Resize Image for Twitter/X — Complete Size Guide 2026

Q: What is the best image size for a Twitter/X post?

The recommended Twitter/X post image size is 1200×675 px (16:9). This displays inline in the timeline without cropping. Maximum file size is 5 MB for photos.

Q: What size is the Twitter/X header photo?

The Twitter/X header photo size is 1500×500 px (3:1 ratio). Keep important content in the center to avoid being covered by the profile picture circle.

Q: What size should a Twitter/X profile picture be?

Twitter/X profile pictures should be 400×400 px (1:1 ratio). They are displayed at 200×200 px on profiles and smaller in the timeline. The image is cropped to a circle.

Twitter / X Image Sizes 2026

Recommended pixel dimensions for every Twitter/X image format. Dimensions verified April 2026 Click Use this size to auto-fill the resizer.

Format	Dimensions	Aspect Ratio	Best For
Post Image	1200 × 675 px	16:9	Tweet image attachments	Use this size
Header Photo	1500 × 500 px	3:1	Profile banner / header	Use this size
Profile Picture	400 × 400 px	1:1	Account avatar (shown at 48px)	Use this size

* Twitter/X compresses images on upload. Use JPG for photos, PNG for screenshots. Max file size is 5 MB for images.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best image size for a Twitter/X post?

The recommended Twitter/X post image size is 1200×675 px (16:9). This displays inline in the timeline without cropping. Max file size is 5 MB for photos.

What size is the Twitter/X header photo?

The Twitter/X header photo size is 1500×500 px (3:1 ratio). Keep important content centered and away from the bottom-left corner, which is partially covered by the profile picture.

What size should a Twitter/X profile picture be?

Twitter/X profile pictures should be 400×400 px (1:1 square). They display at 200×200 px on profiles and smaller in the timeline. The image is cropped to a circle automatically.