Social Media Image Sizes 2026: The Complete Guide (Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, X)

Uploading the wrong image size to social media means blurry thumbnails, cropped profile photos, and feeds that look unprofessional. Every platform has specific requirements — and they change. This guide covers exact dimensions for every major platform in 2026, plus the quickest way to resize without leaving your browser.

Instagram Image Sizes 2026

Instagram compresses and crops aggressively. Start with the right dimensions to avoid pixelation and unwanted cropping.

• Square post — 1080 × 1080 px (1:1). The safest choice for grid consistency.
• Portrait post — 1080 × 1350 px (4:5). Shows the largest in feed — recommended for single photos.
• Landscape post — 1080 × 566 px (1.91:1). Use for wide panoramas.
• Stories / Reels — 1080 × 1920 px (9:16). Keep key content in the center 1080 × 1420 px "safe zone" to avoid UI overlay.
• Profile photo — 320 × 320 px (displayed as circle, 110 px on feed). Upload at least 320 × 320 for clarity.
• Carousel post — 1080 × 1080 px or 1080 × 1350 px. All slides must share the same aspect ratio.

YouTube Image Sizes 2026

• Thumbnail — 1280 × 720 px (16:9), max 2 MB. This is the single most click-driving asset on your channel. Use JPG or PNG.
• Channel banner (desktop) — 2560 × 1440 px. The "safe zone" that appears on all devices is the center 1546 × 423 px — keep all logos and text inside it.
• Channel banner (mobile) — center 1546 × 423 px is the guaranteed visible area on mobile.
• Profile photo — 800 × 800 px (displayed as circle, 98 px on most pages).
• Community post image — 1080 × 1080 px recommended.

X (Twitter) Image Sizes 2026

• In-feed image — 1200 × 675 px (16:9). Up to 4 images per tweet; all are displayed cropped to approximately 16:9 in timeline.
• Header / banner — 1500 × 500 px (3:1). Displays at 1500 × 500 on desktop but crops to roughly 1263 × 421 on mobile — keep key content centered.
• Profile photo — 400 × 400 px minimum. Displayed as a circle.
• Card image — 1200 × 628 px for summary_large_image Open Graph cards.

LinkedIn Image Sizes 2026

• Profile banner (personal) — 1584 × 396 px (4:1). Cropped on mobile; keep logos and text away from edges.
• Company page cover — 1128 × 191 px.
• Profile photo — 400 × 400 px, displayed as circle.
• Feed post image — 1200 × 627 px (1.91:1). LinkedIn displays images at this ratio in the feed.
• Article cover image — 1920 × 1080 px (16:9).

Facebook Image Sizes 2026

• Feed post — 1200 × 630 px. Facebook renders wider; this is the safest safe zone.
• Story — 1080 × 1920 px (9:16), same as Instagram.
• Cover photo (page) — 820 × 312 px on desktop, 640 × 360 on mobile. Upload at 820 × 360 to cover both.
• Profile photo — 170 × 170 px on desktop (displayed as circle).
• Event cover — 1920 × 1005 px recommended.

TikTok Image Sizes 2026

• Profile photo — 200 × 200 px minimum, displayed as circle.
• Video cover / thumbnail — 1080 × 1920 px (9:16). TikTok is a vertical video platform — all content is 9:16.
• Photo post — 1080 × 1920 px or 1080 × 1080 px.

Pinterest Image Sizes 2026

• Standard pin — 1000 × 1500 px (2:3). The classic Pinterest ratio — tall images perform better.
• Square pin — 1000 × 1000 px.
• Idea pin (video/story) — 1080 × 1920 px (9:16).
• Profile photo — 165 × 165 px.

How to Resize Images for Social Media in Seconds

Picovert's Social Media Resizer includes presets for every platform and size listed above. Select a platform, choose the output size, and download — no account required, all processing in your browser.

1. Open the Social Media Resizer.
2. Drop your image or click to upload.
3. Pick a platform (Instagram, YouTube, X, LinkedIn, etc.) and the specific format.
4. Download the resized image. Repeat for other sizes if needed.

For custom dimensions, use the free image resizer to enter exact pixel values.

General Tips for Social Media Images

• Always upload at the recommended resolution, not smaller — platforms upscale smaller images, causing visible blur.
• Use JPG for photos (smallest file for photos), PNG for graphics with text or flat colors, and WebP where supported for the best balance of quality and size.
• Keep text and logos in the safe zone — avoid the outer 10-15% of any cover or banner image, as mobile and desktop crop differently.
• Max file size limits: Instagram 8 MB (photos), X 5 MB (photos), YouTube thumbnails 2 MB. Compress with Picovert's image compressor if needed.
• Profile photos are always displayed as circles — avoid placing important content at the corners of your profile photo.

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