Every social platform crops uploads to its own dimensions. Upload the wrong size and your face gets cut off, your banner looks blurry, or text near the edges disappears behind UI. Here are the sizes that actually work in 2026, gathered into one cheat sheet, plus how to hit each exactly.
Profile pictures (uploaded square, shown as a circle)
| Platform | Upload size | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1080×1080 | Displayed in a circle — keep the subject centred | |
| 640×640 | Square | |
| 400×400 | Stored at 170×170 on desktop | |
| 400×400 or larger | Square | |
| X (Twitter) | 400×400 | Square, shown as a circle |
Covers, banners and headers
| Platform | Dimensions | Aspect ratio |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube channel banner | 2560×1440 | 16:9 |
| YouTube thumbnail | 1280×720 | 16:9 |
| Facebook cover | 820×312 | ~2.63:1 |
| LinkedIn cover | 1584×396 | 4:1 |
| X (Twitter) header | 1500×500 | 3:1 |
Feed posts
- Instagram: 1080×1080 (square), 1080×1350 (portrait), 1080×1920 (stories/reels)
- LinkedIn: 1200×627 (link/landscape)
- X (Twitter): 1600×900 (landscape)
- Facebook: 1200×630 (link share)
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Frequently asked questions
- What size should a social media profile picture be?
- A square image works everywhere: 1080×1080 for Instagram, 640×640 for WhatsApp, and 400×400 for Facebook, LinkedIn and X. Keep the subject centred because most platforms crop it to a circle.
- What is the YouTube banner size in 2026?
- 2560×1440 px (16:9). Keep logos and text in the centre safe zone so they aren't cropped on mobile or TV.
- Why does my cover photo look blurry or cropped?
- Either it's smaller than the recommended dimensions (so it's upscaled) or its aspect ratio doesn't match, so the platform crops the edges. Resize to the exact size for that platform first.