How to Resize Images for Social Media (2024 Size Guide)
Updated March 2024 — The exact pixel dimensions for every major platform.
Every social media platform has different image size requirements. Upload the wrong size and your images get cropped, stretched, or compressed into blur. This guide gives you the exact dimensions for each platform.
Why Image Dimensions Matter
Social platforms automatically resize images that don't match their requirements. The problem is how they resize:
- Too small: Image gets stretched, causing blur
- Wrong ratio: Image gets cropped, cutting off important content
- Too large: Image gets compressed, reducing quality
The solution is simple: resize before you upload.
Instagram Image Sizes
Instagram displays all images at 1080px width. Here are the optimal sizes:
| Type | Dimensions | Aspect Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Square Post | 1080 x 1080 | 1:1 |
| Portrait Post | 1080 x 1350 | 4:5 |
| Landscape Post | 1080 x 566 | 1.91:1 |
| Story / Reel | 1080 x 1920 | 9:16 |
| Profile Photo | 320 x 320 | 1:1 |
Pro tip: Portrait posts (4:5) get more engagement because they take up more screen space in the feed. Use 1080x1350 for maximum visibility.
Twitter / X Image Sizes
Twitter's image handling changed with the rebrand. Here are the current specs:
| Type | Dimensions | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Profile Photo | 400 x 400 | Displays as circle |
| Header Image | 1500 x 500 | 3:1 ratio, cropped on mobile |
| Single Image Tweet | 1200 x 675 | 16:9 recommended |
| Link Card Image | 1200 x 628 | 1.91:1 ratio |
LinkedIn Image Sizes
LinkedIn has specific requirements for professional content:
| Type | Dimensions | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Profile Photo | 800 x 800 | Displays as circle |
| Cover Image | 1584 x 396 | Sides crop on mobile |
| Feed Post | 1200 x 627 | 1.91:1 optimal |
| Company Logo | 300 x 300 | Minimum size |
Facebook Image Sizes
| Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|
| Profile Photo | 512 x 512 |
| Cover Photo | 820 x 462 |
| Feed Post | 1200 x 630 |
| Story | 1080 x 1920 |
| Event Cover | 1200 x 628 |
YouTube Image Sizes
| Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|
| Thumbnail | 1280 x 720 |
| Channel Banner | 2560 x 1440 |
| Profile Photo | 800 x 800 |
Best Practices for All Platforms
- Use JPG for photos: Smaller file sizes, faster uploads, and platforms handle JPG better than PNG.
- Start with high-resolution: Always resize down, never up. Upscaling creates blur.
- Compress after resizing: Reduce file size without visible quality loss using 80-85% quality.
- Test on mobile: Most social media is viewed on phones. Check how your images look at small sizes.
- Keep important content centered: Edges often get cropped on different devices.
Quick Resize Workflow
Here's the fastest way to prepare images for social media:
- Start with your original high-resolution image
- Use our Resize Image tool to set the exact dimensions
- Compress with our Image Compressor (80% quality)
- Or use Image Workflow to do both in one step
All processing happens in your browser. Your images never leave your device.