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Social Media Image Sizes 2026 - Complete Guide for All Platforms

Using the wrong image size means cropped photos, blurry uploads, or rejected posts. This guide has every dimension for every platform in 2026, plus a free tool to resize instantly.

Video Tutorial

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Quick Reference Table

Platform	Post Type	Size (px)	Aspect Ratio
Instagram	Feed Post	1080 × 1080	1:1
Instagram	Portrait	1080 × 1350	4:5
Instagram	Reels/Stories	1080 × 1920	9:16
Instagram	Profile Photo	320 × 320	1:1
Facebook	Feed Post	1200 × 630	1.91:1
Facebook	Cover Photo	820 × 312	2.7:1
Facebook	Stories	1080 × 1920	9:16
Twitter/X	Tweet Image	1200 × 675	16:9
Twitter/X	Header	1500 × 500	3:1
LinkedIn	Post	1200 × 627	1.91:1
LinkedIn	Banner	1584 × 396	4:1
YouTube	Thumbnail	1280 × 720	16:9
YouTube	Banner	2560 × 1440	16:9
TikTok	Video	1080 × 1920	9:16
Pinterest	Pin	1000 × 1500	2:3
Pinterest	Story Pin	1080 × 1920	9:16

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Instagram Image Sizes 2026

Feed Posts

Type	Dimensions	Best For
Square	1080 × 1080	Products, portraits
Portrait	1080 × 1350	Fashion, full-body
Landscape	1080 × 566	Landscapes, groups

Pro Tip: Portrait (4:5) takes up 78% more screen space than square on mobile feeds.

Instagram Stories & Reels

• Size: 1080 × 1920 pixels
• Aspect Ratio: 9:16 (vertical)
• Max Video Length:
• Stories: 60 seconds
• Reels: 90 seconds

Instagram Profile Photo

• Size: 320 × 320 pixels (displayed as circle)
• Tip: Center your subject - edges get cropped

Instagram Carousel

• Each Image: 1080 × 1080 (square) or 1080 × 1350 (portrait)
• Max Slides: 10
• Tip: Keep all images the same size for smooth scrolling

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Facebook Image Sizes 2026

Feed Posts

• Recommended: 1200 × 630 pixels
• Minimum: 600 × 315 pixels
• Aspect Ratio: 1.91:1

Facebook Cover Photo

• Desktop: 820 × 312 pixels
• Mobile: 640 × 360 pixels (cropped differently)
• Safe Zone: Keep important content centered

Facebook Stories

• Size: 1080 × 1920 pixels
• Aspect Ratio: 9:16
• Display Time: 5 seconds

Facebook Event Cover

• Size: 1200 × 628 pixels
• Aspect Ratio: 1.91:1

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Twitter/X Image Sizes 2026

Tweet Images

• Recommended: 1200 × 675 pixels
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9
• Max per Tweet: 4 images
• Max File Size: 5MB (photo), 15MB (GIF)

Twitter Header

• Size: 1500 × 500 pixels
• Aspect Ratio: 3:1
• Safe Zone: Content in center 1500 × 350

Profile Photo

• Size: 400 × 400 pixels
• Display: Circle

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LinkedIn Image Sizes 2026

LinkedIn Post

• Recommended: 1200 × 627 pixels
• Aspect Ratio: 1.91:1
• Max File Size: 8MB

LinkedIn Banner

• Personal: 1584 × 396 pixels
• Company: 1128 × 191 pixels
• Aspect Ratio: 4:1

LinkedIn Article

• Cover Image: 1200 × 627 pixels
• Inline Images: 552 × 368 pixels minimum

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YouTube Image Sizes 2026

Video Thumbnail

• Size: 1280 × 720 pixels
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9
• Format: JPG, GIF, PNG
• Max Size: 2MB

Pro Tip: Add text overlay for higher CTR. Thumbnails with faces get 38% more clicks.

YouTube Channel Banner

• Size: 2560 × 1440 pixels
• Safe Zone: 1546 × 423 pixels (center)
• Tip: Important content must be in safe zone for all devices

Channel Icon

• Size: 800 × 800 pixels
• Display: Circle

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TikTok Image Sizes 2026

TikTok Video

• Size: 1080 × 1920 pixels
• Aspect Ratio: 9:16
• Length: 15 sec - 10 min

TikTok Profile Photo

• Size: 200 × 200 pixels
• Display: Circle

TikTok Ad

• Video: 1080 × 1920 pixels
• Image: 1080 × 1080 pixels

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Pinterest Image Sizes 2026

Standard Pin

• Size: 1000 × 1500 pixels
• Aspect Ratio: 2:3 (vertical)
• Max Width: 1000 pixels

Story Pins

• Size: 1080 × 1920 pixels
• Aspect Ratio: 9:16

Pinterest Board Cover

• Size: 600 × 600 pixels (square)
• Aspect Ratio: 1:1

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Snapchat Image Sizes 2026

Snapchat Story

• Size: 1080 × 1920 pixels
• Aspect Ratio: 9:16

Snapchat Filter

• Size: 1080 × 1920 pixels
• Format: PNG with transparency

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Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Wrong Aspect Ratio

❌ Result: Automatic cropping, important parts cut off ✅ Fix: Always resize to platform's recommended ratio

2. Low Resolution

❌ Result: Blurry, pixelated images ✅ Fix: Use at least recommended dimensions

3. Too Large File

❌ Result: Slow upload, compression artifacts ✅ Fix: Compress to under 1MB for photos

4. Ignoring Safe Zones

❌ Result: Text/subject cut off on mobile ✅ Fix: Keep important content centered

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How to Resize Images for Social Media

Option 1: Use Imagic AI (Free)

1. Go to Imagic AI Image Resizer
2. Upload your image
3. Enter target dimensions (e.g., 1080 × 1080 for Instagram)
4. Download resized image

Features: - ✅ 100% Free - ✅ No signup - ✅ Batch resize - ✅ Maintain quality

Option 2: Photoshop

1. Image → Image Size
2. Set dimensions
3. Ensure "Resample" is on
4. Export for Web

Option 3: Canva

1. Create design → Custom size
2. Enter dimensions
3. Upload and adjust
4. Download

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File Format Recommendations

Format	Best For	Platforms
JPEG	Photos	All
PNG	Graphics with text	All
WebP	Web (smaller files)	All (2026)
GIF	Animations	Twitter, Facebook
MP4	Video	All

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Size Optimization Tips

Compression

Quality	Use Case	Size Reduction
85%	Social media posts	60-70%
75%	Thumbnails	75-85%
65%	Preview images	85-90%

Batch Processing

For multiple images: 1. Use Imagic AI Batch Resizer 2. Set dimensions once 3. Upload all images 4. Download ZIP with all resized images

Time Saved: 100 images = 10 minutes (vs 3+ hours manual)

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2026 Platform Updates

Recent Changes

Platform	Change	Impact
Instagram	Higher quality feed	Upload at 1080px min
TikTok	10-minute videos	More content space
YouTube	Improved thumbnails	Higher CTR possible
Twitter/X	4K images	Sharper photos

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Summary Checklist

Before posting, verify:

• [ ] Correct dimensions for platform
• [ ] Right aspect ratio
• [ ] File under size limit
• [ ] Important content in safe zone
• [ ] Quality at 80%+
• [ ] Correct format (JPG/PNG)

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Free Tool Recommendation

Imagic AI - Free image resizer with: - All social media presets - Batch processing - No signup required - Instant download

Try it free: imagic-ai.com/tools/image-resizer

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Last updated: March 2026. Bookmark this page for the latest social media image sizes!