Social Media Image Sizes Cheat Sheet (2026 Edition)

Why Dimensions Matter

If you upload a square image to a landscape banner slot, the platform will crop it awkwardly. Your professional logo might get its head cut off. Sticking to the correct ratios ensures your brand looks polished.

The 2026 Defaults

Instagram Post: 1080 x 1080 (Square) or 1080 x 1350 (Portrait).
Instagram/Facebook Stories: 1080 x 1920 (9:16 aspect ratio).
Twitter (X) In-Stream: 1600 x 900 (16:9 aspect ratio).
LinkedIn OG Image: 1200 x 627.

Quick Fix

Don't open Photoshop just to crop a photo. Use our Smart Image Cropper. It has presets for all these platforms built-in.