Social media image sizes — one photo, every platform
Pick the platform, drop your photo in — everyimg crops it to the exact recommended size, keeps the file under the platform limit and lets you shift the crop focus so nothing important gets cut off. Process the same photo for several platforms and download all versions as a ZIP.
Instagram’s recommended feed format is 4:5 portrait at 1080 × 1350 px — taller posts fill more of the screen. Instagram re-compresses anyway, so stay under 1 MB.
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All social media image sizes at a glance (2026)
| Platform & format | Pixels | Ratio | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instagram post (recommended) | 1080 × 1350 | 4:5 | JPG, < 1 MB |
| Instagram post (square) | 1080 × 1080 | 1:1 | JPG, < 1 MB |
| Instagram Story / Reel | 1080 × 1920 | 9:16 | JPG, < 1 MB |
| Facebook photo post | 1080 × 1350 | 4:5 | JPG, < 1 MB |
| Facebook cover photo | 851 × 315 | 2.7:1 | JPG, < 100 KB |
| Facebook / LinkedIn link preview (og:image) | 1200 × 630 | 1.91:1 | JPG, < 300 KB |
| TikTok photo post | 1080 × 1920 | 9:16 | JPG, < 1 MB |
| YouTube thumbnail | 1280 × 720 | 16:9 | JPG, < 2 MB (hard limit) |
| Pinterest pin | 1000 × 1500 | 2:3 | JPG, < 800 KB |
| X (Twitter) post | 1600 × 900 | 16:9 | JPG, < 900 KB |
| LinkedIn post image | 1200 × 627 | 1.91:1 | JPG, < 500 KB |
Why the right size matters more on social than anywhere else
Every social platform re-compresses your upload on its own servers — you have no control over that step. The only thing you control is what goes in. If your image already has the exact recommended pixel size and a reasonable file size, the platform's compression barely changes anything. If it's too big, too small or the wrong aspect ratio, the platform scales and crops and re-compresses — and that's when photos come out blurry, soft or with heads cut off.
The aspect ratio is the part most people miss: Instagram's grid crops everything square, feed posts show 4:5, Stories are 9:16, Pinterest wants 2:3. The same photo needs a different crop for each — which is exactly what the presets above do, around a focus point you control.
Three rules for sharp social media images
- Always upload JPG, never PNG, for photos — PNGs are huge and some platforms convert them badly.
- Match the pixel size exactly — not bigger (double compression), not smaller (upscaling = blur).
- Keep faces and text away from the edges — feeds, grids and profile circles all crop differently. Use the crop-focus sliders if something gets cut off.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best image size for Instagram in 2026?
For feed posts: 1080 × 1350 px (4:5 portrait) — it takes up the most screen space. The classic square is 1080 × 1080 px, and Stories/Reels are 1080 × 1920 px (9:16). Instagram re-compresses every upload, so a JPG under 1 MB is ideal.
Why do my images look blurry after uploading to Instagram or Facebook?
Both platforms aggressively re-compress uploads. The biggest mistakes: uploading images that are too small (they get upscaled), too large (they get resized twice), or PNGs of photos. Upload a JPG at exactly the recommended pixel size and the platform barely needs to touch it.
Can I use the same image for all platforms?
One source photo, yes — but not one file. A 16:9 YouTube thumbnail gets brutally cropped as a 2:3 Pinterest pin. Process the same photo once per platform (each preset crops around your chosen focus point) and download everything as a ZIP.
Does TikTok accept photos?
Yes — TikTok photo posts and carousels are full-screen 9:16, so 1080 × 1920 px, exactly like Instagram Stories.
What is the YouTube thumbnail size limit?
1280 × 720 px (16:9) with a hard 2 MB file-size limit and a minimum width of 640 px. Our preset enforces all three automatically.