Mastering Social Media Image Sizes for 2024: Your Ultimate Guide

Navigating the ever-changing landscape of social media can be challenging, especially when it comes to ensuring your images are perfectly sized for each platform. Whether you're optimizing your Facebook profile picture or crafting the ideal Instagram Story, getting your image dimensions right is crucial for maintaining a polished and professional presence. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover the recommended image sizes for all major social media platforms in 2024.

Facebook Image Sizes

Profile Photo

• Recommended Size: 196 x 196 pixels
• Display Sizes:
  • Desktop: 176 x 176 pixels
  • Smartphones: 196 x 196 pixels
  • Feature phones: 36 x 36 pixels

Cover Photo

• Recommended Size: 851 x 315 pixels
• Minimum Size: 400 x 150 pixels
• Display Sizes:
  • Desktop: 820 x 312 pixels
  • Smartphones: 640 x 360 pixels

Shared Image

• Recommended Size: 1200 x 630 pixels
• Other Formats:
  • Square: 1080 x 1080 pixels
  • Portrait: 1080 x 1350 pixels

Facebook Stories

• Recommended Size: 1080 x 1920 pixels

Instagram Image Sizes

Profile Photo

• Recommended Size: 320 x 320 pixels

Feed Posts

• Recommended Sizes:
  • Portrait: 1080 x 1350 pixels
  • Square: 1080 x 1080 pixels
  • Landscape: 1080 x 566 pixels

Instagram Stories

• Recommended Size: 1080 x 1920 pixels

Instagram Reels

• Recommended Size: 1080 x 1920 pixels

Twitter Image Sizes

Profile Photo

• Recommended Size: 400 x 400 pixels

Cover Photo

• Recommended Size: 1500 x 500 pixels

In-Stream Images

• Recommended Size: 1600 x 900 pixels

LinkedIn Image Sizes

Personal Page

• Profile Photo: 400 x 400 pixels
• Cover Photo: 1,584 x 396 pixels

Company Profile

• Profile Photo: 400 x 400 pixels
• Cover Photo: 1128 x 191 pixels

Post Image

• Recommended Size: 1200 x 627 pixels

TikTok Image Sizes

Profile Photo

• Recommended Size: 200 x 200 pixels

Video Size

• Recommended Size: 1080 x 1920 pixels

Carousel Image Size

• Recommended Size: 1080 x 1920 pixels

Pinterest Image Sizes

Profile Photo

• Recommended Size: 165 x 165 pixels

Cover Photo

• Recommended Size: 800 x 450 pixels

Pin Image

• Recommended Size: 1000 x 1500 pixels

Board Display Image

• Recommended Size: 222 x 150 pixels

Story Pins

• Recommended Size: 1080 x 1920 pixels

Carousel Pins

• Recommended Size: 1000 x 1500 pixels (portrait), 1000 x 1000 pixels (square)

YouTube Image Sizes

Profile Photo

• Recommended Size: 800 x 800 pixels

Banner Photo

• Recommended Size: 2560 x 1440 pixels

Thumbnail Photo

• Recommended Size: 1280 x 720 pixels

Video Size

• Recommended Size: Minimum 1280 x 720 pixels

Snapchat Image Sizes

Ads Image

• Recommended Size: Minimum 1080 x 1920 pixels

Geofilter

• Recommended Size: Minimum 1080 x 1920 pixels

Why Resize Your Images for Each Platform?

Optimizing your images for each social media platform is crucial for maintaining a high-quality and engaging presence. Properly sized images prevent pixelation, stretching, and awkward cropping, ensuring that your content looks professional and appealing. Each platform’s algorithm also favors content that is correctly formatted, potentially boosting your content’s reach and engagement.

How to Resize Images for Social Media

Here are some handy tools to help you resize your images for social media:

• Landscape by Sprout Social
• BeFunky Photo Editor
• BIRME
• Social Image Resizer Tool by Internet Marketing Ninjas

Why Choose Theia Media Agency?

At Theia Media Agency, we understand the nuances of digital marketing and social media management. Our expertise ensures your brand maintains a cohesive and compelling presence across all platforms. We tailor our strategies to meet your unique needs, helping you stand out in a crowded digital space.

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