{
  "title": "Social Media Image Sizes and Safe Zones for 2026",
  "version": "2026.07.12",
  "checkedAt": "2026-07-10",
  "canonicalUrl": "https://webtoolsplanet.com/cheat-sheets/social-media-image-sizes",
  "methodology": "Evidence labels distinguish first-party specifications from practical recommendations. Guidance types distinguish safe areas, keep-clear estimates, circle masks, interface overlays and multi-viewport crops.",
  "platforms": [
    {
      "id": "instagram",
      "name": "Instagram",
      "anchor": "instagram-image-sizes",
      "intro": "Use these Instagram dimensions for feed posts, Stories, Reel covers and profile images. Keep-clear guidance is labeled separately from the underlying image-size recommendation."
    },
    {
      "id": "facebook",
      "name": "Facebook",
      "anchor": "facebook-image-sizes",
      "intro": "Facebook cover images can render differently across screen sizes, while feed and event images are more ratio-driven. Center important content whenever the interface can crop an edge."
    },
    {
      "id": "linkedin",
      "name": "LinkedIn",
      "anchor": "linkedin-image-sizes",
      "intro": "LinkedIn publishes first-party specifications for profile and Page covers. Feed recommendations are separated from those official cover specifications."
    },
    {
      "id": "youtube",
      "name": "YouTube",
      "anchor": "youtube-image-sizes",
      "intro": "YouTube uses a 16:9 canvas for thumbnails and channel art, but banners crop across TV, desktop and mobile. The banner diagram shows those viewports independently."
    },
    {
      "id": "x",
      "name": "X",
      "anchor": "x-image-sizes",
      "intro": "X publishes recommended profile and header dimensions, while post-image recommendations vary by placement. Header edges can crop with the browser and display size."
    },
    {
      "id": "pinterest",
      "name": "Pinterest",
      "anchor": "pinterest-image-sizes",
      "intro": "Pinterest recommends a 2:3 canvas for standard image Pins. Taller images can be cut off in feeds, so the standard canvas is the most reusable starting point."
    },
    {
      "id": "tiktok",
      "name": "TikTok",
      "anchor": "tiktok-image-sizes",
      "intro": "TikTok profile images use a circular display and vertical covers inherit the video canvas. Interface controls move, so overlay guidance is a practical keep-clear estimate."
    }
  ],
  "specs": [
    {
      "id": "instagram-post",
      "platformId": "instagram",
      "platformName": "Instagram",
      "assetType": "feed post (square)",
      "assetCategory": "feed",
      "width": 1080,
      "height": 1080,
      "aspectRatio": "1:1",
      "directAnswer": "The recommended Instagram feed post (square) size is 1080 × 1080 pixels with a 1:1 aspect ratio.",
      "guidance": {
        "type": "full-canvas"
      },
      "fileGuidance": "JPG or PNG with an sRGB color profile.",
      "evidenceLevel": "estimate",
      "verifiedAt": "2026-07-10",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Instagram image size guide",
          "url": "https://buffer.com/resources/instagram-image-size/",
          "publisher": "Buffer",
          "sourceType": "third-party",
          "checkedAt": "2026-07-10",
          "supports": [
            "dimensions",
            "ratio",
            "formats"
          ]
        }
      ],
      "uncertainty": "Instagram does not publish one durable organic-post pixel recommendation; this is a practical export size.",
      "featured": true
    },
    {
      "id": "instagram-portrait-post",
      "platformId": "instagram",
      "platformName": "Instagram",
      "assetType": "feed post (portrait)",
      "assetCategory": "feed",
      "width": 1080,
      "height": 1350,
      "aspectRatio": "4:5",
      "directAnswer": "The recommended Instagram feed post (portrait) size is 1080 × 1350 pixels with a 4:5 aspect ratio.",
      "guidance": {
        "type": "keep-clear",
        "inset": {
          "top": 135,
          "right": 0,
          "bottom": 135,
          "left": 0
        }
      },
      "guidanceNote": "Keep faces, logos and small text near the center because the profile grid can show a tighter crop than the single-post view.",
      "fileGuidance": "JPG or PNG with an sRGB color profile.",
      "evidenceLevel": "estimate",
      "verifiedAt": "2026-07-10",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Instagram image size guide",
          "url": "https://buffer.com/resources/instagram-image-size/",
          "publisher": "Buffer",
          "sourceType": "third-party",
          "checkedAt": "2026-07-10",
          "supports": [
            "dimensions",
            "ratio",
            "crop",
            "formats"
          ]
        }
      ],
      "uncertainty": "The keep-clear inset is a practical composition aid, not an official boundary.",
      "featured": true
    },
    {
      "id": "instagram-story",
      "platformId": "instagram",
      "platformName": "Instagram",
      "assetType": "Story",
      "assetCategory": "story",
