Image Guide

Best Social Media Image Sizes for 2026 (Complete Guide)

Using the wrong image size on social media leads to cropping, blurry uploads, and poor presentation. This guide covers the correct dimensions for every major platform in 2026.

Instagram Image Sizes

  • Square post: 1080 x 1080 px
  • Portrait post: 1080 x 1350 px
  • Story / Reel: 1080 x 1920 px
  • Profile photo: 320 x 320 px

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TikTok Image Sizes

  • Video cover: 1080 x 1920 px (9:16)
  • Profile photo: 200 x 200 px

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YouTube Image Sizes

  • Thumbnail: 1280 x 720 px (16:9)
  • Channel art: 2560 x 1440 px
  • Profile photo: 800 x 800 px

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Facebook Image Sizes

  • Post image: 1200 x 630 px
  • Cover photo: 820 x 312 px
  • Story: 1080 x 1920 px

Pinterest Image Sizes

  • Standard Pin: 1000 x 1500 px (2:3)
  • Square Pin: 1000 x 1000 px
  • Story Pin: 1080 x 1920 px

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Conclusion

Always upload images at the correct size for each platform to avoid cropping and quality loss. Bookmark this guide and use the resizer tools to prepare images quickly.

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