Social Media Image & Video Size Cheat-Sheet
Look up recommended image and video dimensions for every social platform.
About this tool
A quick-reference cheat-sheet of the current recommended pixel dimensions and video specs for Instagram, Facebook, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube and Pinterest. Covers profile photos, square/portrait/landscape posts, stories and reels, covers and banners, plus aspect ratios and maximum video lengths. Leave the filter blank to see everything, or type a platform name (e.g. 'instagram') to focus on one.
Frequently asked questions
What size should a YouTube thumbnail be?
YouTube thumbnails should be 1280 x 720 px (16:9). Channel art is 2560 x 1440 px with a safe area of 1546 x 423 px.
What is the best Instagram post size?
Square posts are 1080 x 1080 px (1:1), portrait posts are 1080 x 1350 px (4:5), and Stories or Reels are 1080 x 1920 px (9:16).
Which aspect ratio should I use for social video?
Use 9:16 (vertical) for Stories, Reels, TikTok and Shorts; 1:1 or 4:5 for feed video; and 16:9 for landscape YouTube and X video. The cheat-sheet lists max lengths per platform.