Instagram Dimensions for 2026
Instagram continues to prioritize vertical content. For profile pictures, use 320 x 320 pixels. Square posts remain at 1080 x 1080 pixels, while portrait posts should be 1080 x 1350 pixels. Stories and Reels demand a 9:16 ratio, specifically 1080 x 1920 pixels. Always upload high-resolution files to avoid compression artifacts.
TikTok and Threads Specifications
- TikTok Profile Picture: 200 x 200 pixels minimum
- TikTok Video Preview: 1080 x 1920 pixels
- Threads Profile Image: 320 x 320 pixels
- Threads In-Feed Image: 1080 x 1350 pixels for maximum screen space
X Platform Image Sizes
The platform formerly known as Twitter requires specific dimensions to prevent awkward cropping. Profile pictures need to be 400 x 400 pixels. Header images look best at 1500 x 500 pixels. For in-feed images, a ratio of 16:9 or 1200 x 675 pixels ensures your entire graphic displays without users needing to click to expand.
Professional Standards for LinkedIn
- Personal Profile Picture: 400 x 400 pixels
- Personal Background Cover: 1584 x 396 pixels
- Company Logo: 300 x 300 pixels
- Company Page Cover: 1128 x 191 pixels
- Shared Link Image: 1200 x 627 pixels
YouTube Channel Art and Thumbnails
Visual branding on YouTube determines your click-through rate. Channel profile images must be 800 x 800 pixels. Banner images require a massive 2560 x 1440 pixels to scale across smart televisions, desktops, and mobile screens. Video thumbnails remain the most critical asset, requiring 1280 x 720 pixels with a maximum file size of 2MB.