Complete Guide to Image Sizes for Social Media in 2026

Keeping up with social media image size requirements is a full-time job. Here's the 2026 reference guide.

Instagram

• Profile photo: 320×320px (displayed at 110×110)
• Square post: 1080×1080px
• Portrait post: 1080×1350px
• Landscape post: 1080×566px
• Story/Reel: 1080×1920px
• Carousel: 1080×1080px each

Facebook

• Profile photo: 170×170px
• Cover photo: 820×312px (desktop), 640×360px (mobile)
• Shared image: 1200×630px recommended
• Event cover: 1920×1005px

Twitter/X

• Profile photo: 400×400px
• Header photo: 1500×500px
• In-stream photo: 1600×900px (16:9 recommended)

LinkedIn

• Profile photo: 400×400px
• Background photo: 1584×396px
• Post image: 1200×627px
• Company logo: 300×300px

YouTube

• Profile photo: 800×800px
• Banner/thumbnail: 2560×1440px (safe area: 1546×423px)
• Thumbnail: 1280×720px

Pro Tip

Always upload the largest dimension the platform accepts. jmgBB's resize tool lets you set exact pixel dimensions before uploading — no more guessing.