Instagram · feed post (square)
1080 × 1080 px · 1:1
2026 creator reference
Social Media Image Sizes and Safe Zones for 2026
Sourced sizes and crop guidance for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest and X—with non-stretch creation presets.
20 sizes · 7 platformsLast checked July 10, 2026
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Instagram · feed post (portrait)
1080 × 1350 px · 4:5
Instagram · Story
1080 × 1920 px · 9:16
Instagram · Reel cover
1080 × 1920 px · 9:16
Instagram · profile picture
320 × 320 px · 1:1
Facebook · Page cover photo
851 × 315 px · 2.70:1
Facebook · feed post (landscape)
1200 × 630 px · 1.91:1
Facebook · group cover photo
1640 × 856 px · 1.91:1
Facebook · event cover image
1920 × 1005 px · 1.91:1
LinkedIn · personal profile banner
1584 × 396 px · 4:1
LinkedIn · Company Page cover
4200 × 700 px · 6:1
LinkedIn · feed post (portrait)
1080 × 1350 px · 4:5
YouTube · video thumbnail
3840 × 2160 px · 16:9
YouTube · channel banner
2560 × 1440 px · 16:9
YouTube · channel profile picture
800 × 800 px · 1:1
X · profile header
1500 × 500 px · 3:1
X · post image
1200 × 675 px · 16:9
Pinterest · standard Pin
1000 × 1500 px · 2:3
TikTok · profile picture
400 × 400 px · 1:1
TikTok · video cover
1080 × 1920 px · 9:16
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Platform image sizes and crop guidance
Each recommendation states its evidence level, check date and source. Exact-looking boundaries are called safe only when the evidence supports that claim.
5 current canvases
Instagram image sizes
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.
Instagram feed post (square) size: 1080 × 1080 pixels
The recommended Instagram feed post (square) size is 1080 × 1080 pixels with a 1:1 aspect ratio.
Canvas1080 × 1080 px
Ratio1:1
File guidance: JPG or PNG with an sRGB color profile.
What to verify: Instagram does not publish one durable organic-post pixel recommendation; this is a practical export size.
Evidence: Practical estimateChecked July 10, 2026
Instagram feed post (portrait) size: 1080 × 1350 pixels
The recommended Instagram feed post (portrait) size is 1080 × 1350 pixels with a 4:5 aspect ratio.
Canvas1080 × 1350 px
Ratio4:5
File guidance: JPG or PNG with an sRGB color profile.
What to verify: The keep-clear inset is a practical composition aid, not an official boundary.
Evidence: Practical estimateChecked July 10, 2026
Instagram Story size: 1080 × 1920 pixels
The recommended Instagram story size is 1080 × 1920 pixels with a 9:16 aspect ratio.
Canvas1080 × 1920 px
Ratio9:16
File guidance: JPG or PNG; preview the upload in the current app before publishing.
What to verify: The overlay depth is a practical estimate, not a guaranteed safe zone.
Evidence: Practical estimateChecked July 10, 2026
Instagram Reel cover size: 1080 × 1920 pixels
The recommended Instagram reel cover size is 1080 × 1920 pixels with a 9:16 aspect ratio.
Canvas1080 × 1920 px
Ratio9:16
File guidance: JPG or PNG for a custom cover; otherwise Instagram uses a frame from the video.
What to verify: Grid crop behavior is interface-dependent and should be checked at upload time.
Evidence: Practical estimateChecked July 10, 2026
Instagram profile picture size: 320 × 320 pixels
The recommended Instagram profile picture size is 320 × 320 pixels with a 1:1 aspect ratio.
Canvas320 × 320 px
Ratio1:1
File guidance: JPG or PNG with a centered subject.
Evidence: Practical estimateChecked July 10, 2026
4 current canvases
Facebook image sizes
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.
Facebook Page cover photo size: 851 × 315 pixels
The recommended Facebook page cover photo size is 851 × 315 pixels with a 2.70:1 aspect ratio.
Canvas851 × 315 px
Ratio2.70:1
File guidance: sRGB JPG for photos; PNG can work better for logos or text.
