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Social Media Image Sizes: The Complete 2026 Guide

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Every social media platform has specific image size requirements. Wrong dimensions mean cropped photos, blurry previews, and lower engagement. This guide covers them all.

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  • Social Media Image Sizes: The Complete 2026 Guide: Every social media platform has specific image size requirements. Wrong dimensions mean cropped photos, blurry previews, and lower engagement. This guide covers them all.

Using the wrong social media image sizes hurts your engagement, reach, and brand perception. Each platform has specific pixel requirements for different image types. This guide provides every dimension you need in 2026.

Instagram Image Sizes 2026

Image TypeDimensions (px)Aspect Ratio
Square Post1080 × 10801:1
Portrait Post1080 × 13504:5
Landscape Post1080 × 5661.91:1
Story / Reel1080 × 19209:16
Profile Photo320 × 3201:1

Tip: Portrait posts (4:5) take up the most screen space in the feed, maximizing visibility. Resize for Instagram with Resizo →

YouTube Image Sizes 2026

Image TypeDimensions (px)Aspect Ratio
Video Thumbnail1280 × 72016:9
Channel Art2560 × 144016:9
Profile Photo800 × 8001:1

Tip: Thumbnails with faces and bold text get 30% more clicks. Resize for YouTube with Resizo →

Facebook Image Sizes 2026

Image TypeDimensions (px)Aspect Ratio
Cover Photo820 × 3122.63:1
Post Image1200 × 6301.91:1
Profile Photo170 × 1701:1
Event Cover1920 × 10051.91:1

Tip: Facebook crops cover photos differently on mobile vs desktop. Test both views. Resize for Facebook with Resizo →

Twitter / X Image Sizes 2026

Image TypeDimensions (px)Aspect Ratio
Post Image1200 × 67516:9
Header Banner1500 × 5003:1
Profile Photo400 × 4001:1

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LinkedIn Image Sizes 2026

Image TypeDimensions (px)Aspect Ratio
Post Image1200 × 6271.91:1
Cover/Banner1584 × 3964:1
Profile Photo400 × 4001:1
Company Banner1128 × 1915.9:1

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WhatsApp Image Sizes 2026

Image TypeDimensions (px)Notes
Profile Photo500 × 500Cropped to circle
Status Image1080 × 19209:16 vertical
Shared ImageMax 1600 × 1600WhatsApp compresses larger

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TikTok Image Sizes 2026

Image TypeDimensions (px)Aspect Ratio
Profile Photo200 × 2001:1
Video Thumbnail1080 × 19209:16

How to Resize Images to Exact Platform Sizes for Free

  • Step 1: Open Resizo in your browser.
  • Step 2: Upload your image.
  • Step 3: Enter the exact pixel dimensions from the tables above.
  • Step 4: Choose output format — WebP for smallest size, PNG for logos
  • Step 5: Download your perfectly-sized image. No upload to any server.

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FAQ

What size is an Instagram Story?
1080 × 1920 pixels with a 9:16 aspect ratio. This is the same size for Instagram Reels.
What is the best YouTube thumbnail size?
1280 × 720 pixels (16:9 ratio). Minimum width is 640px. Use JPG, PNG, or WebP under 2MB.
What size should a Facebook cover photo be?
820 × 312 pixels on desktop. Facebook crops it differently on mobile, so keep important elements centered.
Does Resizo have preset sizes for social media?
Yes. Resizo has dedicated preset pages for Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and WhatsApp.
What image format is best for social media?
JPG and WebP work best for photos. PNG for logos with transparency. Most platforms accept all three formats.

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