Social media image sizes for 2026
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The safest sizes in 2026 are 1080 × 1350 px (4:5) for Instagram and Facebook feed posts, 1080 × 1920 px (9:16) for Stories, Reels and TikTok, 1200 × 630 px for link previews, 1280 × 720 px for YouTube thumbnails and 1000 × 1500 px (2:3) for Pinterest.
| Platform and use | Size (px) | Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Instagram feed post | 1080 × 1350 | 4:5 |
| Instagram post that fills the profile grid | 1080 × 1440 | 3:4 |
| Instagram / Facebook square post | 1080 × 1080 | 1:1 |
| Stories, Reels, TikTok (image or cover) | 1080 × 1920 | 9:16 |
| Facebook / LinkedIn link preview | 1200 × 630 | 1.91:1 |
| LinkedIn image post | 1080 × 1350 or 1200 × 1200 | 4:5 or 1:1 |
| X (Twitter) image post | 1600 × 900 | 16:9 |
| YouTube thumbnail | 1280 × 720 (under 2 MB) | 16:9 |
| Pinterest pin | 1000 × 1500 | 2:3 |
Why the exact size matters
Every platform crops what doesn't fit its frame and re-compresses what you upload. If your photo is the wrong shape, faces and text get cut off. If it is far bigger than needed, the platform squeezes it harder, and it can look soft or blotchy. Starting from the exact size gives the platform's compressor the cleanest possible file.
Which format to export
Use a high-quality JPEG in sRGB colour for photos on social media. PNG is only worth it for graphics with flat colours and small text. Keep each image under about 1 MB: a bigger file won't look sharper, it will just be compressed more.
Safe zones for vertical formats
On Stories and Reels, the app places buttons and captions over your image. Keep text and logos away from roughly the top 250 px and the bottom 340 px of a 1080 × 1920 frame.
How to make all of them at once
- Open CrispSize and drop your photos (or a whole folder).
- Keep the social sizes you need selected. The button below pre-selects the most common ones.
- Download one ZIP: every photo, in every size, neatly named in a
social/folder.
Questions
What is the best Instagram post size in 2026?
1080 × 1350 px (4:5). It takes the most space in the feed. Use 1080 × 1440 px (3:4) if you want the post to show uncropped in your profile grid.
What size are Stories and Reels?
1080 × 1920 px, a 9:16 vertical frame. The same size works for TikTok and Facebook Stories.
What image size should a link preview be?
1200 × 630 px (1.91:1). Facebook, LinkedIn, X and messaging apps all display it well.
Does CrispSize upload my photos?
No. Everything runs in your browser, so your images never leave your device.