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Best Image Dimensions for Every Social Media Platform in 2026

A comprehensive guide to optimal image sizes for Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and more.

By Bello Moussa Amadou·Updated February 5, 2026
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Using the correct image dimensions for each social media platform ensures your content looks professional and displays properly across all devices.

Instagram Image Dimensions

Feed Posts

  • Square: 1080 x 1080 pixels (1:1)
  • Portrait: 1080 x 1350 pixels (4:5) - Recommended
  • Landscape: 1080 x 566 pixels (1.91:1)

Stories & Reels

  • Stories: 1080 x 1920 pixels (9:16)
  • Reels: 1080 x 1920 pixels (9:16)

Profile Picture

  • Display: 110 x 110 pixels
  • Upload: 320 x 320 pixels minimum

Instagram Grid Dimensions

When creating grid layouts, multiply the individual post dimensions:

Grid SizeTotal Dimensions
3x13240 x 1080 pixels
3x23240 x 2160 pixels
3x33240 x 3240 pixels

Facebook Dimensions

Feed Posts

  • Recommended: 1200 x 630 pixels
  • Square: 1200 x 1200 pixels

Cover Photo

  • Desktop: 820 x 312 pixels
  • Mobile: 640 x 360 pixels

Event Cover

  • Recommended: 1920 x 1005 pixels

Twitter/X Dimensions

In-Stream Images

  • Recommended: 1600 x 900 pixels (16:9)
  • Minimum: 600 x 335 pixels

Header Image

  • Recommended: 1500 x 500 pixels

LinkedIn Dimensions

Feed Posts

  • Recommended: 1200 x 627 pixels
  • Square: 1200 x 1200 pixels

Company Banner

  • Recommended: 1128 x 191 pixels

TikTok Dimensions

Video Posts

  • Recommended: 1080 x 1920 pixels (9:16)

Pinterest Dimensions

Standard Pins

  • Recommended: 1000 x 1500 pixels (2:3)

Pro Tips for Image Optimization

  1. Always upload high resolution: Platforms will compress, so start with quality
  2. Keep important elements centered: Cropping varies by device
  3. Test on mobile: Most users browse on phones
  4. Use our tool: Split images precisely to these dimensions

Create perfectly sized images for any platform with our free image splitter.

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Bello Moussa Amadou

Founder of ReachUp and the maker of Image Splitter Online. Bello builds free, privacy-first web tools used by creators worldwide, and writes these guides from running them day to day.

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