Free tool
Social media image sizes
Every size on this page comes from the platform's own help or developer pages. Where a platform doesn't publish a size, the table says so. Pick a row to open its checker.
Try it
| Placement | Verified size | Checker |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube thumbnail | 3840 x 2160 (16:9), at least 640 wide; Shorts 2160 x 3840 | Open |
| YouTube banner | 2560 x 1440 recommended, at least 2048 x 1152, safe area 1235 x 338, 6 MB | Open |
| LinkedIn profile photo | 400 x 400 to 7680 x 4320, 8 MB | Open |
| LinkedIn cover | 1584 x 396, JPG/PNG under 8 MB | Open |
| LinkedIn post photo | at least 552 x 276, 1080 wide recommended, 3:1 to 4:5, 5 MB | Open |
| X header | 1500 x 500 | Open |
| X profile photo | 400 x 400, under 2 MB | Open |
| X post photo | Single photo 2:1 to 3:4 shows in full | Open |
| Instagram post | Up to 1080 wide, 1.91:1 to 3:4 | Open |
| Instagram story | 9:16 recommended, JPEG, 8 MB | Open |
| Facebook Page cover | 851 x 315, at least 400 x 150 | Open |
| Facebook Page profile picture | 320 x 320 | Open |
| TikTok video (posting API) | 360 to 4096 px per side | Open |
| Not published by the platform | Facebook feed post image size; TikTok in-app video size or ratio; X recommended post image pixels |
How it works
- 1
Find your network and placement in the table.
- 2
Open the checker to test your file.
- 3
Use the aspect ratio calculator to resize for any of these shapes.
Platform facts
YouTube recommends 3840 x 2160 pixel thumbnails for videos and 2160 x 3840 for Shorts.
Source: YouTube Help, custom thumbnails (checked 2026-10-30)
LinkedIn recommends a 1584 x 396 cover image, as a JPG or PNG under 8 MB.
Source: LinkedIn Help, cover image (checked 2026-10-30)
X recommends a 1500 x 500 pixel header.
Source: X Help, common issues when uploading a profile photo (checked 2026-10-30)
Facebook Page covers load fastest at 851 x 315 pixels, and profile pictures should be 320 x 320.
Source: Facebook Help, Page profile picture and cover photo dimensions (checked 2026-10-30)
FAQ
- Where do these sizes come from?
- Each row comes from the platform's help or developer pages, checked in October 2026.
- Why are some sizes missing?
- Some platforms don't publish them. Facebook has no feed image size, and TikTok has no recommended size for its app. We list them as not published instead of guessing.
- Which size works everywhere?
- None does. A 1080-wide image fits Instagram and LinkedIn's recommended width, but each network wants a different shape, so check each placement.
Optional next step
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Also see Schedule posts from Claude
Sources
- YouTube Help, custom thumbnails (checked 2026-10-30)
- YouTube Help, manage your channel branding (checked 2026-10-30)
- LinkedIn Help, profile photo (checked 2026-10-30)
- LinkedIn Help, cover image (checked 2026-10-30)
- LinkedIn Marketing Solutions Help, share photos (checked 2026-10-30)
- X Help, common issues when uploading a profile photo (checked 2026-10-30)
- Instagram Help, image resolution of photos (checked 2026-10-30)
- Facebook Help, Page profile picture and cover photo dimensions (checked 2026-10-30)
- TikTok for Developers, media transfer guide (checked 2026-10-30)