Every day, millions of users log in to social media to connect with family, friends, and businesses they care about. There’s a tremendous opportunity for you to grow your small businesses, nonprofit, or personal brand on social media, but to look professional, you’ll want to make sure you’re familiar with the correct social media image sizes.
But don’t worry about keeping track of every platform’s preferred photo and post sizes! We’ve compiled an updated list of the correct social media image sizes for each platform below. Simply click on the platform you’re interested in or scroll for the full list of preferred image dimensions for Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and more!
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- Facebook image sizes and dimensions
- Facebook cover photo: 830 x 312 pixels
- Facebook profile photo: 170 x 170 pixels
- Facebook post image size: 1080 x 1080 pixels
- Facebook Event cover photo size: 1200 x 628 pixels
- Instagram image sizes and dimensions
- Instagram profile picture size: 110 x 110 pixels
- Instagram post size: 1080 x 1080 pixels
- Instagram Story size: 1080 x 1920 pixels
- IGTV size: 1080 x 1920 pixels
- Instagram Reels size: 1080 x 1920 pixels
- Pinterest image sizes and dimensions
- Pinterest profile image size: 165 x 165 pixels
- Pinterest post (or Pin) image size: 236 pixel width OR 660 pixel height, or a 2:3 aspect ratio
- Twitter image sizes and dimensions
- Twitter profile photo size: 400 x 400 pixels
- Twitter header photo size: 1500 x 500 pixels
- Twitter Card (or shared link) image size: 1200 x 628 pixels
- Twitter post photo size: 1200 x 675 pixels
- YouTube image sizes and dimensions
- YouTube profile image size: 800 x 800 pixels
- YouTube cover photo size: 2560 x 1440 pixels
- YouTube video thumbnail image size: 1280 x 720 pixels
- LinkedIn image sizes and dimensions
- LinkedIn company profile photo size: 300 x 300 pixels
- LinkedIn company banner photo size: 1128 x 191 pixels
- LinkedIn post image size: 1200 x 1200 pixels
- LinkedIn profile picture size: 400 x 400 pixels
- Why it matters to use the correct social media image sizes and formats
- Free tools to create eye-catching social media images with the correct dimensions
- Download our free social media image sizes cheat sheet
Facebook image sizes and dimensions
Facebook cover photo: 830 x 312 pixels
Your Facebook cover photo is the banner image that appears at the top of your page. Try to keep this image at 820 x 312 pixels and beware that anything smaller will be stretched to fit.
Stuck on what to choose for your cover photo? Check out these Facebook cover photo ideas.
Facebook profile photo: 170 x 170 pixels
Your profile picture appears just under your cover photo on your page. It also shows up next to every post and ad you publish, so when it comes to your profile photo, make sure to use an image that represents you or your brand. It should be at least 170 x 170 pixels.
Facebook post image size: 1080 x 1080 pixels
Want to share a post to your brand page that includes an image? Images that are shared in a post have a recommended size of 1080 x 1080 pixels. This square format (also called a 1:1 ratio) will look the best on both the desktop and mobile Facebook feed when you’re trying to primarily showcase a picture
Pro tip: Use your Facebook Page to really showcase your brand and create a cohesive, identifiable profile. You can do this by using your company logo as your profile picture and a photo that speaks to who you are as a brand for your cover photo.
Read our tips for how you can promote your Facebook page.
Facebook Event cover photo size: 1200 x 628 pixels
Creating a Facebook Event is a great way to generate awareness for your upcoming event, whether it’s in-person or virtual. When creating your event listing on Facebook, you can upload a cover photo to provide context for the event. Cover photos for Facebook Events have a recommended size of 1200 x 628 pixels.
Instagram image sizes and dimensions
Instagram profile picture size: 110 x 110 pixels
Instagram is all about images, so it’s important to get things right. For your profile picture, use an image that is 110 x 110 pixels. Keep in mind that this will be cropped as a circle, so be aware of any details that may be lost at the edges.
