{"id":2552,"date":"2026-03-16T14:18:41","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T09:18:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/?p=2552"},"modified":"2026-03-16T19:45:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T14:45:50","slug":"social-media-image-sizes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/social-media-image-sizes","title":{"rendered":"The Complete Guide to Social Media Image Sizes in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social media image sizes play a crucial role in how your content appears across different platforms. Even the most well-designed visual can look unprofessional if it\u2019s cropped, stretched, or uploaded in the wrong dimensions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visual content dominates social media today, and it has a major impact on engagement. In fact, content with relevant images gets <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialmediatoday.com\/news\/7-tips-for-using-visual-content-marketing\/548660\/#:~:text=Content%20with%20relevant%20images%20gets,engagement%20than%20those%20without%20images.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">94% more views<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> than content without visuals, demonstrating the power of properly optimized visuals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, every platform has different requirements for posts, profile pictures, stories, ads, and thumbnails, and these social media image sizes change frequently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help you stay updated, this guide covers the latest image size recommendations for major social media platforms, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">X (formerly Twitter)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TikTok<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snapchat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YouTube<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pinterest<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Business Profile<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Threads<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bluesky<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bookmark this page (Ctrl+D on Windows or Cmd+D on Mac) so you can quickly check the correct dimensions whenever you create new social media content.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Why Choosing the Right Image Size is Important for Social Media<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So now you know, visuals play a key role in extending your reach on social media platforms. If you use the wrong image sizes, visuals may be cropped or stretched, or they may look unprofessional.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to post the right image size on social media platforms because:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Posting images at the perfect size looks professional and helps prevent stretching, pixelation, or awkward cropping that can damage your post&#8217;s visual appeal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optimized images improve engagement and readability. When an image is correctly sized for a platform, the audience can view the full content without parts being cut off by the feed layout, UI elements, or preview cropping.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using the correct dimensions also ensures your branding, text overlays, and design elements remain visible across both desktop and mobile devices, where cropping behavior can differ.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f0f8ff; border-left: 4px solid #0073aa; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Pro Tip:<\/strong> Always keep important text or logos inside the \u201csafe area\u201d of your design, especially for vertical formats like Stories, Reels, TikTok, or Shorts. This prevents UI elements such as captions, profile icons, or buttons from covering important parts of your visuals.<\/span><\/div>\n<h2>Image Size for the Social Media Platforms<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29267 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/table_14.webp\" alt=\"Social Media Platforms Image Sizes 2026\" width=\"2174\" height=\"1152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/table_14.webp 2174w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/table_14-450x238.webp 450w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/table_14-1024x543.webp 1024w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/table_14-768x407.webp 768w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/table_14-1536x814.webp 1536w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/table_14-2048x1085.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2174px) 100vw, 2174px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, we\u2019ll cover the right image sizes for the most commonly used platforms:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">X (formerly Twitter)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TikTok<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snapchat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YouTube<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pinterest<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Business Profile<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Threads<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bluesky<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>1. Facebook Image Sizes<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/facebook-statistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.07 billion plus monthly active users<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Facebook is the largest social media platform. With such a large viewership, it is very important to use the correct image size when posting new content. This way, your content will look more professional.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29401 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/facebook_image_s.webp\" alt=\"Facebook Image Sizes\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/facebook_image_s.webp 1778w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/facebook_image_s-450x348.webp 450w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/facebook_image_s-1024x792.webp 1024w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/facebook_image_s-768x594.webp 768w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/facebook_image_s-1536x1189.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1778px) 100vw, 1778px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The details for the right size for Facebook images are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Facebook Posts<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to upload the image at the highest available quality.