Social Media Image Sizes 2026
Up-to-date image dimensions for every major platform — no sign-up, no PDF to download.
Dimensions in pixels. Specs updated May 2026. Always check the platform's official help centre before production campaigns.
About the Social Media Image Sizes 2026
Every social platform updates its image and video specs without telling anyone — the dimensions you used six months ago might be cropped or down-sampled today. This guide covers the current 2026 specs for every major platform: feed posts, stories, reels, profile photos, banners, cover images, ad units, and thumbnails. Each entry shows pixel dimensions and aspect ratio so you can resize once and ship to every platform without guessing.
Common use cases
- Design a single post that displays correctly on Instagram, X, and LinkedIn
- Update a YouTube channel banner to fit current safe-area guidelines
- Resize a TikTok video for cross-posting to Reels and Shorts
- Spec a Facebook Event cover or LinkedIn Company Page header
- Quick reference for a freelance designer or social media manager
Why client-side?
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the current Instagram image sizes?
- Square feed post: 1080×1080. Portrait feed post: 1080×1350. Landscape feed post: 1080×566. Story / Reel: 1080×1920. Profile photo: 320×320 (displayed at 110px). The guide always shows the up-to-date spec.
- What size is a YouTube thumbnail in 2026?
- 1280×720 pixels at 16:9 aspect ratio. Maximum file size 2MB. JPEG, PNG, GIF, or BMP. The thumbnail must look good when scaled down to 168×94 (the smallest player view).
- Why do these specs change so often?
- Platforms test new layouts, ad units, and aspect ratios constantly. A sidebar that was 16:9 last year might be 4:5 next year. The guide reflects current 2026 specs as published in each platform's official help centre.
- Is this guide free?
- Yes — it's a static reference, not a download or paywalled PDF. Bookmark it and check back when you're spec'ing a new campaign.