There's not a
lot as frustrating as trying to look at an image on Facebook that's the wrong
size. By the time I blow it up big enough to see it, it's too blurry. Here are
some exact dimensions to help you avoid that trap, and not just for Facebook.
This is the third time I've posted information on Social Media Images, but this isn't just repeated information. Social media is in a constant state of flux, and that pertains to the size and type of images that work best on each network.
So this is my UPDATED Social
Media Image Cheat Sheet
This list will
give you the specific information you need to upload photos to various social
media sites.
Twitter
Profile
Photo:
Pixels: 400 x 400
Maximum
file size: 700k
File Type(s): jpeg, png, gif
Cover Image:
Pixels: 1500 x 500
Maximum file
size: not listed
File
Type(s): jpeg, png, gif
Custom Background:
Pixels: 1600 x 1200
Maximum file
size: not listed
File
Type(s): jpeg, png, gif
Stream
Photo: optimum is 506 x
253 pixels, but can be up to 1024 x 512 pixels because Twitter will resize the
image
Facebook
Cover Photo:
Cover Photo:
Pixels: 851 x 315
Maximum file size: not listed File type(s): jpeg, png, gif
Maximum file size: not listed File type(s): jpeg, png, gif
Profile Photo:
Pixels: 180 x 180 (will size down to 160 x 160)
Maximum file size: 5mb File type(s): jpeg, png, gif
Maximum file size: 5mb File type(s): jpeg, png, gif
Timeline Photos: to fit within 1200 x 900 pixel boxes.
Facebook recommends uploading images with widths of 720, 960, or 2048 for optimal quality because they will be resized automatically for fit within the feed.
Facebook recommends uploading images with widths of 720, 960, or 2048 for optimal quality because they will be resized automatically for fit within the feed.
File type(s): jpeg, png, gif
Video: Maximum file size: 1024mb
Maximum length: 20 minutes Optimum file type: mp4
Get the right size for #SocialMedia images to ensure more shares - @EdieMelson (Click to Tweet)
Video: Maximum file size: 1024mb
Maximum length: 20 minutes Optimum file type: mp4
Cover Photo:
Pixels: 1048 x 608
Maximum file
size: not
listed
File
type(s): jpeg, png, gif
Profile
Photo (also the photo for Blogger account):
Pixels: 250 x 250
Maximum file
size: not listed
File
type(s): jpeg, png, gif
Newsfeed
Images: The wideth of the
columns varies greatly, but images should be a midinmum of 350 pixels wide.
Maximum
size: 2048 x 2048 pixels
Profile
Photo:
Pixels: 200 x 200
Maximum file
size: Pinterest
recommends you upload photos with square dimensions that measure 600 x 600
pixels
File
type(s): jpeg, png, gif
Pins:
Pixels: 236 wide, Pinterest will adjust the
height automatically
The pins are 600 pixels wide when expanded.
Maximum file
size: not listed
File
type(s): jpeg, png, gif
Cover Image:
Pixels: 217 x 147
Pixels: 51x 51 (this is they tiny thumbnail found
below the cover image
Maximum file
size: not listed
File type(s): jpeg, png, gif
Instagram
Thumbnail: 161 x 161
Image size: maximum 1080 x 1080 pixels.
Image size: maximum 1080 x 1080 pixels.
Profile
Photo:
Pixels: 100 x 60, not to exceed 500 x 500
Maximum file
size: 2mb
File
type(s): jpeg, png, gif
Horizontal
Logo:
Pixels: 100 x 60
Maximum file
size: not listed
File
type(s): jpeg, png, gif
Cover Photo:
Pixels: 646 x 220
Maximum file
size: not listed
File
type(s): jpeg, png, gif
YouTube
Cover Art:
Pixels: Depends on where it’s being viewed from:
Desktop: 2560 x 1440
Tablet: 1855 x 423
Mobile: 1546 x 423
For best results everywhere, size to mobile!
Maximum file size: not listed
File type(s): jpeg, png, gif
If you have a
question about posting images to social media, but sure to leave it in the
comments section below.
Don't forget to
join the conversation!
Blessings,
Edie
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Great Information. Thank you. I will pass it on to the A3 readers. You rock, Edie.
ReplyDeleteCheerily not, thank you! I have to tell you how much your encouragement and willingness to stop by here daily means to me. You are a rock and a HUGE blessing!!!
DeleteThis is so helpful, Edie. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteMaryAnn, thank you!
DeleteCanva has been so easy to use to make sure that my photos are correct. They have templates for twitter, pinterest photos, etc. Makes it easier than having to resize them myself.
ReplyDeleteAimee, thank you for the info about Canva! I've got to dig in and really explore what all it can do. Blessings, E
DeleteGreat to have this all in one place!
ReplyDeleteThat's so funny. I was just slogging through last night trying to get a picture to show up right on FB, and I opened my email to your great post this morning. All the information I need in one place. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteNow if you can just tell me how to get my picture to show up beside my post!
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasure trove of information, Edie! It's bookmarked for future reference. (And I couldn't agree with Aimee more -- love Canva!)
ReplyDeleteVery helpful info, Edie! Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteWell, still having trouble. I'm trying to upload a timeline photo to FB that's an odd size, more like a banner. I tried all the sizes in your post, but it still only shows the middle section of the image. The 1200x900 did the best. I found the dimensions of 403x403 somewhere on the Internet last night and tried that. It shows the entire image, but it's stretched from top to bottom. Any suggestions?
ReplyDeleteI've struggled with using pictures I've taken on my phone for blog post. I get all sorts of blurry when I enlarge or shrink the size. I'll look at Canva.
ReplyDeleteThank you Edie, this is a fabulous cheat sheet.