What to verify: The centered inset is recommended keep-clear guidance; Facebook does not define it as a guaranteed boundary.
Evidence: Official specificationChecked July 10, 2026
Facebook feed post (landscape) size: 1200 × 630 pixels
The recommended Facebook feed post (landscape) size is 1200 × 630 pixels with a 1.91:1 aspect ratio.
Canvas1200 × 630 px
Ratio1.91:1
File guidance: JPG or PNG. Square and 4:5 images are also useful for feed-first creative.
Evidence: Practical estimateChecked July 10, 2026
Facebook group cover photo size: 1640 × 856 pixels
The recommended Facebook group cover photo size is 1640 × 856 pixels with a 1.91:1 aspect ratio.
Canvas1640 × 856 px
Ratio1.91:1
File guidance: JPG or PNG.
What to verify: The keep-clear inset is a practical estimate.
Evidence: Official specificationChecked July 10, 2026
Facebook event cover image size: 1920 × 1005 pixels
The recommended Facebook event cover image size is 1920 × 1005 pixels with a 1.91:1 aspect ratio.
Canvas1920 × 1005 px
Ratio1.91:1
File guidance: JPG or PNG.
What to verify: Facebook does not expose a stable public organic-event specification; verify the current event preview before a paid campaign.
Evidence: Practical estimateChecked July 10, 2026
3 current canvases
LinkedIn image sizes
LinkedIn publishes first-party specifications for profile and Page covers. Feed recommendations are separated from those official cover specifications.
LinkedIn personal profile banner size: 1584 × 396 pixels
The recommended LinkedIn personal profile banner size is 1584 × 396 pixels with a 4:1 aspect ratio.
Canvas1584 × 396 px
Ratio4:1
File guidance: JPG or PNG under 8 MB.
What to verify: The inset is practical keep-clear guidance, not an official exact crop boundary.
Evidence: Official specificationChecked July 10, 2026
LinkedIn Company Page cover size: 4200 × 700 pixels
The recommended LinkedIn company page cover size is 4200 × 700 pixels with a 6:1 aspect ratio.
Canvas4200 × 700 px
Ratio6:1
File guidance: PNG or JPEG under 3 MB.
What to verify: The inset is a visual composition aid; the source does not publish an exact safe rectangle.
Evidence: Official specificationChecked July 10, 2026
LinkedIn feed post (portrait) size: 1080 × 1350 pixels
The recommended LinkedIn feed post (portrait) size is 1080 × 1350 pixels with a 4:5 aspect ratio.
Canvas1080 × 1350 px
Ratio4:5
File guidance: JPG or PNG; check the mobile preview for text-heavy artwork.
What to verify: This is a feed-first recommendation rather than a first-party required size.
Evidence: Practical estimateChecked July 10, 2026
3 current canvases
YouTube image sizes
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.
YouTube
YouTube video thumbnail size: 3840 × 2160 pixels
The recommended YouTube video thumbnail size is 3840 × 2160 pixels with a 16:9 aspect ratio.
Canvas3840 × 2160 px
Ratio16:9
File guidance: JPG, GIF or PNG. Current upload limits vary between mobile and desktop.
What to verify: YouTube raised its recommended thumbnail resolution from the long-standing 1280 × 720 canvas; 1280 × 720 remains a valid 16:9 HD size.
Evidence: Official specificationChecked July 10, 2026
YouTube
YouTube channel banner size: 2560 × 1440 pixels
The recommended YouTube channel banner size is 2560 × 1440 pixels with a 16:9 aspect ratio.
Canvas2560 × 1440 px
Ratio16:9
File guidance: JPG, PNG, GIF or BMP up to 6 MB.
Evidence: Official specificationChecked July 10, 2026
YouTube
YouTube channel profile picture size: 800 × 800 pixels
The recommended YouTube channel profile picture size is 800 × 800 pixels with a 1:1 aspect ratio.
Canvas800 × 800 px
Ratio1:1
File guidance: JPG, PNG, GIF or BMP; no animated GIF.
What to verify: YouTube currently documents a 98 × 98 rendered size but does not require this 800 × 800 working canvas.
