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Social Media Image Resizer – The Right Size for Every Platform

Make any photo fit Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest or WhatsApp. Choose a size, then fill the frame by cropping the edges, or fit the whole photo with a blurred or coloured background. Resize up to 20 images at once.

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How to resize for social media

  1. Choose the size — the list is grouped by platform.
  2. Choose Fill (crop edges) or Fit (no cropping).
  3. For Fit, choose a blurred photo or a colour background.
  4. Add your images — up to 20 at once.
  5. Download each one, or all of them as a ZIP.
UseSize (pixels)Shape
Instagram square post1080 × 10801:1
Instagram portrait post1080 × 13504:5
Instagram / Facebook story, Reels, TikTok1080 × 19209:16
Facebook post or link1200 × 630about 1.91:1
Facebook page cover1640 × 624about 2.6:1
X post image1600 × 90016:9
X header1500 × 5003:1
LinkedIn post or link1200 × 627about 1.91:1
LinkedIn profile banner1584 × 3964:1
YouTube thumbnail1280 × 72016:9
YouTube channel banner2560 × 144016:9
Pinterest pin1000 × 15002:3
WhatsApp profile photo500 × 5001:1

Fill or fit?

Fill is best when the important part of the photo is near the centre — portraits, food, products. The frame is covered completely and the edges are trimmed.

Fit is best when nothing may be cut off — screenshots, quotes, posters, group photos or anything with text near the edges. A blurred copy of your photo behind it looks more polished than plain bars; a solid colour works well for brand posts.

Tips for better social images

  • Keep text away from the edges, especially on covers and banners, which are cropped differently on phones and computers.
  • Profile photos are shown in a circle on most platforms — keep faces centred.
  • Use the biggest original you have for the sharpest result.
  • Compress afterwards with the image compressor if a platform limits file size.
  • Add a watermark with watermark image before posting your photography.

Batch resizing

Add a whole set of photos — for example a product range or event pictures — and every one is resized to the same preset with the same settings. Change the preset and press “Resize all again” to make a second set for another platform, then download each set as a ZIP.

Safe zones

Phone apps often cover parts of stories and Reels with buttons, captions and profile names, usually at the top and bottom. Keep important text and faces within the middle of a 9:16 image to be safe.

Why the right size matters

Every platform resizes uploads to fit its layout. If your image has a different shape, it gets cropped automatically — sometimes cutting off heads, logos or text — or shown with grey bars. Uploading at the recommended size and shape means your image appears exactly as you designed it.

For custom sizes, use the image resizer; for free-form cropping, crop image. Sizes are stored with the date we last checked them.

Frequently asked questions

What size is an Instagram post?

1080 × 1080 pixels for square posts and 1080 × 1350 for portrait (4:5) posts, which take up more of the feed. Stories and Reels are 1080 × 1920 (9:16).

What size is a YouTube thumbnail?

1280 × 720 pixels (16:9). YouTube also asks for thumbnails under 2 MB; the JPGs made here are usually well below that.

What size should a Facebook or LinkedIn link image be?

About 1200 × 630 pixels for Facebook and 1200 × 627 for LinkedIn. These are also used when you share a web page link.

What is the difference between Fill and Fit?

Fill covers the whole frame by cropping the edges of your photo, centred. Fit shows the whole photo and fills the empty space with a blurred copy of the image or a colour you choose.

Will resizing reduce quality?

Shrinking a large photo keeps it sharp. Enlarging a small photo can look soft — start with the biggest version you have.

Are these sizes official?

They’re the commonly recommended sizes from each platform’s help pages. Platforms change them from time to time, so check before an important campaign.

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