Instagram image sizes
Use square, 4:5 portrait, and 9:16 vertical layouts for posts, Stories, Reels, and ads.
Social media dimensions cheat sheet
Social Media Image Sizes 2026
Updated June 2026
Current image sizes and aspect ratios for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, Threads, and Bluesky. Use this guide to plan creative, then resize one image for all of these automatically with Glif.
Every platform cheat sheet
These are the core dimensions most teams need when preparing social media creative in 2026.
| Platform | Format | Dimensions (px) | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Square / Portrait / Story-Reel | 1080 x 1080 / 1080 x 1350 / 1080 x 1920 | 1:1 / 4:5 / 9:16 | |
| Feed / Link / Cover / Story | 1080 x 1350 / 1200 x 630 / 851 x 315 / 1080 x 1920 | 4:5 / 1.91:1 / ~2.7:1 / 9:16 | |
| X (Twitter) | In-stream / Header | 1600 x 900 / 1500 x 500 | 16:9 / 3:1 |
| Feed / Personal banner / Company banner | 1080 x 1350 / 1584 x 396 / 1128 x 191 | 4:5 / 4:1 / ~5.9:1 | |
| TikTok | Video | 1080 x 1920 | 9:16 |
| YouTube | Thumbnail / Channel banner | 1280 x 720 / 2560 x 1440 | 16:9 |
| Standard pin | 1000 x 1500 | 2:3 | |
| Threads | Link preview | 1200 x 600 | 2:1 |
| Bluesky | Header | 1500 x 500 | 3:1 |
Platform image size notes
Facebook image sizes
Plan for feed, Story, cover, and link-preview crops so text and logo placement stay safe.
LinkedIn image sizes
Prioritize 4:5 feed creative and wide banners for professional campaigns and company pages.
X (Twitter) image sizes
16:9 in-stream images and 3:1 headers are the key wide formats to prepare.
TikTok video size
Design for 1080 x 1920 vertical creative and keep text away from interface overlays.
YouTube image sizes
Use 1280 x 720 thumbnails for 16:9 previews and 2560 x 1440 for channel banners.
Pinterest pin size
Standard pins work well at 1000 x 1500, giving product visuals more vertical space.
Threads & Bluesky sizes
Prepare wide social previews and headers so links and profile visuals crop predictably.
2026 size trends
- 9:16 vertical remains the default for Reels, TikTok, Shorts, and Stories.
- 4:5 portrait feed creative often gives ads more screen presence than square.
- Keep Story text and logos inside the central safe area where platform UI will not cover them.
- WebP is widely accepted, while JPEG remains a safe fallback for broad compatibility.
Resize one image for all of these automatically
Instead of manually building every ratio, upload one approved creative to the social media image resizer and generate square, portrait, vertical, display, and link outputs in one workflow.
FAQ
What size should my social media images be in 2026?
Start with 1:1, 4:5, 9:16, 16:9, and 1.91:1. Those ratios cover most posts, Stories, Reels, thumbnails, display placements, and link previews.
What's the best image size for Instagram posts, stories, and reels?
Use 1080 x 1080 for square posts, 1080 x 1350 for portrait feed posts, and 1080 x 1920 for Stories and Reels.
What's the recommended Facebook image size?
Common Facebook sizes include 1080 x 1350 for feed, 1200 x 630 for link previews, 851 x 315 for covers, and 1080 x 1920 for Stories.
What size is a YouTube thumbnail?
A YouTube thumbnail should be 1280 x 720 pixels, which is a 16:9 aspect ratio.
What's the right Pinterest pin size?
A standard Pinterest pin is commonly designed at 1000 x 1500 pixels, a 2:3 aspect ratio.
Can I use the same image size across all platforms?
You can start from one creative, but each platform crops and frames differently. Reframing into platform-specific ratios keeps logos, products, and CTAs visible.
What aspect ratio is best for social media in 2026?
9:16 is essential for vertical video and Stories, 4:5 performs well in feeds, 1:1 remains flexible, and 16:9 or 1.91:1 works well for wide placements.