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Image Size Guide for Every Social Media Platform (2026)

The ImgToPDFConvert Team3 min read

Every social media platform has its own preferred image dimensions. Upload the wrong size and your photo gets cropped, stretched, or compressed into a blurry mess. This guide lists the exact pixel dimensions for every major platform and shows you how to resize images to match.

Quick reference: image sizes by platform

Instagram

PlacementSize (px)Aspect ratio
Square post1080 x 10801:1
Portrait post1080 x 13504:5
Landscape post1080 x 5661.91:1
Story / Reel1080 x 19209:16
Profile picture320 x 3201:1

Facebook

PlacementSize (px)Aspect ratio
Feed post1200 x 6301.91:1
Cover photo1640 x 6242.63:1
Profile picture176 x 1761:1
Event cover1920 x 10051.91:1

Twitter / X

PlacementSize (px)Aspect ratio
In-stream image1600 x 90016:9
Header photo1500 x 5003:1
Profile picture400 x 4001:1

LinkedIn

PlacementSize (px)Aspect ratio
Feed post1200 x 6271.91:1
Cover photo1584 x 3964:1
Profile picture400 x 4001:1

YouTube

PlacementSize (px)Aspect ratio
Thumbnail1280 x 72016:9
Channel banner2560 x 144016:9
Profile picture800 x 8001:1

TikTok

PlacementSize (px)Aspect ratio
Video cover1080 x 19209:16
Profile picture200 x 2001:1

How to resize images to the right dimensions

Use the Resize Image tool:

  1. Upload your image — JPG, PNG, or WebP.
  2. Enter the target dimensions — use the sizes from the tables above.
  3. Download — the resized image is ready to upload to your platform.

For cropping to a specific aspect ratio without stretching, use Crop Image instead.

Resize vs. crop: which to use

  • Resize changes the image dimensions. It may stretch or squish the image if the aspect ratio changes.
  • Crop cuts away edges to fit a specific aspect ratio without distorting the subject.

Best workflow: Crop to the correct aspect ratio first, then resize to the exact pixel dimensions.

Tips for sharp social media images

  1. Start with the largest source. Upscaling a small image introduces blur. Always work from the original high-resolution photo.
  2. Use PNG for graphics with text. JPG compression blurs text edges. PNG keeps them crisp.
  3. Compress after resizing. Run the final image through Compress Image to reduce file size without visible quality loss.
  4. Save platform-specific versions. The same photo needs different crops for Instagram (1:1) and Twitter (16:9). Save both versions rather than reusing one.

Frequently asked questions

Does resizing reduce image quality?

Downsizing (making an image smaller) preserves quality. Upsizing (making it larger) can introduce blur. Start with the highest-resolution source you have.

Can I resize multiple images at once?

Upload and resize one at a time with the Resize Image tool. For bulk operations, Premium offers faster processing.

What file formats are supported?

JPG, PNG, and WebP for both input and output.

Can I resize an image inside a PDF?

Not directly. Extract the image first using PDF to JPG, resize it, then recreate the PDF with Image to PDF.

More image tools: Crop Image, Compress Image, Remove Background, or see all converters.

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