      "width": 1080,
      "height": 1920,
      "aspectRatio": "9:16",
      "directAnswer": "The recommended Instagram story size is 1080 × 1920 pixels with a 9:16 aspect ratio.",
      "guidance": {
        "type": "overlay-mask",
        "inset": {
          "top": 250,
          "right": 0,
          "bottom": 250,
          "left": 0
        }
      },
      "guidanceNote": "Keep important text away from the top account controls and lower reply/action area. Interface placement can change by device and account.",
      "fileGuidance": "JPG or PNG; preview the upload in the current app before publishing.",
      "evidenceLevel": "estimate",
      "verifiedAt": "2026-07-10",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Instagram image size guide",
          "url": "https://buffer.com/resources/instagram-image-size/",
          "publisher": "Buffer",
          "sourceType": "third-party",
          "checkedAt": "2026-07-10",
          "supports": [
            "dimensions",
            "ratio",
            "overlay",
            "formats"
          ]
        }
      ],
      "uncertainty": "The overlay depth is a practical estimate, not a guaranteed safe zone.",
      "featured": true
    },
    {
      "id": "instagram-reel-cover",
      "platformId": "instagram",
      "platformName": "Instagram",
      "assetType": "Reel cover",
      "assetCategory": "thumbnail",
      "width": 1080,
      "height": 1920,
      "aspectRatio": "9:16",
      "directAnswer": "The recommended Instagram reel cover size is 1080 × 1920 pixels with a 9:16 aspect ratio.",
      "guidance": {
        "type": "keep-clear",
        "inset": {
          "top": 250,
          "right": 0,
          "bottom": 250,
          "left": 0
        }
      },
      "guidanceNote": "Compose for the full vertical cover, then check the feed and profile-grid previews because they use tighter crops.",
      "fileGuidance": "JPG or PNG for a custom cover; otherwise Instagram uses a frame from the video.",
      "evidenceLevel": "estimate",
      "verifiedAt": "2026-07-10",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Instagram image size guide",
          "url": "https://buffer.com/resources/instagram-image-size/",
          "publisher": "Buffer",
          "sourceType": "third-party",
          "checkedAt": "2026-07-10",
          "supports": [
            "dimensions",
            "ratio",
            "crop",
            "formats"
          ]
        }
      ],
      "uncertainty": "Grid crop behavior is interface-dependent and should be checked at upload time."
    },
    {
      "id": "instagram-profile",
      "platformId": "instagram",
      "platformName": "Instagram",
      "assetType": "profile picture",
      "assetCategory": "profile",
      "width": 320,
      "height": 320,
      "aspectRatio": "1:1",
      "directAnswer": "The recommended Instagram profile picture size is 320 × 320 pixels with a 1:1 aspect ratio.",
      "guidance": {
        "type": "circle-mask",
        "insetPercent": 10
      },
      "guidanceNote": "The app displays the square upload inside a circle, so corners are not visible.",
      "fileGuidance": "JPG or PNG with a centered subject.",
      "evidenceLevel": "estimate",
      "verifiedAt": "2026-07-10",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Instagram image size guide",
          "url": "https://buffer.com/resources/instagram-image-size/",
          "publisher": "Buffer",
          "sourceType": "third-party",
          "checkedAt": "2026-07-10",
          "supports": [
            "dimensions",
            "ratio",
            "crop",
            "formats"
          ]
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "facebook-cover",
      "platformId": "facebook",
      "platformName": "Facebook",
      "assetType": "Page cover photo",
      "assetCategory": "cover",
      "width": 851,
      "height": 315,
      "aspectRatio": "2.70:1",
      "directAnswer": "The recommended Facebook page cover photo size is 851 × 315 pixels with a 2.70:1 aspect ratio.",
      "guidance": {
        "type": "keep-clear",
        "inset": {
          "top": 0,
          "right": 90,
          "bottom": 0,
          "left": 90
        }
      },
      "guidanceNote": "Facebook says Page covers can be cropped and resized for different screens and partly covered by the profile image. Keep essential content centered.",
      "fileGuidance": "sRGB JPG for photos; PNG can work better for logos or text.",
      "evidenceLevel": "official",
      "verifiedAt": "2026-07-10",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Facebook Page profile picture and cover photo dimensions",
          "url": "https://www.facebook.com/help/125379114252045/",
          "publisher": "Facebook Help Center",
          "sourceType": "platform-help",
          "checkedAt": "2026-07-10",
          "supports": [
            "dimensions",
            "formats",
            "crop"
          ]
        }
      ],
      "uncertainty": "The centered inset is recommended keep-clear guidance; Facebook does not define it as a guaranteed boundary."
