Every social media platform has its own recommended image dimensions, and using the wrong size means your photos get cropped awkwardly, stretched, compressed too aggressively, or displayed with black bars. Getting the dimensions right before uploading ensures your images look sharp and professional on every platform.
Instagram Image Sizes
- Square post: 1080 x 1080 pixels (1:1 ratio) - The classic Instagram format, works reliably in all feed layouts.
- Portrait post: 1080 x 1350 pixels (4:5 ratio) - Takes up more screen space in the feed, which can increase engagement.
- Landscape post: 1080 x 566 pixels (1.91:1 ratio) - Less common, but useful for panoramic shots.
- Stories and Reels: 1080 x 1920 pixels (9:16 ratio) - Full-screen vertical format.
- Profile picture: 320 x 320 pixels minimum, displayed as a circle.
Facebook Image Sizes
- Feed post: 1200 x 630 pixels - Optimal for shared links and standard photo posts.
- Cover photo: 1640 x 856 pixels - Displays differently on desktop and mobile, keep important content centered.
- Event cover: 1200 x 628 pixels.
- Profile picture: 400 x 400 pixels minimum, displayed as a circle.
Twitter (X) Image Sizes
- In-stream image: 1200 x 675 pixels (16:9 ratio) - Displays fully in the timeline without cropping.
- Header photo: 1500 x 500 pixels.
- Profile picture: 400 x 400 pixels, displayed as a circle.
LinkedIn Image Sizes
- Feed post: 1200 x 627 pixels - Similar to Facebook, optimized for professional content.
- Cover photo: 1584 x 396 pixels.
- Profile picture: 400 x 400 pixels.
YouTube Image Sizes
- Thumbnail: 1280 x 720 pixels (16:9 ratio) - Critical for click-through rates. Must be at least 640 pixels wide.
- Channel banner: 2560 x 1440 pixels - Safe area for text is 1546 x 423 pixels in the center.
How to Resize for Any Platform
The fastest way to resize photos for social media is with fileGOD's image resizer. Enter the target dimensions, drop in your image, and download the resized version. For images that need to be a specific aspect ratio but a different crop, use the image cropper first to frame your subject, then resize to the exact pixel dimensions.
Tips for Better Social Media Images
- Always start with the largest source image. Downsizing looks great, but upsizing a small image will produce blurry results.
- Compress after resizing. Use JPEG compression to reduce file size after resizing, so uploads are fast and platforms do not recompress your image aggressively.
- Keep important content centered. Different platforms crop differently on mobile versus desktop. Center your key visual elements to avoid unexpected cropping.
- Use circle crop for profile pictures. The circle crop tool lets you preview exactly how your profile picture will look before uploading.