Social Media Image Sizes Guide and Checker
Find the right image size for every post, story, cover and profile photo on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, X, Pinterest and WhatsApp, and check whether your own image fits.
How to use the image size guide
- Pick a platform to see the recommended sizes for posts, stories, covers and profile photos.
- Upload an image to check whether it has the right shape and enough resolution for each format.
- Resize or crop if needed, then upload to the platform.
Sizes you will use most
| Use | Size |
|---|---|
| Instagram portrait post | 1080 x 1350 px (4:5) |
| Stories, Reels, Shorts, WhatsApp Status | 1080 x 1920 px (9:16) |
| YouTube thumbnail | 1280 x 720 px (16:9) |
| Link previews on Facebook and LinkedIn | 1200 x 630 px (about 1.91:1) |
| Square post anywhere | 1080 x 1080 px (1:1) |
Tips for sharp images
- Export at the recommended size or larger, never smaller.
- Use JPG for photos and PNG for graphics with text.
- Keep file sizes small for fast loading. Our image compressor and image resizer help.
- Leave a safe margin around text, since profile photos are shown as circles and covers are cropped differently on mobile.
For link previews, also check your Open Graph image with the Open Graph preview tool.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this image size guide free?
Yes. It is free with no sign-up, and images you check stay on your device.
What is the best Instagram post size?
1080 x 1350 px portrait (4:5) takes the most space in the feed. 1080 x 1080 px square also works well.
What size is a YouTube thumbnail?
1280 x 720 px, a 16:9 ratio, under 2 MB.
What size should Stories and Reels be?
1080 x 1920 px, a 9:16 vertical ratio. Keep text away from the top and bottom edges.