Instagram post size: 1080 x 1080 pixels
Uploaded in-feed images on Instagram can be square (1080 x 1080 pixels) or rectangular (4:5 ratio). The thumbnails that preview your uploads on your profile appear as 161 x 161 pixels.
Instagram Story size: 1080 x 1920 pixels
Instagram Stories are one of the best ways to engage with your followers with full-screen content. When posting to Stories, be sure to use the recommended resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels or an aspect ratio of 9:16.
IGTV size: 1080 x 1920 pixels
IGTV allows for longer-form videos to be posted to Instagram. The best dimension for these videos is 1080 x 1920 pixels, an aspect ratio of 9:16. Just like with Instagram Stories, this format will display your content full-screen for a super engaging experience for your followers.
Instagram Reels size: 1080 x 1920 pixels
Instagram Reels are a full-screen video experience. That means you’ll want to aim for the same dimensions as Instagram Stories — 1080 x 1920 pixels, or a 9:16 aspect ratio.
Pro tip: Short content is in on Instagram! With more than 300 million daily users, Instagram Stories and Reels are a good place to focus this year when creating short-form content. Check out our tips for how to get started on Instagram.
Pinterest image sizes and dimensions
Pinterest profile image size: 165 x 165 pixels
Your Pinterest profile image helps users recognize your brand. Profile images on Pinterest appear at 165 x 165 pixels on the homepage.
Pinterest post (or Pin) image size: 236 pixel width OR 660 pixel height, or a 2:3 aspect ratio
Each individual post on Pinterest is called a Pin. Pins on the main page, or on a board, will appear at 236 pixels wide with a scaled height. Once expanded, Pins have a minimum width of 660 pixels with a scaled height.
When creating a Pin for Pinterest, it is recommended to use a high-quality, vertical image with an aspect ratio of 2:3 (such as 1000 x 1500 pixels).
Pro tip: Pinterest is all about organization. When creating boards for your profile, be sure to keep content relevant. For example, a board on home decor should not include recipes. Be sure to choose a relevant thumbnail photo for each board as well to entice your audience to click.
Next: Read our tips for how to get your Pins seen on Pinterest.
Twitter image sizes and dimensions
Twitter profile photo size: 400 x 400 pixels
For your Twitter profile photo, it is recommended to use a 400 x 400 pixels square image, although Twitter will crop it to appear as a circle.
Your header photo on Twitter should be 1500 x 500 pixels. Make sure to choose an image that represents your brand/business.
When sharing a link, Twitter will generate a Twitter Card to display the image associated. This image will appear at 1200 x 628 pixels.
Twitter post photo size: 1200 x 675 pixels
When Tweeting a single image, the photo will appear at 1200 x 675 pixels.
Pro tip: Twitter truncates image previews within Tweets. This means that if you tweet a single image, it will appear collapsed before a user clicks on it to expand the full image. For this reason, be sure to avoid awkward cropping by horizontally centering your content.
Next: Read our article on 10 things to do when getting started on Twitter.
YouTube image sizes and dimensions
YouTube profile image size: 800 x 800 pixels
Your YouTube channel profile image shows a user whose channel they are on. Your YouTube channel profile image should be 800 x 800 pixels and should use either your company logo or a photo of yourself so people can easily identify your brand.
YouTube cover photo size: 2560 x 1440 pixels
YouTube allows you to upload a cover photo for your channel, further building your brand identity. The minimum image size for your cover photo is 2560 x 1440 pixels with an aspect ratio of 16:9.
Pro tip: YouTube cover photos can be tricky, to say the least. Although YouTube requires a very large image for your cover photo, only a sliver of this photo will be visible on desktop and mobile devices. Make sure to check your photo and adjust the crop using YouTube’s channel art tool before publishing to avoid any awkward cropping.