    },
    {
      "id": "facebook-post",
      "platformId": "facebook",
      "platformName": "Facebook",
      "assetType": "feed post (landscape)",
      "assetCategory": "feed",
      "width": 1200,
      "height": 630,
      "aspectRatio": "1.91:1",
      "directAnswer": "The recommended Facebook feed post (landscape) size is 1200 × 630 pixels with a 1.91:1 aspect ratio.",
      "guidance": {
        "type": "full-canvas"
      },
      "fileGuidance": "JPG or PNG. Square and 4:5 images are also useful for feed-first creative.",
      "evidenceLevel": "estimate",
      "verifiedAt": "2026-07-10",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Social media image size guide",
          "url": "https://buffer.com/resources/social-media-image-sizes/",
          "publisher": "Buffer",
          "sourceType": "third-party",
          "checkedAt": "2026-07-10",
          "supports": [
            "dimensions",
            "ratio",
            "formats"
          ]
        }
      ],
      "featured": true
    },
    {
      "id": "facebook-group-cover",
      "platformId": "facebook",
      "platformName": "Facebook",
      "assetType": "group cover photo",
      "assetCategory": "cover",
      "width": 1640,
      "height": 856,
      "aspectRatio": "1.91:1",
      "directAnswer": "The recommended Facebook group cover photo size is 1640 × 856 pixels with a 1.91:1 aspect ratio.",
      "guidance": {
        "type": "keep-clear",
        "inset": {
          "top": 0,
          "right": 120,
          "bottom": 0,
          "left": 120
        }
      },
      "guidanceNote": "Keep subjects and text centered because the visible edges can change with layout and device.",
      "fileGuidance": "JPG or PNG.",
      "evidenceLevel": "official",
      "verifiedAt": "2026-07-10",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Add or change the cover photo for a Facebook group",
          "url": "https://www.facebook.com/help/212144952271305",
          "publisher": "Facebook Help Center",
          "sourceType": "platform-help",
          "checkedAt": "2026-07-10",
          "supports": [
            "dimensions",
            "ratio"
          ]
        }
      ],
      "uncertainty": "The keep-clear inset is a practical estimate."
    },
    {
      "id": "facebook-event",
      "platformId": "facebook",
      "platformName": "Facebook",
      "assetType": "event cover image",
      "assetCategory": "event",
      "width": 1920,
      "height": 1005,
      "aspectRatio": "1.91:1",
      "directAnswer": "The recommended Facebook event cover image size is 1920 × 1005 pixels with a 1.91:1 aspect ratio.",
      "guidance": {
        "type": "keep-clear",
        "inset": {
          "top": 60,
          "right": 120,
          "bottom": 60,
          "left": 120
        }
      },
      "guidanceNote": "Keep event names and dates away from the edges because cards and mobile layouts may crop the canvas.",
      "fileGuidance": "JPG or PNG.",
      "evidenceLevel": "estimate",
      "verifiedAt": "2026-07-10",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Facebook event cover guide",
          "url": "https://www.evergreenfeed.com/blog/facebook-event-cover-size/",
          "publisher": "EvergreenFeed",
          "sourceType": "third-party",
          "checkedAt": "2026-07-10",
          "supports": [
            "dimensions",
            "ratio",
            "crop"
          ]
        }
      ],
      "uncertainty": "Facebook does not expose a stable public organic-event specification; verify the current event preview before a paid campaign."
