Best Image Sizes for Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter in 2026
Wrong size = cropped heads, blurry text, or white borders. Use these exact 2026 pixels for Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter/X — then resize and preview privately in your browser (no upload).
Use this first: Pick your platform below, note the pixels, then hit Resize & Preview — all tools run offline, files never leave your device.
📸 Instagram — 2026
| Placement | Pixels (W×H) | Ratio | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profile photo | 320 × 320 | 1:1 | Circle crop — keep face centered |
| Square post | 1080 × 1080 | 1:1 | Most compatible |
| Portrait post | 1080 × 1350 | 4:5 | Max vertical — best reach |
| Landscape post | 1080 × 566 | 1.91:1 | Allow side crop |
| Story / Reel | 1080 × 1920 | 9:16 | Full-screen, safe top/bottom 250px |
| Reel cover | 1080 × 1920 | 9:16 | Center 1080×1080 visible in grid |
Tip: Create at 1080px wide — Instagram compresses larger. Export JPG 85–90% for photos, PNG for graphics with text.
💼 LinkedIn — 2026
| Placement | Pixels (W×H) | Ratio | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profile photo | 400 × 400 | 1:1 | Circle — 200KB max |
| Cover / banner | 1584 × 396 | 4:1 | Keep logo/text center 800×200 safe |
| Post image | 1200 × 627 | 1.91:1 | Crisp on desktop + mobile |
| Post square | 1080 × 1080 | 1:1 | For carousels |
| Company cover | 1128 × 191 | — | Different from personal |
🐦 Twitter / X — 2026
| Placement | Pixels (W×H) | Ratio | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profile photo | 400 × 400 | 1:1 | Circle crop |
| Header banner | 1500 × 500 | 3:1 | Keep text center, avoid bottom cut |
| Post image | 1600 × 900 | 16:9 | Best for timeline (also 1200×675) |
| Post square | 1080 × 1080 | 1:1 | For graphics |
| Fleet/Story-like | 1080 × 1920 | 9:16 | If used |
Resize to exact pixels — private, no upload
Open Image Resizer →Enter 1080×1080, 1080×1920, 1584×396 etc. — keep aspect, download
How to get it right every time
- Start from larger: Upload the biggest original you have. Downscaling keeps sharpness; upscaling blurs.
- Resize exact: In Image Resizer enter Width × Height from table, keep Maintain Aspect Ratio off for exact, or on to avoid stretch.
- Export right: Photo → JPG 85–90% or WebP 80%; graphic with text → PNG. See PNG vs JPG vs WebP.
- Preview before posting: Check crop:
• Instagram grid/bio → Instagram Profile Preview
• LinkedIn banner/profile → LinkedIn Profile Preview
• Business card/QR → Social Media Card
Quick presets — copy these
- Instagram square: 1080×1080 → Resize → preview in Instagram Preview
- Story/Reel: 1080×1920 → keep text inside 1080×1420 safe
- LinkedIn cover: 1584×396 → keep logo center 800×200
- X header: 1500×500 → keep avatar safe left 400px
FAQ
What if I upload a larger image?
Platforms compress and crop. Uploading exact size from the table keeps it sharp and avoids auto-crop cutting text.
JPG or PNG for these sizes?
Photo → JPG 85–90% or WebP 80% (smaller). Graphics with text → PNG. See our compress guide.
Is resizing private?
Yes — all ToolCanvas image tools run locally via canvas. No upload, works offline after load.
Part of the Image Tools + Social Media clusters. Also see How to Compress Images and HEIC to JPG.