Social Media Image Sizes for 2026: The Complete Guide

If you’re an active social media user, you already know how important accurate image sizing is across platforms. Social networks update their preferred image dimensions and formats every year, so keeping your visuals optimized is key to maintaining quality, reach, and engagement. ⚡️📱 To make things easy, here are the updated social media image size requirements you should be using in 2026.

TikTok

• TikTok Profile Photo Size: 200 x 200 pixels
• TikTok Video Size: 1080 x 1920 pixels

📌 PRO TIP: The ideal aspect ratio for TikTok videos is 9:16. Square (1:1) videos may still display but are less optimized for reach.

Facebook

• Profile Photo: 170 x 170 pixels
• Stories: 1080 x 1920 pixels
• Cover Photo: 820 x 360 pixels
• Posts & Timeline Photos: 1200 x 630 pixels (minimum 600 x 315)
• Event Cover Photo: 1200 x 628 pixels (recommended)

📌 PRO TIP: To avoid compression or distortion, upload high-quality JPG or PNG files.

X (formerly Twitter)

• Header Photo: 1500 x 500 pixels
• Profile Photo: 400 x 400 pixels
• In-Stream Photos: 1200 x 675 pixels

📌 Find more details on in-stream photos via the X Help Center.

Instagram

• Profile Photo: 320 x 320 pixels
• Photo Thumbnails: 161 x 161 pixels
• Stories: 1080 x 1920 pixels
• Photo Size: 1080 x 1080 pixels (square); 1080 x 1350 pixels (portrait)

📌 PRO TIP: Images uploaded larger than 1080 pixels will automatically be resized by Instagram.

Instagram Reels

• Video Size: 1080 x 1920 pixels (aspect ratio 9:16)
• Cover Photo: 1080 x 1920 pixels

📌 PRO TIP: Reels appear cropped as 1:1 in your profile grid and 4:5 in the home feed, so keep key visuals centered.

LinkedIn

• Profile Photo: 400 x 400 pixels
• Profile Cover Photo: 1584 x 396 pixels
• Blog Link Images: 1200 x 627 pixels
• Company Logo: 300 x 300 pixels
• Company Logo (Ads): 100 x 100 pixels

YouTube

• Profile Photo: 800 x 800 pixels
• Channel Banner: 2560 x 1440 pixels
• Thumbnail: 1280 x 720 pixels
• Standard Video: 1920 x 1080 pixels

📌 PRO TIPS: Keep your subject centered. Supported formats include JPEG, PNG, GIF, and BMP. Animated GIFs are not supported.

YouTube Shorts

• Aspect Ratio: 9:16
• Max Length: 60 seconds
• Supported File Types: MOV, MP4, MPEG4, AVI, WMV, FLV, 3GPP, WebM

Need to sharpen your skills for the new year? Check out these helpful resources:

Meta Updates That Actually Matter for Artists in 2026

The Best and Worst Months to Release Music

Music Biz 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Music Distribution

Music Distribution Pricing Explained: Flat Fees vs. Revenue Share

Happy 2026!