YouTube video thumbnail image size: 1280 x 720 pixels
When uploading videos to YouTube, custom thumbnails can be very useful in garnering attention for your content. Custom YouTube thumbnails for your videos should be 1280 x 720 pixels.
Next: Read our tips for how to get started on a YouTube channel.
LinkedIn image sizes and dimensions
LinkedIn company profile photo size: 300 x 300 pixels
Uploading your company logo as your business page image ensures that customers, employees, and others can easily identify your profile. Your company logo image should be 300 x 300 pixels.
LinkedIn company banner photo size: 1128 x 191 pixels
LinkedIn’s company business background image covers the entire top of the page. It is recommended to upload an image around 1128 x 191 pixels.
LinkedIn post image size: 1200 x 1200 pixels
Posting to your business page on LinkedIn is a great way to share exciting company news or updates. If you’re going to include an image in your post, use the recommended size of 1200 x 1200 pixels.
Pro tip: LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network — so keep it professional. Make sure that your posts, and images, are appropriate for the audience and focus on building relationships with industry leaders or finding new employees rather than driving traffic or prospecting for new customers.
LinkedIn profile picture size: 400 x 400 pixels
Make sure your personal profile is connected to your company page, is filled out, and represents you well with a nice profile picture. The recommended LinkedIn profile picture size is 400 x 400 pixels.
Next: Learn how to use LinkedIn Groups.
Did you know people can recall 65 percent of the visual content they see almost three days later? This statistic is especially impressive when you compare that to written content, of which only 10 percent is recalled three days after it’s read. Hopefully, you won’t forget this blog post in three days!
It’s clear that you shouldn’t ignore the power of visuals when it comes to social media marketing. However, it’s a challenge to keep up with the ever-changing image size guidelines for social media. The impact of posting visuals goes down when you post one that is awkwardly cropped or can’t be viewed on certain devices, so it’s important to get it right.
That’s why we’ve created this social media image size guide for Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Be sure to bookmark this page so you can refer back to it as you create content throughout the year.
Free tools to create eye-catching social media images with the correct dimensions
Photography and photo editing not your forté? No worries. Image tools such as Canva, Stencil, Snappa, PicMonkey, Pablo, and Adobe Spark make it easy. They even have customizable social media image templates perfectly sized for each platform!
Constant Contact also makes creating custom images easy. Our image editor allows you to easily crop images and add text, stickers, or overlays to spice up your visuals. You can also add your edited images to your Library and then save them to your computer.
Additionally, our integration with Shutterstock provides access to a stock image gallery with millions of professional quality and royalty-free stock images. Images are available for free, or to purchase, and can be added to the Library to be used in your emails, events, and surveys.
Download and save our handy social media image size guide below so you can quickly reference the correct image dimensions for Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Pinterest, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
FAQs
What size should images be for constant contact? ›
Most Constant Contact templates are about 600 pixels wide, so if you want an image to span the full width of your email when viewed on a desktop, we recommend using an image that's at least 600-650 pixels wide. Anything smaller could look blurry if resized to fit the email width.
What size should images be for social media? ›Image size guidelines for all social media platforms: Facebook Image Size – 1200 x 628 pixels. Twitter Image Size – 900 x 450 pixels. Instagram Size – 1080 x 1080 pixels.
What size should a Facebook post be 2022? ›THE NEW OPTIMAL FACEBOOK POST IMAGE SIZE IS 940 x 788 PIXELS IN 2022.
What are the dimensions for social media posts? ›Portrait: 1080 x 1350 pixels. Square: 1080 x 1080 pixels. Aspect ratio: landscape (1.91:1), square (1:1), vertical (4:5) Recommended image size: Width of 1080 pixels, height between 566 and 1350 pixels (depending on whether the image is landscape or portrait)
How do I crop an image in Constant Contact? ›Click anywhere on the image to open the Image toolbar and click Replace. From the Library tab on the Insert Image overlay, click Edit. From the image editor, click Transform. Select Custom to select the crop area yourself or choose a pre-sized crop.