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Feed\/timeline:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Landscape: 1080 \u00d7 566 px (1.91:1)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vertical: 1080 \u00d7 1359 px (4:5)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Square: 1080 \u00d7 1080 px (1:1)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carousel options range from 2 to 10 images. (Square 1:1 is a safe choice for consistency.)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended dimension: 1080 \u00d7 1920 px<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ratio: 9:16<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Max file size: 30 MB<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Video Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Max duration: (varies by placement; keep short-form vertical)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ratio: 9:16<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A minimum video width of 500 px is commonly used for story-style placements.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>For Facebook Page<\/h3>\n<p><b>Profile Picture<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended upload: 320 \u00d7 320 px<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Display size (desktop): 176 \u00d7 176 px<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Display size (smartphone): 196 \u00d7 196 px<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Cover Photo<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended upload: 851 \u00d7 315 px<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Display size (desktop): 820 \u00d7 312 px<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Display size (smartphone): 640 \u00d7 360 px<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideal file size: &lt; 100 KB<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Cover Videos<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The allowed video length is 20-90 seconds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The video dimension should be 820 x 462 px.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Panorama Photos<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The maximum file size allowed is 30 MB.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ratio should be 2:1.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The recommended dimension is 30,000 Px for any direction.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The overall size should be less than 135,000 px.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>For Facebook Event Cover Photos<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optimal Dimensions: 1920 x 1005 pixels.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum Size: 1200 x 628 pixels (lower quality).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspect Ratio: 16:9<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep important text\/logo centered to handle cropping.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>For Facebook Ads<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Feed ad:<\/strong> 1440 \u00d7 1440 (1:1) or 1440 \u00d7 1800 (4:5), with a minimum of 600 \u00d7 600 and a max of 30 MB.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Facebook Search:<\/strong> at least 1080 \u00d7 1080, ratio 1.91:1 to 1:1, max 30MB.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Right column (desktop):<\/strong> at least 1080 \u00d7 1080, ratio 1:1.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Facebook Marketplace image ads:<\/strong> 1080 x 1080 px. The ratio should be 1.91:1 to 1:1. The maximum file size allowed is 30 MB.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Right Column Ads:<\/strong> 1080 x 1080 px. The ratio should be 1:1. This feature is available only on desktop.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Messenger Stories Ads:<\/strong> 1080 x 1080 px at a 9:16 aspect ratio.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> If you want one creative to \u201cfit everywhere,\u201d design square (1:1) first, then crop vertical (4:5) and Stories (9:16).<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 0 0 30px; padding: 15px 0 15px 0; line-height: 25px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6200\" src=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Link-1.webp\" alt=\"link\" width=\"34\" height=\"34\" \/> <strong>Check out:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/facebook-analytics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Quick Guide to Facebook Analytics for Performance Tracking<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>2. Instagram Image Sizes<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram is an aesthetic, image-first platform, so sizing matters. On social media, knowing the right image size is essential. So, you can avoid the last-minute hassle and make your Instagram photos look professional.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram supports horizontal, vertical, and square images.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29402 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/instagram_image_s.webp\" alt=\"Instagram Image Sizes\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/instagram_image_s.webp 1778w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/instagram_image_s-450x348.webp 450w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/instagram_image_s-1024x792.webp 1024w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/instagram_image_s-768x594.webp 768w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/instagram_image_s-1536x1189.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1778px) 100vw, 1778px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The right sizes for images, videos, stories, or thumbnails to post on Instagram are as follows;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Profile Picture<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended dimension: 320 \u00d7 320 px<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Instagram Stories and Stories Ads<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The recommended dimensions for Instagram Stories are 1080 x 1920 px.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram Stories ads: 1440 x 2560 pixels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The right ratio is 9:16.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The maximum file size allowed is 30 MB.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Instagram&#8217;s official guidelines, leave approximately 14% (250 pixels) at the top and 20% (340 pixels) at the bottom of the image. It is done to prevent them from being covered by a profile picture or a call to action.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Instagram Reels<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended size: 1080 \u00d7 1920 px (feed) and ratio 9:16.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grid view can be cropped differently (commonly to 1080 \u00d7 1440) at a 3:4 ratio.