Social Media Image Size Cheatsheet

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Key facts

Category: Design
Input types: select
Output type: html
Sample coverage: 4
API ready: Yes

Overview

The Social Media Image Size Cheatsheet is a curated, filterable 2026 reference tool that provides precise pixel dimensions, aspect ratios, and design specifications for over 40 placements across 8 major platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest, and WeChat.

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

1Select a specific social media platform from the dropdown menu, or choose 'All platforms' to view the complete reference list.
2Review the generated HTML table displaying the placement name, recommended pixel dimensions, aspect ratio, and layout notes.
3Use 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.

Examples

1. Optimizing Instagram Assets

Social Media Manager

Background

A social media manager is preparing a launch campaign and needs to export assets for Instagram posts, Stories, and Reels.

Problem

They need to quickly verify the exact pixel dimensions and aspect ratios for Instagram to avoid blurry or cropped uploads.

How to use

Select 'Instagram' from the platform dropdown menu to filter the cheatsheet.

platform: instagram

Outcome

The tool displays only Instagram specs, showing 1080x1080 for square posts, 1080x1350 for portrait posts, and 1080x1920 for Stories and Reels.

2. Cross-Platform Campaign Setup

Graphic Designer

Background

A designer is setting up artboards in Illustrator for a campaign that will run across LinkedIn, Facebook, and X.

Problem

They need a single reference sheet to set up all artboard dimensions without searching through multiple help centers.

How to use

Select 'All platforms' from the platform dropdown menu to view the complete reference table.

FAQ

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.

platform: all

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1. Optimizing Instagram Assets

2. Cross-Platform Campaign Setup

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