What size image is best for Facebook? ›Best image sizes for Facebook
The Facebook recommended image size for sharing images and sharing links with an image is 1,200 x 630 pixels. Whether you're sharing landscape, portrait, or square images, Facebook will resize it to 500 pixels wide and scale the height accordingly.
For Facebook, the ideal image size is 1200×630 pixels. And on Instagram, images should be 1080×1080 pixels. By using the correct size images, you can ensure that your photos look their best and that your followers can see them.
What is the best image size for Instagram? ›Instagram post size.
The ideal size for square posts is 1080px by 1080px at a 1:1 aspect ratio. For landscape posts, use an image that is 1080px by 566px, with an aspect ratio of 1.91:1. Vertical images should be sized at 1080px by 1350px with a 4:5 aspect ratio.
Aspect Ratio: 1.91:1. Image Size: 1200 x 628 pixels.
How do I upload HD photos to Facebook 2022? ›Uploading HD Photos and Videos on Facebook for Android
Go to Settings & Privacy > Settings. Scroll down to the Preferences section and select Media. To upload HD video, ensure Optimised is on.
How do I post a photo on Facebook 2022? ›
How to post on facebook (2022) - YouTube
What is Facebook post size? ›Maximum Facebook video length: 240 minutes. Facebook image ad size: 1200 x 628px. Facebook video ad size: 1080 x 1350px (ratio 4:5), at least 1080 x 1080px, ratios from 16:9 to 9:16 are also supported. Facebook Story ad size: 1080 x 1920px.
What is the size of social media post in Photoshop? ›Open a new document in Photoshop and adjust the dimensions to 1200 x 630 pixels. Make sure your resolution is set to 72 pixels per inch and image mode set to 8 bits/channel. To avoid discolouration in your image, make sure you have selected an RGB colour profile.
What is Instagram post ratio? ›When you share a photo that has a width between 320 and 1080 pixels, we keep that photo at its original resolution as long as the photo's aspect ratio is between 1.91:1 and 4:5 (a height between 566 and 1350 pixels with a width of 1080 pixels).
Can you edit photos in constant contact? ›Edit an image from the Library
You can easily edit your Library images with Constant Contact's mobile app. No need to be at your computer — make edits directly on your phone.
To go to the Advanced Editor, in the Wizard click the Advanced Editor link on the bottom left of the window and the Advanced Editor window appears as shown on the next page. The Advanced Editor is sometimes referred to as the Constant Contact editing environment.
How do I put pictures side by side in constant contact? ›Drop one image in. It will position itself in the center of the box. Then grab the 2nd image and move it over to the same box. As you move it over, a vertical, bright lavender line will appear.
What size image is best for twitter? ›The ideal image size for your Twitter profile image is 400px by 400px. Your profile picture will be uploaded as a square, but it's actually displayed as a circle throughout the site. Make sure that your image maintains its integrity when cropped into a circle.
How do you optimize photos for Facebook? ›Resize your image to 2048px on its longest edge. Use the “Save for Web” function, and select 70% JPEG quality. Make sure the file is converted to the sRGB colour profile. Upload it to Facebook, and make sure you tick “high quality” if you are given the option (usually only for uploading albums).
What is the pixel size of an Instagram post? ›By default, standard Instagram posts are perfectly square — they're in a 1:1 aspect ratio. If you're looking for a specific resolution, shoot for 1080 x 1080 pixels (px). If the picture you're uploading isn't a square, you can tap a button to zoom out.
What ratio are Facebook photos? ›
Facebook Size Guide #1: Feed Photo Posts
For optimal viewing on mobile, it's best to use vertical images with an aspect ratio of 4:5 and 1200 x 1500 px. For square images, opt for a resolution of 1080 x 1080px. And for vertical images use 1200 x 1500 px.
- For feed placements: We recommend square 1:1 for images and vertical 4:5 for videos.