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you create Reels covers, design them so the \u201cgrid crop\u201d still looks good (centered subject + minimal edge text).<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 0 0 30px; padding: 15px 0 15px 0; line-height: 25px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6200\" src=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Link-1.webp\" alt=\"link\" width=\"34\" height=\"34\" \/> <strong>Also Read:<\/strong> A step-by-step guide to learn <a href=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/manage-multiple-instagram-accounts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how to manage multiple Instagram accounts<\/a>.<\/div>\n<h3>Instagram Posts and Image Ads<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Landscape image:<\/strong> 1080 x 566 pixels (feed) or 1012 x 1350 (grid)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Vertical image:<\/strong> 1080 x 1350 pixels (feed) or 1012 x 1350 (grid)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Square image:<\/strong> 1080 x 1080 pixels (feed) or 1012 x 1350 (grid)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Carousel images:<\/strong> 1080 x 1350 pixels (feed) or 1012 x 1350 (grid)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Ratios:<\/strong> 1.91:1 (landscape), 1:1 (square), 4:5 (vertical)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The minimum width is 500 px.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The minimum height is 400 px.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Instagram Thumbnails<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thumbnails can display around 161 \u00d7 201 px in grid contexts; upload at 1080px width for best quality.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f0f8ff; border-left: 4px solid #0073aa; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong>Try this: <\/strong>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/social-calendar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SocialBu&#8217;s drag-and-drop calendar<\/a> view to plan your IG feed and schedule content in advance.<\/div>\n<h2>3. X (formerly Twitter) Image Sizes<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">X (Twitter) comes among the top social media platforms. It has about 346 million monthly active users. Generally, people share their opinions on Twitter. And tweets have a 280-character limitation. To convey more, users have to create images or Twitter threads.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29403 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/twitter_image_s.webp\" alt=\"X (formerly Twitter) Image Sizes\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/twitter_image_s.webp 1778w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/twitter_image_s-450x348.webp 450w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/twitter_image_s-1024x792.webp 1024w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/twitter_image_s-768x594.webp 768w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/twitter_image_s-1536x1189.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1778px) 100vw, 1778px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twitter image size guideline is as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>For X Profile<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Profile picture: 400 \u00d7 400 px<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cover\/header: 1500 \u00d7 500 px<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The maximum allowed file size is 2 MB.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended file type: JPG, GIF, or PNG<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Posts (Images in the feed)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Landscape images:<\/strong> 1280 x 720 pixels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Minimum:<\/strong> 600 \u00d7 335 pixels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Square images:<\/strong> 1080 \u00d7 1080 pixels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Vertical images:<\/strong> 720 x 1280 pixels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Max images per post:<\/strong> 4 images<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>X Cards \/ Link Preview Images<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep a standard safe ratio, such as 1.91:1 (common across multiple platforms), for link-preview-style images.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The right dimension for the summary card is 120 x 120 px.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the summary card with a large image, the maximum dimensions are 4096 x 4096 px.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the website card: 800 x 320 px.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the player card: 262 x 262 px or 359 x 196 px. For this, the correct aspect ratio is 16:9.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>X Ads Image Sizes (High-level, keep as flexible)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standalone image ad sizes: 1200 x 1200 pixels (1:1) or 1200 x 628 pixels (1.91:1).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Website Card image, App images, or Polls: 800 x 418 px with a ratio of 1.91:1. or 800 x 800 px with a ratio of 1:1.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image Ad with Conversation buttons: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">800 x 418 px. The right ratio is 1.91:1. The maximum file size allowed is 3 MB.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carousels image Ads: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">800 x 418 px (1.91:1) and 800 x 800 px (1:1). For 2-6 image cards, the maximum allowed file size is 20 MB.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>4. LinkedIn Image Sizes<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn is the best platform for job recruitment and growing your professional network. This makes it even more important to use the right image size when posting here.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29404 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/linnkedin_image_s.webp\" alt=\"LinkedIn Image Sizes\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/linnkedin_image_s.webp 1778w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/linnkedin_image_s-450x348.webp 450w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/linnkedin_image_s-1024x792.webp 1024w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/linnkedin_image_s-768x594.webp 768w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/linnkedin_image_s-1536x1189.