    },
    {
      "id": "linkedin-personal-banner",
      "platformId": "linkedin",
      "platformName": "LinkedIn",
      "assetType": "personal profile banner",
      "assetCategory": "cover",
      "width": 1584,
      "height": 396,
      "aspectRatio": "4:1",
      "directAnswer": "The recommended LinkedIn personal profile banner size is 1584 × 396 pixels with a 4:1 aspect ratio.",
      "guidance": {
        "type": "keep-clear",
        "inset": {
          "top": 0,
          "right": 240,
          "bottom": 0,
          "left": 240
        }
      },
      "guidanceNote": "LinkedIn notes that appearance changes with the browser window and screen resolution. Keep key details centered and clear of the profile-photo area.",
      "fileGuidance": "JPG or PNG under 8 MB.",
      "evidenceLevel": "official",
      "verifiedAt": "2026-07-10",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Add or change the cover image on your profile",
          "url": "https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a568217/",
          "publisher": "LinkedIn Help",
          "sourceType": "platform-help",
          "checkedAt": "2026-07-10",
          "supports": [
            "dimensions",
            "ratio",
            "formats",
            "file-limit",
            "crop"
          ]
        }
      ],
      "uncertainty": "The inset is practical keep-clear guidance, not an official exact crop boundary.",
      "featured": true
    },
    {
      "id": "linkedin-company-cover",
      "platformId": "linkedin",
      "platformName": "LinkedIn",
      "assetType": "Company Page cover",
      "assetCategory": "cover",
      "width": 4200,
      "height": 700,
      "aspectRatio": "6:1",
      "directAnswer": "The recommended LinkedIn company page cover size is 4200 × 700 pixels with a 6:1 aspect ratio.",
      "guidance": {
        "type": "keep-clear",
        "inset": {
          "top": 0,
          "right": 420,
          "bottom": 0,
          "left": 420
        }
      },
      "guidanceNote": "LinkedIn recommends placing key details away from edges, especially the lower-right area, because covers may crop on different screen sizes.",
      "fileGuidance": "PNG or JPEG under 3 MB.",
      "evidenceLevel": "official",
      "verifiedAt": "2026-07-10",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Image specifications for LinkedIn Pages and Career Pages",
          "url": "https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a563309/",
          "publisher": "LinkedIn Help",
          "sourceType": "platform-help",
          "checkedAt": "2026-07-10",
          "supports": [
            "dimensions",
            "ratio",
            "formats",
            "file-limit",
            "crop"
          ]
        }
      ],
      "uncertainty": "The inset is a visual composition aid; the source does not publish an exact safe rectangle."
    },
    {
      "id": "linkedin-post",
      "platformId": "linkedin",
      "platformName": "LinkedIn",
      "assetType": "feed post (portrait)",
      "assetCategory": "feed",
      "width": 1080,
      "height": 1350,
      "aspectRatio": "4:5",
      "directAnswer": "The recommended LinkedIn feed post (portrait) size is 1080 × 1350 pixels with a 4:5 aspect ratio.",
      "guidance": {
        "type": "full-canvas"
      },
      "fileGuidance": "JPG or PNG; check the mobile preview for text-heavy artwork.",
      "evidenceLevel": "estimate",
      "verifiedAt": "2026-07-10",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "LinkedIn image size guide",
          "url": "https://meetedgar.com/blog/linkedin-size-guide",
          "publisher": "MeetEdgar",
          "sourceType": "third-party",
          "checkedAt": "2026-07-10",
          "supports": [
            "dimensions",
            "ratio",
            "formats"
          ]
        }
      ],
      "uncertainty": "This is a feed-first recommendation rather than a first-party required size.",
      "featured": true
    },
    {
      "id": "youtube-thumbnail",
      "platformId": "youtube",
      "platformName": "YouTube",
      "assetType": "video thumbnail",
      "assetCategory": "thumbnail",
      "width": 3840,
      "height": 2160,
      "aspectRatio": "16:9",
      "directAnswer": "The recommended YouTube video thumbnail size is 3840 × 2160 pixels with a 16:9 aspect ratio.",
      "guidance": {
        "type": "full-canvas"
      },
      "fileGuidance": "JPG, GIF or PNG. Current upload limits vary between mobile and desktop.",
      "evidenceLevel": "official",
      "verifiedAt": "2026-07-10",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Add custom thumbnails on YouTube",
          "url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72431",
          "publisher": "YouTube Help",
          "sourceType": "platform-help",
          "checkedAt": "2026-07-10",
          "supports": [
            "dimensions",
            "ratio",
            "formats",
            "file-limit"
          ]
        }
      ],
      "uncertainty": "YouTube raised its recommended thumbnail resolution from the long-standing 1280 × 720 canvas; 1280 × 720 remains a valid 16:9 HD size.",
      "featured": true
    },
    {
