Complete Guide to Image Resizing for Social Media 2026

Why Image Dimensions Matter

Using the wrong image size on social media causes cropped content, blurry uploads, and lower engagement. Posts with correctly sized images get 38% more engagement.

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Instagram Image Sizes

Feed Posts

Type	Size (px)	Ratio
Square	1080 × 1080	1:1
Portrait	1080 × 1350	4:5
Landscape	1080 × 566	1.91:1

Pro tip: Portrait (4:5) takes up the most screen real estate in the feed, maximizing visibility.

Stories & Reels

• Size: 1080 × 1920 px (9:16 vertical)
• Safe zone: Keep text within 1080 × 1420 px

Profile Picture

320 × 320 px (circular crop — keep content centered)

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Facebook Image Sizes

Placement	Size (px)	Notes
Post image	1200 × 630	Ideal for links and shares
Cover photo	820 × 312	Different on mobile
Profile photo	170 × 170	Circular crop
Event cover	1200 × 628	Landscape

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Twitter/X Image Sizes

Placement	Size (px)
Post image	1600 × 900
Header/Banner	1500 × 500
Profile photo	400 × 400

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LinkedIn Image Sizes

Placement	Size (px)
Post image	1200 × 627
Article cover	1200 × 644
Banner	1584 × 396
Profile photo	400 × 400

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YouTube & TikTok

Platform	Placement	Size (px)
YouTube	Thumbnail	1280 × 720
YouTube	Channel banner	2560 × 1440
TikTok	Video/Photo	1080 × 1920
Pinterest	Standard pin	1000 × 1500

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How to Resize Images

1. Find your target size from the tables above
2. Resize with Resize Image in Pixels
3. Compress with Image Compressor for faster uploads

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Quick Reference

Platform	Post Size	Story/Reel
Instagram	1080 × 1350	1080 × 1920
Facebook	1200 × 630	1080 × 1920
Twitter/X	1600 × 900	—
LinkedIn	1200 × 627	—
YouTube	1280 × 720	1080 × 1920
TikTok	1080 × 1920	1080 × 1920

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