression.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best image size for social media?
It depends on the platform and placement. Square posts are 1080×1080, vertical stories and Reels are 1080×1920 (9:16), and YouTube thumbnails are 1280×720 (16:9). See the tables above for each platform.
What aspect ratio should I use?
1:1 for profile pictures and square posts, 9:16 for full-screen stories and short video, 16:9 for thumbnails and landscape video, and 1.91:1 for most link/share previews.
Will my image be compressed?
Every platform re-compresses uploads. Export at the exact recommended pixel size (or a clean multiple of it), use PNG or high-quality JPG, and keep important content away from the edges.