Evidence: Practical estimateChecked July 10, 2026
2 current canvases
X image sizes
X publishes recommended profile and header dimensions, while post-image recommendations vary by placement. Header edges can crop with the browser and display size.
X
X profile header size: 1500 × 500 pixels
The recommended X profile header size is 1500 × 500 pixels with a 3:1 aspect ratio.
Canvas1500 × 500 px
Ratio3:1
File guidance: JPEG, GIF or PNG.
Evidence: Official specificationChecked July 10, 2026
X
X post image size: 1200 × 675 pixels
The recommended X post image size is 1200 × 675 pixels with a 16:9 aspect ratio.
Canvas1200 × 675 px
Ratio16:9
File guidance: JPG, PNG or WebP. Square images are also useful for some multi-image layouts.
What to verify: X accepts multiple post ratios; this is a reusable landscape recommendation.
Evidence: Practical estimateChecked July 10, 2026
1 current canvases
Pinterest image sizes
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.
Pinterest standard Pin size: 1000 × 1500 pixels
The recommended Pinterest standard pin size is 1000 × 1500 pixels with a 2:3 aspect ratio.
Canvas1000 × 1500 px
Ratio2:3
File guidance: PNG or JPEG; desktop image ads support files up to 20 MB.
What to verify: The lower keep-clear inset is a practical aid; the source supports the canvas and crop risk, not an exact organic-Pin overlay.
Evidence: Official specificationChecked July 10, 2026
2 current canvases
TikTok image sizes
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.
TikTok
TikTok profile picture size: 400 × 400 pixels
The recommended TikTok profile picture size is 400 × 400 pixels with a 1:1 aspect ratio.
Canvas400 × 400 px
Ratio1:1
File guidance: JPG or PNG.
What to verify: 400 × 400 is a quality recommendation rather than a documented TikTok requirement.
Evidence: Practical estimateChecked July 10, 2026
TikTok
TikTok video cover size: 1080 × 1920 pixels
The recommended TikTok video cover size is 1080 × 1920 pixels with a 9:16 aspect ratio.
Canvas1080 × 1920 px
Ratio9:16
File guidance: JPG or PNG matching the vertical video frame.
What to verify: The overlay mask is a practical estimate, not an official or guaranteed boundary.
Evidence: Practical estimateChecked July 10, 2026
Design once, adapt carefully
Cross-platform reuse guide
These groups are derived from matching canvas dimensions. Matching dimensions do not mean the interfaces share the same crop, mask or overlay area.
1080 × 19209:16
Instagram Story · Instagram Reel cover · TikTok video cover
1080 × 13504:5
Instagram feed post (portrait) · LinkedIn feed post (portrait)
Version 2026.07.12
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Methodology and revision history
First-party platform documentation takes priority, followed by current upload behavior and independently published recommendations. A single third-party recommendation is disclosed as a practical estimate. Dates change only when the relevant entry is checked.
Every visible entry includes evidence and a date
July 10, 2026
Reclassified crop guidance, moved content into a validated canonical dataset, updated first-party references, introduced stable preset IDs, and corrected the current YouTube thumbnail recommendation.
Published July 10, 2026 · Report an incorrect size or stale interface behavior.
Frequently asked questions
Why do these numbers sometimes differ from other size guides?
Some platforms publish upload requirements while others expose only ratios or changing preview interfaces. This guide labels first-party specifications separately from practical recommendations and links the evidence used for every entry.
What does safe zone mean in this guide?
Safe zone is reserved for a boundary supported by documented crop behavior. Other diagrams are labeled keep-clear, circular crop, interface overlay or multi-viewport so practical estimates are not presented as guarantees.
Do I need to use these exact dimensions?
Not always. The aspect ratio usually controls cropping, while the pixel dimensions provide a sharp working canvas. If your source ratio differs, crop to fill or fit with padding instead of stretching it.
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Social Media Image Sizes 2026: Sizes & Safe Zones
Version 2026.07.12 · Last checked July 10, 2026 · https://webtoolsplanet.com/cheat-sheets/social-media-image-sizes
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