Social Media Image Sizes 2026: Complete Cheat Sheet

Every platform has different image requirements. Using wrong dimensions means cropped heads, blurry photos, or wasted screen space. Here's the definitive guide.

Instagram

Type	Size (pixels)	Aspect Ratio
Profile photo	320×320	1:1
Square post	1080×1080	1:1
Portrait post	1080×1350	4:5
Story/Reel	1080×1920	9:16
Carousel	1080×1080	1:1

Facebook

Type	Size (pixels)	Aspect Ratio
Profile photo	170×170	1:1
Cover photo	851×315	2.7:1
Post image	1200×630	1.91:1
Story	1080×1920	9:16
Event cover	1920×1005	~2:1

Type	Size (pixels)	Aspect Ratio
Profile photo	400×400	1:1
Background	1584×396	4:1
Post image	1200×627	1.91:1
Company logo	300×300	1:1

Twitter/X

Type	Size (pixels)	Aspect Ratio
Profile photo	400×400	1:1
Header	1500×500	3:1
Post image	1200×675	16:9
Card image	800×418	1.91:1

YouTube

Type	Size (pixels)	Aspect Ratio
Thumbnail	1280×720	16:9
Channel art	2560×1440	16:9
Profile photo	800×800	1:1

TikTok

Type	Size (pixels)	Aspect Ratio
Profile photo	200×200	1:1
Video	1080×1920	9:16

How to Resize Quickly

ToolPilot's Image Resizer has one-click presets for all these platforms:

Upload your image
Select the platform preset (e.g., "Instagram Post")
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Pro Tips

Always upload larger than needed — platforms compress on upload
Use PNG for graphics with text — JPEG compression blurs text
Keep important content centered — different devices crop differently
Test on mobile — 80%+ of social media usage is mobile

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Social Media Image Sizes 2026: Complete Cheat Sheet + Free Resizer