X (Twitter) Image Sizes — Profile, Header & Post Dimensions
X (formerly Twitter) uses specific image dimensions for profiles, headers, in-stream posts, and link-preview cards. Uploading at the recommended sizes prevents cropping and keeps text and faces crisp on both desktop and mobile.
All X / Twitter Dimensions
Profile Photo
- 400 x 400 — Square, displayed as circle
- Displays at 48px in timeline, 200px on profile page
- Max file size: 2MB
Header (Banner) Photo
- 1500 x 500 — 3:1 aspect ratio
- Max file size: 5MB
In-Stream Post Image
- 1600 x 900 — 16:9 landscape (recommended)
- Minimum: 600 x 335 pixels
- Max file size: 5MB (photos), 15MB (GIFs)
Card Image
- 1200 x 628 — Summary card with large image
- Used for link previews and X Cards
X / Twitter Image Optimization Tips
- Profile photos are circular: Keep your face or logo centered and away from corners — they will be cropped.
- Header safe zone: Your profile photo overlaps the bottom-left of the header. Avoid placing text or key elements there.
- In-stream images: X crops images in the timeline to roughly 16:9. Upload at 1600x900 to avoid unexpected cropping.
- Use PNG for graphics with text — X compresses JPEGs, which can blur text and sharp edges.
- Card images: Set up summary_large_image meta tags on your site to control how link previews appear when shared.
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Social Media Image Size Cheat Sheet (2024)
| Platform | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Post (Square) | 1080 x 1080 | |
| Post (Portrait) | 1080 x 1350 | |
| Post (Landscape) | 1080 x 566 | |
| Story / Reel | 1080 x 1920 | |
| Profile Photo | 320 x 320 | |
| TikTok | Video Cover | 1080 x 1920 |
| Profile Photo | 200 x 200 | |
| YouTube | Thumbnail | 1280 x 720 |
| Channel Banner | 2560 x 1440 | |
| Profile Photo | 800 x 800 | |
| Post (Landscape) | 1200 x 630 | |
| Post (Square) | 1200 x 1200 | |
| Cover Photo | 820 x 312 | |
| Profile Photo | 170 x 170 | |
| Event Cover | 1200 x 628 | |
| X (Twitter) | Profile Photo | 400 x 400 |
| Header Photo | 1500 x 500 | |
| In-Stream Photo | 1600 x 900 | |
| Card Image | 1200 x 628 | |
| Post Image | 1200 x 627 | |
| Cover Photo | 1584 x 396 | |
| Profile Photo | 400 x 400 | |
| Company Logo | 300 x 300 | |
| Standard Pin | 1000 x 1500 | |
| Idea Pin | 1080 x 1920 | |
| Board Cover | 600 x 600 | |
| Profile Photo | 165 x 165 | |
| Twitch | Profile Banner | 1200 x 480 |
| Offline / Video Player Banner | 1920 x 1080 | |
| Profile Photo | 256 x 256 | |
| Info Panel | 320 x 100 | |
| Emote (Large) | 112 x 112 | |
| Emote (Medium) | 56 x 56 | |
| Emote (Small) | 28 x 28 | |
| Snapchat | Snap | 1080 x 1920 |
| Geofilter | 1080 x 2340 | |
| Profile Photo | 320 x 320 | |
| Story Ad | 1080 x 1920 | |
| Threads | Profile Photo | 320 x 320 |
| Feed Image | 1080 x 1350 | |
| Feed Square | 1080 x 1080 | |
| Link Preview | 1200 x 628 | |
| Discord | Server Icon | 512 x 512 |
| Profile Avatar | 128 x 128 | |
| Server Banner | 960 x 540 | |
| Invite Splash | 1920 x 1080 | |
| Custom Emoji | 128 x 128 | |
| Sticker | 320 x 320 | |
| Role Icon | 64 x 64 | |
| Post Image | 1200 x 675 | |
| Community Banner | 1920 x 384 | |
| Avatar / Community Icon | 256 x 256 | |
| Old Reddit Thumbnail | 70 x 70 | |
| Status (Story) | 1080 x 1920 | |
| Business Catalog | 1024 x 1024 | |
| Profile Photo | 500 x 500 | |
| Group Icon | 500 x 500 | |
| Telegram | Channel Post Photo | 1280 x 1280 |
| Story | 1080 x 1920 | |
| Sticker | 512 x 512 | |
| Profile Picture | 512 x 512 | |
| Channel / Group Icon | 512 x 512 | |
| Spotify | Canvas (Looping Video) | 1080 x 1920 |
| Cover Art | 3000 x 3000 | |
| Show / Podcast Artwork | 3000 x 3000 | |
| Profile Image (Artist) | 750 x 750 | |
| Playlist Cover | 640 x 640 | |
| Substack | Newsletter Header | 1456 x 816 |
| Post / Section Hero | 1456 x 816 | |
| Publication Logo | 256 x 256 | |
| Profile Photo | 256 x 256 | |
| Medium | Story Cover | 1500 x 750 |
| Topic / Tag Header | 1500 x 750 | |
| Publication Logo (Horizontal) | 600 x 60 | |
| Publication Logo (Square) | 500 x 500 | |
| Profile Photo | 500 x 500 | |
| Bluesky | Profile Avatar | 1000 x 1000 |
| Profile Banner | 3000 x 1000 | |
| Post Image (Portrait) | 1200 x 1500 | |
| Post Image (Landscape) | 1200 x 675 | |
| Link Card Preview | 1200 x 630 | |
| Etsy | Listing Photo (Square) | 2000 x 2000 |
| Listing Photo (4:3) | 2700 x 2025 | |
| Search Thumbnail | 570 x 456 | |
| Shop Banner (Big) | 1200 x 300 | |
| Shop Banner (Large) | 3360 x 840 | |
| Shop Icon | 500 x 500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is an X (Twitter) profile photo?
X profile photos should be 400x400 pixels. They are displayed as a circle, so keep important content centered. The image appears at 48px in the timeline and up to 200px on the profile page.
What are the X (Twitter) header photo dimensions?
The X header (banner) photo should be 1500x500 pixels with a 3:1 aspect ratio. Keep important content away from the bottom-left where the profile photo overlaps.
What is the best image size for an X post?
The recommended size for in-stream images on X is 1600x900 pixels (16:9 aspect ratio). Images are cropped to roughly 16:9 in the timeline, so avoid placing key content near the edges.
What size should an X Card image be?
X Card images (summary_large_image) should be 1200x628 pixels. This is the image that appears when someone shares a link to your website on X / Twitter.