Uploading an image in the wrong size means blurry pictures, strange cropping or important parts cut off. Here is a simple cheat sheet with the sizes most creators use. Platforms can change their recommendations, so treat these as safe starting points.
- Square post: 1080 × 1080 pixels
- Portrait post: 1080 × 1350 pixels (takes more space in the feed)
- Story and Reel cover: 1080 × 1920 pixels (9:16)
YouTube
- Thumbnail: 1280 × 720 pixels (16:9), under 2 MB
- Channel banner: 2560 × 1440 pixels, keep text in the central safe area
- Standard pin: 1000 × 1500 pixels (2:3). Tall images perform better than wide ones.
- Personal profile banner: 1584 × 396 pixels
- Shared link or post image: around 1200 × 627 pixels
Phone and desktop wallpapers
- Modern phone: about 1440 × 3200 pixels
- Desktop: 1920 × 1080 pixels (Full HD) or larger
How to get these sizes quickly
Every image on Pixvora has a download window with ready presets for these sizes. You can also drag the preview to choose which part of the picture stays in the frame. Wide pictures work best for YouTube, so try our landscape images collection, and tall pictures are ideal for stories and phones, so see the portrait image collection.
Tips for sharper results
- Start from an image that is at least as large as the target size.
- Leave empty space around the subject so text can be added.
- Check the preview on a phone before you publish.
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