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1778px) 100vw, 1778px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn image size guideline is as follows;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>For LinkedIn Profile<\/h3>\n<p><b>Profile Picture<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended: 400 \u00d7 400 px or larger<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Max: 7680 \u00d7 4320 px<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Max file size: 8 MB<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Cover Image<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended: 1584 \u00d7 396 px<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Ratio: 4:1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>For LinkedIn Posts<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blog post \/ shared link image: 1200 \u00d7 627 px (1.91:1)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video Post Images: The recommended image dimensions are 256 x 144 px and 4096 x 2304 px.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>For LinkedIn Business Pages<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Profile picture or logo of the business page is 300 x 300 px.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Company logo: 400 \u00d7 400 px<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Page cover: 1128 \u00d7 191 px<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life tab main image: 1128 \u00d7 376 px<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life tab custom module: 502 \u00d7 282 px<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life tab company images: 900 \u00d7 600 px<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>LinkedIn Ads Image Sizes<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Landscape: 1200 \u00d7 628 px (File size 5 MB).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Square: 1200 \u00d7 1200 px (File size 5 MB).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vertical (mobile): 720 \u00d7 900 px (File size 5 MB).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carousel: 1080 \u00d7 1080 px with a ratio of 1:1, 2\u201310 images. The maximum file size is 10 MB.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn crops differently on mobile vs desktop, so preview both before finalizing cover images.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 0 0 30px; padding: 15px 0 15px 0; line-height: 25px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6200\" src=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Link-1.webp\" alt=\"link\" width=\"34\" height=\"34\" \/> <strong>Check out:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/best-time-to-post-on-linkedin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Times to Post on LinkedIn<\/a> to know the best time slots to post on the platform and get maximum engagement.<\/div>\n<h2>5. TikTok Image Sizes<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TikTok is a popular social media platform that has grown rapidly in recent years. The platform has become a hub for short-form videos, with users creating and sharing content on a wide range of topics.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29406 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/tiktok_image_s.webp\" alt=\"TikTok Image Sizes\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/tiktok_image_s.webp 1778w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/tiktok_image_s-450x348.webp 450w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/tiktok_image_s-1024x792.webp 1024w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/tiktok_image_s-768x594.webp 768w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/tiktok_image_s-1536x1189.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1778px) 100vw, 1778px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The recommended image sizes help ensure your visuals look crisp and clear on TikTok. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using the right aspect ratios for each content type is also important for the feed layout.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Profile Photo<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Recommended:<\/strong> 200 \u00d7 200 px<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Minimum:<\/strong> 20 \u00d7 20 px<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Posts (Photo-based content\/creatives)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Landscape posts:<\/strong> 1920 \u00d7 1080 px<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Portrait posts:<\/strong> 1080 \u00d7 1920 px<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Square posts:<\/strong> 1080 \u00d7 1080 px<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Recommended:<\/strong> 1080 \u00d7 1920 px<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Carousels<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Recommended dimensions:<\/strong> 1080 x 1920 with an aspect ratio of 9:16.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Ads<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Landscape video ads:<\/strong> 1920 \u00d7 1080 px<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Square ads:<\/strong> 640 \u00d7 640 px minimum (1:1)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Image ads:<\/strong> vertical 1080 \u00d7 1920 is a safe standard<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f0f8ff; border-left: 4px solid #0073aa; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Pro Tip:<\/strong> Design for 9:16 first (1080\u00d71920). You can crop down to square\/landscape later without losing core framing.<\/span><\/div>\n<h2>6. Snapchat Image Sizes<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snapchat remains a highly popular social media platform, especially among younger users. The platform is known for sharing snaps and chatting with friends. This considerable user base makes Snapchat a crucial platform for individuals, brands, and businesses looking to connect with a large, engaged audience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29407 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/snapchat_image_s.webp\" alt=\"Snapchat Image Sizes\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/snapchat_image_s.webp 1778w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/snapchat_image_s-450x348.webp 450w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/snapchat_image_s-1024x792.webp 1024w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/snapchat_image_s-768x594.webp 768w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/snapchat_image_s-1536x1189.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1778px) 100vw, 1778px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image sizes are important for maintaining high-quality visuals and ensuring content is displayed optimally on Snapchat.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Profile Picture<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Recommended:<\/strong> 320 \u00d7 320 px<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Maximum file size:<\/strong> 2 MB\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Snapchat banner image size:<\/strong> 375 x 278 px (file size 2MB).