Social Media Image Sizes 2026: crop to the exact size.
Current image sizes for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest and Threads on one page. Upload your image, pick a target size, position it with the safe zone visible and download it at the exact size. Your image never leaves your computer.
Drag the image to position it; zoom with the slider or mouse wheel.
2026 social media image sizes
Recommended size, ratio and tips for each platform. Click “Crop to this size” on any card to set up the crop tool.
Portrait post
1080 × 1350 px4:5
Takes the most feed space; the most recommended format.
Square post
1080 × 1080 px1:1
The classic format; cropped at the sides in the profile grid.
3:4 post
1080 × 1440 px3:4
Matches the new profile grid; post it from the Instagram app, as scheduling tools may not support this ratio.
Landscape post
1080 × 566 px1.91:1
Looks small in the feed; prefer portrait when possible.
Stories and Reels
1080 × 1920 px9:16
Keep the top 14%, bottom 35% and sides 6% free of text.
Profile photo
320 × 320 px1:1
Cropped to a circle; you can upload a larger square.
Portrait post
1080 × 1350 px4:5
The best-performing feed format.
Square post
1080 × 1080 px1:1
A safe choice on every device.
Link share (OG image)
1200 × 630 px1.91:1
Your site’s og:image should use this ratio; max 8 MB.
Page cover photo
851 × 315 px2.7:1
Cropped at the sides on mobile; keep text centred.
Event cover
1920 × 1005 px1.91:1
Group cover
1640 × 856 px1.91:1
Story
1080 × 1920 px9:16
Same safe-zone rules as Instagram Stories.
Profile photo
320 × 320 px1:1
Cropped to a circle.
Portrait post
1080 × 1350 px4:5
Takes the most feed space.
Square post
1080 × 1080 px1:1
Link share
1200 × 627 px1.91:1
Preview image for shared articles and pages.
Personal profile banner
1584 × 396 px4:1
The profile photo covers the lower-left part.
Company page cover
1128 × 191 px5.9:1
Keep the same ratio (about 5.9:1) at higher resolutions.
Profile photo and logo
400 × 400 px1:1
Circle on personal profiles, square on company pages.
X (Twitter)
Landscape post image
1600 × 900 px16:9
The safest landscape ratio, shown uncropped in the feed.
Square post image
1080 × 1080 px1:1
Portrait post image
1080 × 1350 px4:5
Profile header
1500 × 500 px3:1
Up to 60 px may be cropped top and bottom.
Profile photo
400 × 400 px1:1
Cropped to a circle; max 2 MB.
YouTube
Video thumbnail
1280 × 720 px16:9
At least 640 px wide; max 2 MB when uploading from a phone.
Channel banner
2560 × 1440 px16:9
Keep text and logos in the central 1235 × 338 px area; only that part shows on every device.
Shorts video
1080 × 1920 px9:16
Profile photo
800 × 800 px1:1
Cropped to a circle.
TikTok
Video and cover
1080 × 1920 px9:16
The caption at the bottom and buttons on the right overlay the image.
Profile photo
200 × 200 px1:1
Cropped to a circle.
Pin
1000 × 1500 px2:3
Pins taller than 2:3 may be cut off in the feed.
Threads
Post image
1080 × 1350 px4:5
Threads accepts any ratio; 4:5 looks best in the feed.
Sizes were checked in October 2026 against platform help pages and the current guides from Buffer and Sked Social.
Why the right size matters
Every platform crops images to its own ratio. Upload the wrong size and your logo gets cut, text ends up under story buttons, and the cover photo shows half on mobile. An image made at the right ratio takes more space in the feed and earns more engagement.
What changed going into 2026
- Instagram went vertical: the profile grid is now 3:4 instead of square. The safest feed choice is still 1080 × 1350 (4:5); 3:4 images can only be posted from the app.
- Vertical wins everywhere: on Facebook, LinkedIn and X, 4:5 portrait images also take the most feed space.
- Safe zones matter: on Stories, Reels, Shorts and TikTok the profile info at the top and the caption at the bottom sit on top of the image. The safe-zone guide in the crop tool shows those areas.
How to use the crop tool
- Choose your image or drag and drop it.
- Pick a target size from the list, or click “Crop to this size” on a card below.
- Drag the image to position it and zoom with the slider. Stories and profile photos show the safe zone and circle crop.
- Download it at the exact size as JPG, PNG or WebP.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Short answers about social media images.
What is the best image size for Instagram?
As of 2026, 1080 × 1350 pixels (4:5) is the safest choice for feed posts: it takes the most space and works with every scheduling tool. Use 1080 × 1920 (9:16) for Stories and Reels.
Which size should I use for LinkedIn?
1080 × 1350 portrait or 1080 × 1080 square for feed images, 1200 × 627 for link previews and 1584 × 396 pixels for a personal profile banner.
Why does my image look blurry?
If your image is smaller than the target size it gets upscaled and loses sharpness. The crop tool warns you when this happens. Start with an image at least as large as the target.
Is my image uploaded to a server?
No. Cropping happens entirely in your browser; your image never leaves your computer.
How often are the sizes updated?
Platforms change sizes from time to time. The sizes on this page were checked in October 2026 and will be updated when they change.