Aspect Ratios for Social Media: Complete Image Size Guide

Choosing the right aspect ratio ensures images look sharp and consistent across platforms. Incorrect ratios lead to cropping and distortion.

Popular Ratios

• 1:1 square: profile and feed images
• 16:9 landscape: video thumbnails and headers
• 4:5 portrait: mobile-first feed images

Platform Notes

• Instagram: 1:1, 4:5
• X (Twitter): 16:9 for cards
• YouTube: 16:9 thumbnails

Workflow

Choose the target platform, then design with the correct ratio and export at optimal resolution.

Tools

Use the Aspect Ratio Calculator to compute dimensions and visualize ratios.

FAQ

What resolution should I export?

Use platform guidelines (e.g., 1080x1080 for Instagram square, 1280x720 for YouTube thumbnails).

Why do images look blurry?

Check compression settings and ensure original assets meet resolution requirements.