The recommended image size, in pixels, for every common placement on the major social platforms, from Instagram posts to YouTube thumbnails and LinkedIn banners, with the aspect ratio for each. Platforms adjust these occasionally, so double-check anything mission-critical, but these are the current standard sizes.
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| Placement | Size (px) | Ratio |
|---|---|---|
Profile picture |
320 x 320 |
1:1 |
Square post |
1080 x 1080 |
1:1 |
Portrait post |
1080 x 1350 |
4:5 |
Landscape post |
1080 x 566 |
1.91:1 |
Story / Reel |
1080 x 1920 |
9:16 |
| Placement | Size (px) | Ratio |
|---|---|---|
Profile picture |
170 x 170 |
1:1 |
Cover photo |
851 x 315 |
2.7:1 |
Shared post / link |
1200 x 630 |
1.91:1 |
Story |
1080 x 1920 |
9:16 |
Event cover |
1920 x 1005 |
1.91:1 |
X (Twitter)
| Placement | Size (px) | Ratio |
|---|---|---|
Profile picture |
400 x 400 |
1:1 |
Header / banner |
1500 x 500 |
3:1 |
In-stream post image |
1600 x 900 |
16:9 |
| Placement | Size (px) | Ratio |
|---|---|---|
Profile picture |
400 x 400 |
1:1 |
Personal background |
1584 x 396 |
4:1 |
Company logo |
300 x 300 |
1:1 |
Company cover |
1128 x 191 |
5.9:1 |
Shared post image |
1200 x 627 |
1.91:1 |
YouTube
| Placement | Size (px) | Ratio |
|---|---|---|
Channel icon |
800 x 800 |
1:1 |
Channel banner |
2560 x 1440 |
16:9 |
Banner safe area |
1546 x 423 |
3.65:1 |
Thumbnail |
1280 x 720 |
16:9 |
TikTok & Pinterest
| Placement | Size (px) | Ratio |
|---|---|---|
TikTok profile |
200 x 200 |
1:1 |
TikTok video |
1080 x 1920 |
9:16 |
Pinterest profile |
165 x 165 |
1:1 |
Pinterest pin |
1000 x 1500 |
2:3 |
Cleanor has free browser image resizer tools that crop and resize a photo to any of these sizes locally, so the image never leaves your device.
Frequently asked questions
What size should an Instagram post be? A square post is 1080 x 1080 px (1:1). A portrait post is 1080 x 1350 px (4:5), which takes up the most space in the feed. Stories and Reels are 1080 x 1920 px (9:16).
What is the best size for a YouTube thumbnail? YouTube thumbnails are 1280 x 720 px, a 16:9 ratio, with a minimum width of 640 px. Keep the file under 2 MB.
What size is a Facebook cover photo? A Facebook cover photo displays at 851 x 315 px on desktop. Upload at that size or larger with the same ratio to avoid cropping.
What size is a LinkedIn banner? A personal LinkedIn background (banner) is 1584 x 396 px (4:1). A company page cover is 1128 x 191 px.
Do these sizes change? Yes, platforms adjust recommended sizes from time to time and may crop differently across devices. These are the current standard dimensions; verify anything critical against the platform before publishing.