Why Image Size Matters for Social Media

Using correctly sized images ensures your posts look professional and are not cropped unexpectedly. Each platform has specific recommended dimensions that optimize how your content appears in feeds, stories, and profiles.

Instagram Image Sizes

Square post: 1080 × 1080 px
Portrait post: 1080 × 1350 px
Story / Reel: 1080 × 1920 px
Profile photo: 320 × 320 px

Facebook Image Sizes

Post image: 1200 × 630 px
Cover photo: 820 × 312 px
Profile photo: 170 × 170 px

YouTube Image Sizes

Thumbnail: 1280 × 720 px
Channel banner: 2560 × 1440 px
Profile photo: 800 × 800 px

LinkedIn Image Sizes

Post image: 1200 × 627 px
Cover photo: 1584 × 396 px
Profile photo: 400 × 400 px

Twitter / X Image Sizes

Post image: 1600 × 900 px
Header image: 1500 × 500 px
Profile photo: 400 × 400 px