Sometimes it is hard to keep track of all the different social media image sizes across multiple platforms. Use a program like Canva and their premade templates to create all of the basic graphics quickly at with appropriate pixel size. However, it is handy to have the dimensions available to you in one place. Knowing that each social media channel uses unique image dimensions, will help you post the best quality content for your audience. It is important to follow these social media image sizes guidelines to increase professionalism, engagement and click-through rates (CTR).
Below we have compiled a list of image sizes for traditional social media channels.
Whether you are running a small pet sitting and dog walking company or a large pet resort and dog daycare facility, it is important to keep a professional appearance on Facebook. Adjust your logo and posts to avoid pixilated and cut-off images.
Profile Photo
180 x 180 pixels
Cover Photo
828 x 315 pixels
Shared Links
1200 x 627 pixels
Shared Photos
1200 x 900 pixels
Highlight Image
1200 x 717 pixels
Next, your Twitter profile photo is visible to everyone and represents your brand. It is important to use a high-quality image, so it is easy for your audience to identify. When designing your header photo for your business, make sure it also syncs with your profile picture. You can add up to four in-stream photos per post on Twitter.
Header Photo
1500 x 1500 pixels
Profile Photo
400 x 400 pixels
In-stream Photo
440 x 220 pixels
When it comes to Instagram, focus on sharing pictures and visuals on this social media platform. For this reason, the most important aspect of your account is to ensure that the photos are large enough to avoid low-quality images. What better place to share pictures of the pets you care for day after day? Here are the dimensions sizes to keep in mind for Instagram.
Profile Picture
160 x 160 pixels
Photo Size (Square)
1080 x 1080 pixels
Photo Size (Other)
1080-pixel width
Photo Thumbnails
292 x 292 pixels
When posting on Pinterest, stick to eye-catching graphics. Try and use vertically oriented graphics that stand out during search queries. For better engagement on Pinterest find compelling content and re-pin to your boards.
Profile Photo
165 x 165 pixels
Board Display
222 x 150 pixels
Pin Size
238-pixel width
YouTube
The optimal size for YouTube’s channel cover changes from platform to platform. When you upload a new channel cover for your YouTube channel, test it on your tablet and smartphone to make sure nothing important gets cut off.
Channel Cover
2560 x 1440 pixels
Profile Thumbnails
161 x 161 pixels
Video Uploads
1280 x 760 pixels
If your target customers are using LinkedIn, then you should too! LinkedIn is an excellent way to display your experience and qualifications while linking to your business profile. Use these social media image sizes below to enhance your LinkedIn business page.
Photo Thumbnail
160 x 160 pixels
Page Featured Image
700 x 500 pixels
Images
350 x 250 pixels
Erika Godwin is the President of Barketing Solutions and the Co-Founder and CMO of ProPet Software, an industry-leading kennel management software. Erika has over 8 years of experience with WordPress and graduated from Elmira College in 2009 with a BS, Business Administration- Marketing and Management. View Erika’s Full Bio.
