Social media image sizes

Posts look best when the picture already has the right shape. Choose a platform in the Preset list and the tool crops and resizes your image to match.

Drag and drop images here

or

You can also paste images with Ctrl+V.

JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP. No limit on size or number.

Your images never leave your device.

Options

Resize by

Higher quality gives a sharper picture and a bigger file.

How to use it

  1. Add your picture

    Drag it onto the page or choose it from your device.

  2. Choose a platform size

    Open the Preset list, go to Social media and pick the platform and format.

  3. Resize and download

    Press Resize images. Crop to fill is selected, so nothing is stretched.

Sizes by platform

PlatformUsePixels
Instagrampost1,080 × 1,080
Instagrampost1,080 × 1,350
Instagramstory / reel1,080 × 1,920
Facebookpost1,200 × 630
Facebookcover820 × 312
YouTubethumbnail1,280 × 720
YouTubebanner2,560 × 1,440
Xpost1,600 × 900
Xbanner1,500 × 500
LinkedInbanner1,584 × 396
Pinterestpost1,000 × 1,500
WhatsAppprofile photo500 × 500

Good to know: Platforms update their recommendations from time to time. These are widely used sizes that work well with the current formats.

Tips for sharp posts

  • Keep important content away from the edges, because some apps trim the borders.
  • Use JPG or WebP for photos and PNG for graphics with sharp text.
  • Start from a picture larger than the target size for the best sharpness.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best size for an Instagram post?

Use 1080 x 1080 pixels for a square post and 1080 x 1350 pixels for a portrait post.

What size should a YouTube thumbnail be?

1280 x 720 pixels, with a file size below 2 MB.

Will my picture be cropped?

With Crop to fill the middle of the picture is kept and the edges that do not fit are trimmed. Choose Fit inside the box if you prefer to keep everything.