      "id": "youtube-banner",
      "platformId": "youtube",
      "platformName": "YouTube",
      "assetType": "channel banner",
      "assetCategory": "cover",
      "width": 2560,
      "height": 1440,
      "aspectRatio": "16:9",
      "directAnswer": "The recommended YouTube channel banner size is 2560 × 1440 pixels with a 16:9 aspect ratio.",
      "guidance": {
        "type": "multi-viewport",
        "viewports": [
          {
            "label": "TV / full canvas",
            "x": 0,
            "y": 0,
            "width": 2560,
            "height": 1440
          },
          {
            "label": "Desktop crop",
            "x": 0,
            "y": 509,
            "width": 2560,
            "height": 423
          },
          {
            "label": "Text and logo area",
            "x": 507,
            "y": 551,
            "width": 1546,
            "height": 338
          }
        ]
      },
      "guidanceNote": "The same banner is cropped differently on TV, desktop and mobile. Keep text and logos inside the centered area while letting background artwork extend to the full canvas.",
      "fileGuidance": "JPG, PNG, GIF or BMP up to 6 MB.",
      "evidenceLevel": "official",
      "verifiedAt": "2026-07-10",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Manage your channel branding",
          "url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/10456525",
          "publisher": "YouTube Help",
          "sourceType": "platform-help",
          "checkedAt": "2026-07-10",
          "supports": [
            "dimensions",
            "ratio",
            "formats",
            "file-limit",
            "crop"
          ]
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "youtube-profile",
      "platformId": "youtube",
      "platformName": "YouTube",
      "assetType": "channel profile picture",
      "assetCategory": "profile",
      "width": 800,
      "height": 800,
      "aspectRatio": "1:1",
      "directAnswer": "The recommended YouTube channel profile picture size is 800 × 800 pixels with a 1:1 aspect ratio.",
      "guidance": {
        "type": "circle-mask",
        "insetPercent": 10
      },
      "guidanceNote": "Use a centered square design that still reads when rendered as a small circular avatar.",
      "fileGuidance": "JPG, PNG, GIF or BMP; no animated GIF.",
      "evidenceLevel": "estimate",
      "verifiedAt": "2026-07-10",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "YouTube size guide",
          "url": "https://www.linearity.io/blog/youtube-size-guide/",
          "publisher": "Linearity",
          "sourceType": "third-party",
          "checkedAt": "2026-07-10",
          "supports": [
            "dimensions",
            "ratio",
            "formats",
            "crop"
          ]
        }
      ],
      "uncertainty": "YouTube currently documents a 98 × 98 rendered size but does not require this 800 × 800 working canvas."
    },
    {
      "id": "x-header",
      "platformId": "x",
      "platformName": "X",
      "assetType": "profile header",
      "assetCategory": "cover",
      "width": 1500,
      "height": 500,
      "aspectRatio": "3:1",
      "directAnswer": "The recommended X profile header size is 1500 × 500 pixels with a 3:1 aspect ratio.",
      "guidance": {
        "type": "keep-clear",
        "inset": {
          "top": 60,
          "right": 0,
          "bottom": 60,
          "left": 0
        }
      },
      "guidanceNote": "X says up to 60 pixels at the top and bottom can crop on some displays. Keep essential content inside the center band.",
      "fileGuidance": "JPEG, GIF or PNG.",
      "evidenceLevel": "official",
      "verifiedAt": "2026-07-10",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Help with uploading a profile photo",
          "url": "https://help.x.com/en/managing-your-account/common-issues-when-uploading-profile-photo.html",
          "publisher": "X Help Center",
          "sourceType": "platform-help",
          "checkedAt": "2026-07-10",
          "supports": [
            "dimensions",
            "ratio",
            "formats",
            "crop"
          ]
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "x-post",
      "platformId": "x",
      "platformName": "X",
      "assetType": "post image",
      "assetCategory": "feed",
      "width": 1200,
      "height": 675,
      "aspectRatio": "16:9",
      "directAnswer": "The recommended X post image size is 1200 × 675 pixels with a 16:9 aspect ratio.",
      "guidance": {
        "type": "full-canvas"
      },
      "fileGuidance": "JPG, PNG or WebP. Square images are also useful for some multi-image layouts.",
      "evidenceLevel": "estimate",
      "verifiedAt": "2026-07-10",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "X image size guide",
          "url": "https://viraly.io/blog/twitter-x-image-size-guide",
          "publisher": "Viraly",
          "sourceType": "third-party",
          "checkedAt": "2026-07-10",
          "supports": [
            "dimensions",
            "ratio",
            "formats"
          ]
        }
      ],
      "uncertainty": "X accepts multiple post ratios; this is a reusable landscape recommendation."
