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Social Media Image Size Guide

The complete reference for image dimensions across every major platform. Updated for 2026.

Profile Photo

Displays at 170x170 on desktop, 128x128 on mobile

170 x 170px

Cover Photo

Displays at 820x312 on desktop, 640x360 on mobile

820 x 312px

Feed Post (Square)

Recommended for highest engagement

1080 x 1080px

Feed Post (Landscape)

Standard link preview size

1200 x 630px

Story / Reel

9:16 vertical format, full-screen

1080 x 1920px

Ad (Single Image)

Recommended for feed ads

1200 x 628px

Carousel Ad

Square format per card

1080 x 1080px

Event Cover

Appears on event page header

1920 x 1005px

Image Optimization Tips

Use the right format

JPEG for photos, PNG for graphics with transparency, WebP for the best compression. SVG for logos and icons.

Compress before uploading

Run images through a compression tool. Most images can be reduced 50-80% without visible quality loss.

Create at 2x for retina

For website images, create at double the display size for sharp rendering on high-DPI screens.

Keep text within safe zones

Platform crops vary by device. Keep important text and elements away from the edges, especially for cover photos.

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