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Blog/Social Media Image Sizes Cheat Sheet 2026: Every Platform, Every Format

Social Media Image Sizes Cheat Sheet 2026

Every platform has different image dimensions. Posting the wrong size means blurry photos, awkward cropping, or wasted screen space. Here is the complete reference for every major platform in 2026.

Instagram Image Sizes

FormatSizeAspect Ratio
Square post1080 × 10801:1
Portrait post1080 × 13504:5
Landscape post1080 × 5661.91:1
Story / Reels1080 × 19209:16
Reel cover1080 × 19209:16
Profile picture320 × 3201:1
Carousel1080 × 1080 or 1080 × 13501:1 or 4:5

Tip: The 4:5 portrait format (1080 × 1350) gets 17-30% more engagement than square posts because it takes up more screen space in the feed.

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TikTok Image Sizes

FormatSizeAspect Ratio
Photo post1080 × 19209:16
Video cover1080 × 19209:16
Profile picture200 × 2001:1

TikTok is entirely vertical-first. All image content displays in 9:16 format.

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Facebook Image Sizes

FormatSizeAspect Ratio
Post (landscape)1200 × 6301.91:1
Post (square)1080 × 10801:1
Story1080 × 19209:16
Cover photo820 × 3122.63:1
Profile picture170 × 1701:1
Event cover1920 × 10051.91:1
Group cover1640 × 9241.79:1

YouTube Image Sizes

FormatSizeAspect Ratio
Thumbnail1280 × 72016:9
Channel banner2560 × 144016:9
Profile picture800 × 8001:1
Community post1200 × 67516:9

Tip: YouTube thumbnails are the single most important image for getting clicks. Always use 1280 × 720 with high contrast and readable text.

LinkedIn Image Sizes

FormatSizeAspect Ratio
Post (landscape)1200 × 6271.91:1
Post (square)1080 × 10801:1
Profile picture400 × 4001:1
Banner1584 × 3964:1
Company logo300 × 3001:1
Newsletter cover600 × 6001:1

Tip: LinkedIn profile photos that are at least 400 × 400 pixels appear sharp on all devices. Blurry LinkedIn photos are a common complaint.

Pinterest Image Sizes

FormatSizeAspect Ratio
Standard pin1000 × 15002:3
Square pin1000 × 10001:1
Story pin1080 × 19209:16
Profile picture165 × 1651:1

Tip: Pinterest strongly favors 2:3 vertical pins (1000 × 1500). Horizontal pins get significantly less distribution.

X / Twitter Image Sizes

FormatSizeAspect Ratio
Post (single image)1600 × 90016:9
Post (4-image grid)1200 × 675 each16:9
Header1500 × 5003:1
Profile picture400 × 4001:1
Summary card1200 × 6281.91:1

How to Crop Images for Any Platform

Instead of memorizing these dimensions, use a free tool to crop your images:

  1. Single image: Upload to ImageCropKit, choose the platform preset, adjust the crop area, and download.
  2. Multiple images: Use the Bulk Crop tool to crop a batch and download as a ZIP file.
  3. Product photos: Use the Product Image Cropper for Shopify (2048 × 2048), Etsy, and Amazon.

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Quick Reference

PlatformBest Post SizeStory SizeProfile
Instagram1080 × 13501080 × 1920320 × 320
TikTok1080 × 1920200 × 200
Facebook1200 × 6301080 × 1920170 × 170
YouTube1280 × 720800 × 800
LinkedIn1200 × 627400 × 400
Pinterest1000 × 15001080 × 1920165 × 165
X/Twitter1600 × 900400 × 400

Last updated: June 2026