Image sizes for Instagram, YouTube, Facebook & more
Instagram post size, YouTube thumbnail size, Facebook post size, and more. Official platform image dimensions with sources and verified dates.
A reference of official image dimensions for major platforms. Covers Instagram post size (1080 x 1080 square, 1080 x 1350 portrait, 1080 x 566 landscape), YouTube thumbnail size (1280 x 720), YouTube banner size (2560 x 1440), Facebook post size (1200 x 630 shared image, 851 x 315 cover photo), LinkedIn shared image (1200 x 628), TikTok profile picture (200 x 200), and more.
Each entry names the official source it comes from and shows the date it was last verified. Platforms change their guidance over time, so treat these as a starting point and re-check the cited source before relying on a value for important work. Use the Social Media Resizer on this site to crop and resize to any of these dimensions in one step.
FAQ
- What is the Instagram post size in pixels?
- Instagram recommends 1080 x 1080 px for square posts, 1080 x 1350 px for portrait posts (4:5 ratio), and 1080 x 566 px for landscape posts (1.91:1 ratio). Stories and Reels use 1080 x 1920 px (9:16).
- What is the YouTube thumbnail size?
- YouTube recommends 1280 x 720 px for video thumbnails (16:9 ratio), with a minimum width of 640 px. The maximum file size is 2 MB.
- What is the YouTube banner size?
- YouTube channel art (banner) should be 2560 x 1440 px. The safe area visible on all devices is the central 1546 x 423 px region.
- What is the Facebook post size in pixels?
- Facebook recommends 1200 x 630 px for shared link images and standard post images. Cover photos are 851 x 315 px on desktop.
- Are these numbers guaranteed current?
- No. Platforms update their recommendations, so each row shows a last-verified date and names its source. Always confirm against the cited official source before a critical upload.
- What size should a LinkedIn post image be?
- The reference table lists a LinkedIn shared image at 1200 x 628 px. Check LinkedIn’s current guidance before publishing because platform specifications can change.
- What size should a TikTok story or video cover be?
- The table includes vertical 1080 x 1920 px placements for TikTok and other story formats. Use the Social Media Resizer to select a listed placement.