As we have learned, sharing photos and video are an integral part of your success in marketing on social media.
Sizing images correctly in each platform is crucial for the images to appear the way you want them across different platforms and devices.
Here is a look at a detailed guide on social media image sizes. This infographic is a valuable resource to keep on-hand for the next time you’re designing or selecting visual content for your social channels. At the end, there is a quick reference list of essential social media image dimensions.
Note: This data however changes periodically. As of June, 2017, this information is current.
Quick Reference
All dimensions below are in pixels, width x height.
Cover image: 828 x 315
Profile image: ≥180 x 180
Shared image: 1200 x 900
Shared link preview image: 1200 x 628
Profile image: 110 x 110
Image thumbnail: 161 x 161
Shared images: 1080 x 1080
Shared videos: 1080 pixels wide
Header image: 1500 x 500
Profile image: 400 x 400
Timeline image: 506 x 253
YouTube
Channel cover images: Varies by viewing platform
Channel icon: 800 x 800
Video thumbnail: 1280 x 720
Pinterest Image Sizes
Profile image: 180 x 180
Board cover image: 214 x 100
Pin preview: 238 pixels wide
Google+
Profile image: 250 x 250
Cover image: 1080 x 608
Shared image: 506 pixels wide
Shared video: ≥506 x 284
Shared link image thumbnail: 150 x 150
Banner image: 1850 x 200
Profile image: 400 x 400
Cover image: 1536 x 768
Shared image: 350 pixels wide
Shared link preview: 180 x 110
Logo image: 400 x 400
Tumblr
Profile image: 128 x 128
Image post: 500 x 750 | 1280 x 1920 maximum
Snapchat
Flickr
Cover Image: 851 x 315
Profile: 2048 x 492
Shared image: unlimited
Periscope
Profile image: 400 x 400
Images courtesy: www.spredfast.com
Quick Reference courtesy: www.hubspot.com