    },
    {
      "id": "pinterest-pin",
      "platformId": "pinterest",
      "platformName": "Pinterest",
      "assetType": "standard Pin",
      "assetCategory": "feed",
      "width": 1000,
      "height": 1500,
      "aspectRatio": "2:3",
      "directAnswer": "The recommended Pinterest standard pin size is 1000 × 1500 pixels with a 2:3 aspect ratio.",
      "guidance": {
        "type": "keep-clear",
        "inset": {
          "top": 0,
          "right": 0,
          "bottom": 120,
          "left": 0
        }
      },
      "guidanceNote": "Pinterest says Pins taller than 2:3 can be cut off in feeds. Keep the title and primary subject away from the lower edge.",
      "fileGuidance": "PNG or JPEG; desktop image ads support files up to 20 MB.",
      "evidenceLevel": "official",
      "verifiedAt": "2026-07-10",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Review Pinterest ad specs",
          "url": "https://help.pinterest.com/en/business/article/pinterest-product-specs",
          "publisher": "Pinterest Business Help",
          "sourceType": "platform-ads",
          "checkedAt": "2026-07-10",
          "supports": [
            "dimensions",
            "ratio",
            "formats",
            "file-limit",
            "crop"
          ]
        }
      ],
      "uncertainty": "The lower keep-clear inset is a practical aid; the source supports the canvas and crop risk, not an exact organic-Pin overlay.",
      "featured": true
    },
    {
      "id": "tiktok-profile",
      "platformId": "tiktok",
      "platformName": "TikTok",
      "assetType": "profile picture",
      "assetCategory": "profile",
      "width": 400,
      "height": 400,
      "aspectRatio": "1:1",
      "directAnswer": "The recommended TikTok profile picture size is 400 × 400 pixels with a 1:1 aspect ratio.",
      "guidance": {
        "type": "circle-mask",
        "insetPercent": 10
      },
      "guidanceNote": "The square upload is displayed as a circle, so keep the subject centered and clear of the corners.",
      "fileGuidance": "JPG or PNG.",
      "evidenceLevel": "estimate",
      "verifiedAt": "2026-07-10",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "TikTok image size guide",
          "url": "https://www.socialez.com/blog/tiktok-image-sizes/",
          "publisher": "SocialEZ",
          "sourceType": "third-party",
          "checkedAt": "2026-07-10",
          "supports": [
            "dimensions",
            "ratio",
            "formats",
            "crop"
          ]
        }
      ],
      "uncertainty": "400 × 400 is a quality recommendation rather than a documented TikTok requirement."
    },
    {
      "id": "tiktok-cover",
      "platformId": "tiktok",
      "platformName": "TikTok",
      "assetType": "video cover",
      "assetCategory": "thumbnail",
      "width": 1080,
      "height": 1920,
      "aspectRatio": "9:16",
      "directAnswer": "The recommended TikTok video cover size is 1080 × 1920 pixels with a 9:16 aspect ratio.",
      "guidance": {
        "type": "overlay-mask",
        "inset": {
          "top": 80,
          "right": 110,
          "bottom": 288,
          "left": 50
        }
      },
      "guidanceNote": "Captions and action controls can cover the bottom and right side. Preview in the current app because controls vary by device and placement.",
      "fileGuidance": "JPG or PNG matching the vertical video frame.",
      "evidenceLevel": "estimate",
      "verifiedAt": "2026-07-10",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "TikTok image size guide",
          "url": "https://www.socialez.com/blog/tiktok-image-sizes/",
          "publisher": "SocialEZ",
          "sourceType": "third-party",
          "checkedAt": "2026-07-10",
          "supports": [
            "dimensions",
            "ratio",
            "formats",
            "overlay"
          ]
        }
      ],
      "uncertainty": "The overlay mask is a practical estimate, not an official or guaranteed boundary.",
      "featured": true
    }
  ]
}