Nothing is more frustrating than posting a photo and seeing it come out cropped, stretched or blurry. Every social media platform has its own preferred image dimensions — and using the wrong size is the most common mistake people make.
Instagram Image Sizes
| Post Type | Size | Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Square Post | 1080 × 1080 px | 1:1 |
| Portrait Post | 1080 × 1350 px | 4:5 |
| Landscape Post | 1080 × 566 px | 1.91:1 |
| Story / Reels | 1080 × 1920 px | 9:16 |
| Profile Picture | 400 × 400 px | 1:1 |
Pro Tip: Portrait format (4:5) takes up more space in the feed and gets more engagement than square or landscape.
Facebook Image Sizes
| Post Type | Size |
|---|---|
| Feed Post | 1200 × 630 px |
| Cover Photo | 1640 × 856 px |
| Story | 1080 × 1920 px |
| Profile Picture | 400 × 400 px |
Twitter / X Image Sizes
| Post Type | Size |
|---|---|
| In-feed Image | 1200 × 675 px |
| Header Photo | 1500 × 500 px |
| Profile Picture | 400 × 400 px |
WhatsApp & YouTube
- WhatsApp Profile: 500 × 500 px
- WhatsApp Status: 1080 × 1920 px
- YouTube Thumbnail: 1280 × 720 px (16:9)
- YouTube Channel Art: 2560 × 1440 px
How to Resize Quickly
Use iPixLab.com Resize Image tool — it has preset buttons for all common social media sizes. Just upload your photo, click the preset you need, and download. Done in seconds!
"Using the correct image size is the easiest way to make your social media posts look more professional."