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Snapchat Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Recommended:<\/strong> 1080 \u00d7 1920 px with an aspect ratio of 9:16.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Snapchat Ads Sizes<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Single image ads:<\/strong> 1080 \u00d7 1920 px (full screen)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Video ads:<\/strong> 1080 \u00d7 1920 px (9:16 fullscreen)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Supported file formats:<\/strong> JPEG and PNG, and the maximum file size is 5 MB.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep text away from edges. Snap UI elements can overlap content.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>7. YouTube Image Sizes<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YouTube is one of the most popular and widely used social media and video-sharing platforms globally. With over 2 billion logged-in monthly users, YouTube offers a vast and diverse audience, making it an essential platform for individuals, content creators, and businesses to reach and engage with a wide range of viewers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29408 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/youtube_image_s.webp\" alt=\"YouTube Image Sizes\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/youtube_image_s.webp 1778w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/youtube_image_s-450x357.webp 450w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/youtube_image_s-1024x813.webp 1024w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/youtube_image_s-768x610.webp 768w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/youtube_image_s-1536x1220.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1778px) 100vw, 1778px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, channel branding sizes matter a lot for visual quality and consistency across a YouTube channel, which in turn drives more audience engagement.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Profile Picture<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Recommended:<\/strong> 800 \u00d7 800 px<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Minimum image size:<\/strong> 98\u00d798 px<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Displays as a circle, so it\u2019s important to ensure the image&#8217;s main content is centered.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Maximum file size:<\/strong> 4 MB.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Cover\/Banner Photo<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Recommended:<\/strong> 2560 \u00d7 1440 px (16:9)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Safe area for text\/logos:<\/strong> 235 x 338 px<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Minimum dimensions:<\/strong> 2048 x 1152<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Maximum file size:<\/strong> 6 MB<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>File supported:<\/strong> PNG or GIF<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Video Thumbnails<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Recommended:<\/strong> 1280 \u00d7 720 px<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Minimum width:<\/strong> 640 pixels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Aspect ratio:<\/strong> 16:9<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Maximum file size:<\/strong> 2 MB<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Podcast Playlist Thumbnail Size<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Recommended:<\/strong> 1280 \u00d7 1280 with an aspect ratio of 1:1.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Maximum supported file size:<\/strong> 10 MB.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>YouTube Shorts<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended: 1920\u00d71080 px with an aspect ratio of 9:16.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>8. Pinterest Image Sizes<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pinterest is a popular and influential visual discovery and social media platform, with <a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.pinterest.com\/en-gb\/company\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">619 million monthly active users<\/a> worldwide. These image sizes are important for ensuring high-quality and visually appealing content on Pinterest, which can lead to higher engagement and improved performance for both organic and promoted content.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29409 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pinterest_image_s.webp\" alt=\"Pinterest Image Sizes\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pinterest_image_s.webp 1778w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pinterest_image_s-450x348.webp 450w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pinterest_image_s-1024x792.webp 1024w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pinterest_image_s-768x594.webp 768w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pinterest_image_s-1536x1189.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1778px) 100vw, 1778px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Profile Picture<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended: 280 \u00d7 280 px<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maximum file size: 10 MB<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Square images work best for profile pictures on Pinterest, as they are displayed as circles.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Profile cover photo: 800 x 450 PX (16:9).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Standard Image Pins<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended: 1000 \u00d7 1500 px<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspect ratio is 2:3 along with 9:16, 3:4, 4:5, and 1:1.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Max file size: 20 MB for web and 1 GB for app.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Pinterest Video Pins<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At least: 1000 x 1000 px or 1000 \u00d7 1500 px<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspect ratio: 1:1 to 2:3<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The recommended video length is 4 seconds to 15 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The File types are\u00a0 MP4, .MOV, .M4V<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Carousel Pins<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1000 \u00d7 1500 px per image (or 1:1 variants)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can include up to 5 images<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Story Pins \/ Idea Pins<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended: 1080 \u00d7 1920 px (9:16)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can include up to 20 pages with images or videos<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Pinterest Ad Pins<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended image dimension size: 1000 x 1500 pixels and aspect ratio: 2:3 to 1:2.1<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maximum file size: 20 MB<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f0f8ff; border-left: 4px solid #0073aa; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Pro Tip:<\/strong> Avoid very long pins; Pinterest can down-rank \u201coverly tall\u201d formats. Stay near 2:3 for the safest performance.