Cheat sheet
The recommended image and video size for every major platform, in one table. Platforms change their layouts, so check a draft preview if a size looks off.
Last updated: November 2026 · By the Socialknocks team
Use 1080 x 1350 for Instagram and Facebook portrait posts, 1080 x 1920 for Stories, Reels, TikTok and Shorts, 1200 x 627 for LinkedIn, 1600 x 900 for X, 1280 x 720 for YouTube thumbnails and 1000 x 1500 for Pinterest.
| Where | Size (pixels) | Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Instagram feed post (portrait) | 1080 x 1350 | 4:5 |
| Instagram square post | 1080 x 1080 | 1:1 |
| Instagram Story / Reel | 1080 x 1920 | 9:16 |
| Facebook feed image | 1080 x 1350 (portrait) or 1200 x 630 (link) | 4:5 / 1.91:1 |
| Facebook Story | 1080 x 1920 | 9:16 |
| LinkedIn post image | 1200 x 627 | 1.91:1 |
| X (Twitter) post image | 1600 x 900 | 16:9 |
| TikTok video | 1080 x 1920 | 9:16 |
| YouTube thumbnail | 1280 x 720 | 16:9 |
| YouTube Short | 1080 x 1920 | 9:16 |
| Pinterest pin | 1000 x 1500 | 2:3 |
| Threads image | 1080 x 1350 | 4:5 |
Sizes reflect commonly recommended values in November 2026. Keep important text away from the edges, because apps crop and overlay buttons.
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1080 x 1350 pixels (4:5) for portrait feed posts, which take the most screen space. Square 1080 x 1080 also works.
1080 x 1920 pixels (9:16).
1280 x 720 pixels (16:9).
Sometimes. Platforms adjust layouts, so confirm in the app preview before publishing.
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