Everything You Need to Know About Social Media Images Sizes and Specifications
What size should my graphic be for my brand’s social media channels? It’s the question every digital media manager has asked at least once. But have no fear, the social media experts at Scooter Media are here with all the social media image sizes and specifications you need to know, updated for 2021. Scroll down to download our “2021 Social Media Cheat Sheet” and check out our templates for each platform below.
Remember to use JPG for your graphics on Facebook (or PNG if your cover contains text of logos). Size your cover photos to 820 x 312 (pixels), while your profile picture should measure 170 x 170.
Looking to trend on Twitter? The first step is to make sure your cover photo is 1,500 x 500 (pixels) and your profile image measures 400 x 400. Also important – in stream content to catch the viewers eye should be sized 1,200 x 630.
Instagram is the original visual social media app, so it’s important to make sure your posts and stories are aesthetically appealing. Size your profile image to 110 x 100 (pixels), post images to 1,080 x 1,080 and Instagram stories to 1,080 x 1,920.
LinkedIn is perfect for networking so making a great first impression is essential on the platform. Your personal profile or your company profile should look as professional as possible. Have your cover photo measure 1,128 x 191 (pixels) and your company logo at 300 x 300. When sharing a link or an update, have your custom image sized at 1,200 x 627.
YouTube
YouTube is more than videos. Creating the right images for your channel can elevate your brand. Have your channel icon measure 800 x 800 (pixels) and your channel art image sized at 2,560 x 1,440. And don’t forget the video thumbnail image, which should be 1,280 x 720.
You’ve got the sizes now, but that’s a lot to remember. Save time by downloading this free cheat sheet from Scooter Media so you can easily access all the social media image sizes you need the next time you’re updating your profile picture, posting an image, creating a cover photo or working on a graphic.
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