- For stories placements: Most people hold their phones vertically so we recommend 9:16 to capture the whole screen.
- For video carousel format: We recommend square 1:1 and consistent ratios for all videos in a carousel.
If you want to resize an image without losing quality, you need to make sure that the "Resample" checkbox is unchecked. This checkbox tells Paint to change the number of pixels in the image. When you uncheck this box, Paint will not change the number of pixels, and the quality of the image will not be reduced.
Did Instagram change post size? ›You can also upload larger if you like, but they'll be downsized to 1080px. No Longer Only Square. Instagram has finally ditched the requirement that all images be square.
How do you upload a full quality picture on Instagram? ›Click the toggle button next to “High Quality Uploads” so the button turns blue upon activation. That's it. Now your uploads will be higher quality regardless if you're using cellular or WiFi connectivity.
Is 1920x1080 good for Instagram? ›Instagram Stories aspect ratios range from a minimum of 1080 x 608 pixels to a maximum of 1080 x 1920 pixels. If you prefer your stories to fill the whole screen, without any borders - it is recommended your video be shot with a resolution of 1080 x 1920p.
What size should an email banner be? ›The ideal size for email body banner for desktop screens is 650px to 700px (width) and 350px to 500px (height). For mobile screens, the suggested size is 350px (width) and 200px (height).
What size should an email header be? ›| Dimension | Recommended | Common alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Template width | 600 px | 640 px |
| Template height | put important details to the first 350 px | up to 3000 px |
| Header height | up to 150 – 200 px | up to 300 px |
| General email size | up to 102 KB | no |
In general, if you are e-mailing the pictures to friends who will view them on a computer screen, you will want to send them pictures in the jpeg format at 640 x 480 pixels. If you are printing the pictures, you need about 150 pixels per inch of print size.
What is Facebook banner size? ›Your Page's cover photo: Displays at 820 pixels wide by 312 pixels tall on your Page on computers and 640 pixels wide by 360 pixels tall on smartphones. Must be at least 400 pixels wide and 150 pixels tall.
How do I resize a JPEG image? ›
How to Resize a JPEG - YouTube
How do I resize a JPEG photo for Facebook? ›When you upload a photo, Facebook shows you a thumbnail of the image. Roll the mouse pointer over the thumbnail and you'll see a paintbrush icon with the caption, “Edit Photo.” Click the icon to bring up the Photo Editor. Slide the slider below your photo to enlarge or reduce it.
What is a good image size for a newsletter? ›Image width: 590px for a banner image and 530px for all other images. These are the maximum widths an image will display in your email newsletter. We've tested image and email displays in many different email clients and inboxes — these sizes help your emails look beautiful everywhere.
What is the standard size of banner? ›| Size (Px) | Name | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 468×60 | Banner | < 150kb |
| 234×60 | Half Banner | < 150kb |
| 120×600 | Skyscraper | < 150kb |
| 120×240 | Vertical Banner | < 150kb |
We recommend a maximum file size of 1MB for images. 72 DPI is generally sufficient for the web, but isn't required. We don't recommend uploading images that are significantly larger than your content area or template.
How do I reduce the MB size of a photo? ›The Photo Compress app available at Google Play does the same thing for Android users. Download the app and launch it. Select the photos to compress and adjust the size by choosing Resize Image. Be sure to keep the aspect ratio on so the resizing doesn't distort the height or width of the photo.
How can I email a file larger than 25MB? ›Gmail lets you send files or photos larger than 25MB. Users can use Google Drive to send larger files through Gmail. One can also use WeTransfers to send up to 2GB files.
Can Gmail Reduce photo size? ›Although Gmail has a resizing tool for images placed inline in the body of an email, it can't help you reduce photos sent as attachments. To resize those, you need to use a free image editing program, such as Photo Gallery (Windows 8) or Windows Live Photo Gallery (Windows 7) to reduce the photo before attaching it.