<\/span><\/div>\n<h2>9. Google Business Profile<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local and brick-and-mortar businesses mainly use this platform. Google Business Profile helps businesses:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gain exposure to potential customers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get leads.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get customer reviews and enhance the business.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organize their review management strategy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29410 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/google_business_image_s-1.webp\" alt=\"Google Business Profile\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/google_business_image_s-1.webp 1778w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/google_business_image_s-1-450x297.webp 450w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/google_business_image_s-1-1024x676.webp 1024w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/google_business_image_s-1-768x507.webp 768w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/google_business_image_s-1-1536x1014.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1778px) 100vw, 1778px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are three types of images commonly used in GBP:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logo<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cover photo<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business photo<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For all these types, Google\u2019s guidelines are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended: 720 \u00d7 720 px<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum: 250 \u00d7 250 px<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Max file size: 5 MB<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Formats: JPG or PNG<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f0f8ff; border-left: 4px solid #0073aa; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Pro Tip:<\/strong> If you upload slightly higher-quality (but within the file size limit), Google\u2019s compression will still keep it looking crisp across Search\/Maps.<\/span><\/div>\n<h2>10. Threads Image Sizes<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Threads is Meta\u2019s text-first social media platform that launched as a companion to Instagram. Because it is closely integrated with Instagram, many of its image guidelines follow similar aspect ratios.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29411 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/threads_image_s.webp\" alt=\"Threads Image Sizes\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/threads_image_s.webp 1778w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/threads_image_s-450x348.webp 450w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/threads_image_s-1024x792.webp 1024w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/threads_image_s-768x594.webp 768w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/threads_image_s-1536x1189.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1778px) 100vw, 1778px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As Threads continues to grow, more creators and brands are sharing visual posts, memes, and carousel-style content on the platform. Using the right image size ensures your posts appear clearly in the feed without being cropped.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Profile Picture<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended dimension: 320 x 320 px<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Format: JPG or PNG<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Threads Post Images<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Threads supports landscape, square, and vertical images.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommended dimensions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Square image: 1080 x 1080 px<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Landscape image: 1080 x 566 px<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Portrait image: 1080 x 1350 px<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to 20 images or videos in a single thread<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Recommended aspect ratios:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1:1 (square)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.91:1 (landscape)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4:5 (portrait)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These ratios are similar to those of Instagram feed posts, making it easier to repurpose content across both platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Threads Carousel Posts<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Threads also supports multiple images in a single post.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Recommended size:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1080 x 1080 px (square)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using square images in carousel posts helps maintain consistency across slides.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Video Posts<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended resolution: 1080 x 1920 px<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspect ratio: 9:16<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f0f8ff; border-left: 4px solid #0073aa; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 20px 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong>Try this: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you post regularly on both Instagram and Threads, scheduling content manually can be time-consuming. With <a href=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/publish\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SocialBu\u2019s Publishing feature<\/a>, you can organize your content calendar and publish posts across multiple platforms without switching between different dashboards.