Why Image Size Matters on Social Media
Each social media platform has specific image size requirements. Using the wrong dimensions can result in cropped images, blurry thumbnails, or posts that look unprofessional. This guide provides the exact image dimensions you need for every major social media platform in 2024.
Instagram Image Sizes 2024
- Square Post: 1080 x 1080 px (1:1 ratio)
- Landscape Post: 1080 x 566 px (1.91:1 ratio)
- Portrait Post: 1080 x 1350 px (4:5 ratio)
- Stories: 1080 x 1920 px (9:16 ratio)
- Reels: 1080 x 1920 px (9:16 ratio)
- Profile Photo: 110 x 110 px (displayed)
Facebook Image Sizes 2024
- Cover Photo: 851 x 315 px
- Profile Photo: 170 x 170 px
- Shared Image: 1200 x 630 px
- Story: 1080 x 1920 px
- Event Cover: 1920 x 1080 px
Twitter/X Image Sizes 2024
- Header Photo: 1500 x 500 px
- Profile Photo: 400 x 400 px
- In-stream Image: 1600 x 900 px
LinkedIn Image Sizes 2024
- Cover Photo: 1584 x 396 px
- Profile Photo: 400 x 400 px
- Shared Image: 1200 x 627 px
- Company Logo: 300 x 300 px
How to Resize Images for Social Media
Use our free Image Resizer to resize your images to the exact dimensions required by each platform. The tool maintains aspect ratio to prevent distortion, or you can unlock the ratio for exact dimensions.
After resizing, use the Image Compressor to reduce file size before uploading — smaller files upload faster and are served faster to your followers.
Tips for Social Media Images
- Always use the highest resolution your device supports
- Save social media images as JPG for photos and PNG for graphics with text
- Keep text within the safe zone (center 80%) to avoid cropping
- Use consistent branding (colors, fonts, style) across all platforms
Conclusion
Bookmark this guide and use our Image Resizer to quickly prepare images for any social media platform. Properly sized images look more professional and get better engagement.