# Social Media Image Size Cheatsheet A curated 2026 reference of image dimensions for Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest and WeChat — filterable by platform. > Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/social-media-image-size-cheatsheet - **Category:** Design - **Keywords:** social media, image size, instagram, facebook, twitter, linkedin, youtube, tiktok, pinterest, wechat, dimensions, cheatsheet, aspect ratio, design specs ## Overview A curated, filterable 2026 reference of image dimension specs for 8 major platforms (Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest, WeChat), 40+ placements each with pixel dimensions, aspect ratio and notes. ## Inputs - **Platforms** (select): Filter the cheatsheet to a single platform, or show all. ## When to use - When designing profile pictures, banners, or post graphics and you need to verify the exact pixel dimensions to avoid blurry uploads. - When preparing multi-platform campaigns and you need to quickly check aspect ratios for different placements like Stories, Reels, or feed posts. - When exporting assets from design software and you want to ensure critical content stays within safe zones for mobile and desktop layouts. ## How it works - Select a specific social media platform from the dropdown menu, or choose 'All platforms' to view the complete reference list. - Review the generated HTML table displaying the placement name, recommended pixel dimensions, aspect ratio, and layout notes. - Use the provided dimensions and aspect ratios to configure your canvas in your preferred design tool before exporting. ## Use cases - Verifying the correct dimensions for Instagram Stories and Reels to prevent critical text from being cropped by UI elements. - Checking YouTube banner safe zones to ensure the channel art looks professional on both TV screens and mobile devices. - Creating a multi-platform asset checklist for a marketing campaign spanning LinkedIn, Facebook, and X. ## Frequently asked questions ### Which social media platforms are covered in this cheatsheet? The cheatsheet covers 8 major platforms: Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest, and WeChat. ### Are these image sizes up to date? Yes, all dimensions, aspect ratios, and placement specifications are updated for 2026 based on official platform guidelines. ### What details are included for each placement? Each entry includes the recommended pixel dimensions, aspect ratio, and specific notes regarding safe zones or mobile cropping. ### Can I filter the list to show only one platform? Yes, use the platform dropdown menu to filter the cheatsheet and display only the specs for your selected network. ### Why is aspect ratio important for social media images? Matching the correct aspect ratio prevents platforms from auto-cropping or stretching your images, ensuring your content displays correctly. ## Related tools - [Social Media Safe-Zone Preview](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/social-media-caption-crop-preview): Upload one image and preview how it appears on Instagram Feed/Story/Reels, TikTok, YouTube, X, and LinkedIn — with platform safe-zone overlays showing exactly which pixels get cropped or covered by UI before you publish. - [Image Blending Effect](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/image-add-blending): Blend multiple images together using various blend modes for creative compositions and effects - [Image Custom Convolution Kernel](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/image-custom-kernel): Apply custom convolution kernel by defining your own matrix values for personalized image effects and processing - [SERP & Social Preview Studio](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/serp-social-preview-studio): Preview Google SERP (pixel-accurate desktop & mobile truncation), X (Twitter) Card, and OpenGraph card side by side, with pre-launch SEO diagnostics - [Remove Image Background](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/image-background-remover): Remove image backgrounds and export a transparent PNG - [Image Box Blur](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/image-box-blur): Apply box blur kernel for simple uniform averaging and fast noise reduction - [Image Color Burn Blend](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/image-color-burn): Apply color burn blend mode between two images for dramatic darkening and intense color effects - [Image Color Dodge Blend](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/image-color-dodge): Apply color dodge blend mode between two images for bright, ethereal and glowing effects ## Samples - [Android Image Processing Java Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/android-image-processing-java): Android Java image processing examples including reading/saving images, scaling, and format conversion - [Android Image Processing Kotlin Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/android-image-processing-kotlin): Android Kotlin image processing examples including reading/saving images, scaling, and format conversion - [Web Image Processing Python Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/web-image-processing-python): Web Python image processing examples using PIL/Pillow including reading, saving, resizing, and format conversion - [Web Image Processing Rust Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/web-image-processing-rust): Web Rust image processing examples including image read/save, scaling, and format conversion ## Related content - [One Photo to a Platform-Ready Social Media Image Kit](https://elysiatools.com/en/hubs/social-media-image-kit-from-one-photo): Turn a single master photo into correctly sized crops for Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and X, preview caption-safe zones, build split grids and collages, and add clearly named styled variants when the channel voice allows them.