Complete Social Media Image Dimensions Cheat Sheet (2026)

4 min read• Verified for 2026

Social algorithms frequently change mobile app layouts, resulting in awkward header chops or blurry graphics. Here is the verified dimension matrix to guarantee crystal-clear brand presentation across all major platforms.

Instagram

  • • Square Post: 1080 × 1080 px (1:1 aspect ratio)
  • • Portrait Post (Recommended): 1080 × 1350 px (4:5 aspect ratio)
  • • Story & Reel: 1080 × 1920 px (9:16 aspect ratio)
  • • Profile Photo: 320 × 320 px (1:1 circular crop)

YouTube

  • • Video Thumbnail: 1280 × 720 px (16:9 ratio, < 2MB)
  • • Channel Banner: 2560 × 1440 px (Safe zone: 1232 × 338 px)
  • • Profile Icon: 800 × 800 px

X (formerly Twitter)

  • • Standard In-Feed Graphic: 1600 × 900 px (16:9 ratio)
  • • Header Banner: 1500 × 500 px (3:1 aspect ratio)
  • • Summary Card with Large Image: 1200 × 675 px

LinkedIn

  • • Personal Banner: 1584 × 396 px
  • • Company Page Cover: 1128 × 191 px
  • • Feed Post Graphic: 1200 × 627 px (Landscape) or 1080 × 1080 px (Square)