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<h2>11. Bluesky Image Sizes<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bluesky is an emerging decentralized social media platform gaining popularity as an alternative to traditional microblogging platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29412 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bluesky_image_s.webp\" alt=\"Bluesky Image Sizes\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bluesky_image_s.webp 1778w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bluesky_image_s-450x348.webp 450w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bluesky_image_s-1024x792.webp 1024w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bluesky_image_s-768x594.webp 768w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bluesky_image_s-1536x1189.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1778px) 100vw, 1778px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although the platform is still evolving, creators and brands are beginning to use it to share updates, images, and community-driven discussions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Profile Picture<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended dimension: 400 x 400 px<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspect ratio: 1:1<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Bluesky Banner \/ Cover Image<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended dimension: 1500 x 500 px<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3:1 aspect ratio on desktop and 4:1 aspect ratio on mobile devices<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Post Images<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bluesky allows images in posts, making content more engaging.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Recommended sizes:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Square image: 1080 x 1080 px<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Landscape image: 1600 x 900 px<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Portrait image: 1080 x 1350 px<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Recommended ratios:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1:1 (square)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16:9 (landscape)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4:5 (portrait)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Number of Images<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to 4 images per post<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Universal Social Media Image Sizes<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating unique images for every social media platform can quickly become overwhelming. A simple strategy used by many social media managers is to design three master formats:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29268 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/table_15.webp\" alt=\"Universal Social Media Image Sizes\" width=\"1548\" height=\"966\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/table_15.webp 1548w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/table_15-450x281.webp 450w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/table_15-1024x639.webp 1024w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/table_15-768x479.webp 768w, https:\/\/socialbu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/table_15-1536x959.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1548px) 100vw, 1548px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Square (1080 x 1080 px): Works for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Threads.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vertical (1080 x 1920 px): Best for Stories, Reels, TikTok, and Shorts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Landscape (1600 x 900 px): Great for YouTube thumbnails, X posts, and blog previews.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By starting with these three formats, you can easily crop or adjust images for different platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Grow your Social Media Presence with SocialBu<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing the correct social media image sizes helps your profiles look more professional and ensures your content appears correctly across different platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, designing and publishing posts for multiple networks can still be time-consuming.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where <a href=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SocialBu<\/a> can make your workflow much easier. SocialBu allows you to create, schedule, and publish posts across multiple social media platforms from one dashboard. Instead of manually posting everywhere, you can plan your entire content calendar and keep your social media presence consistent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With SocialBu, you can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedule and publish posts across all the major social media platforms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Track how your posts perform using detailed<a href=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/analyze\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> social media analytics<\/a>. Understand which posts, formats, and campaigns generate the most engagement to refine your social media strategy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/collaborate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Collaborate with your team<\/a> easily on social media campaigns. You can manage approvals, assign roles, and collaborate on content creation without needing to switch between multiple tools.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover and curate content using <a href=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/curate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SocialBu\u2019s content curation tools<\/a>. Find trending topics and relevant content to share with your audience.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan and organize all your social media posts in a visual drag-and-drop content calendar so you always know what\u2019s going live and when.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generate high-quality social media content and platform-specific captions using <a href=\"https:\/\/socialbu.com\/generate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SocialBu AI Content Creation tools<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using the correct social media image sizes is the first step toward creating high-quality content. The next step is to manage and publish that content efficiently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to simplify how you manage social media, try SocialBu and bring your entire workflow into one place.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 30px 0; padding: 5vmin 0; background: #0657ef; border-radius: 12px; text-align: center; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.85rem; margin-bottom: 15px; color: #ffffff;\">Take Control of Your Social Media<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto 25px; color: #ffff; line-height: 1.3;\">Automate posts, engage smarter, and grow faster &#8211; all with SocialBu. 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