Social Media Image Size Cheat Sheet
Exact pixel dimensions for Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube — updated for 2026.
The exact pixel dimensions for Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube — so nothing gets cropped, blurred, or stretched again.
You design a post, upload it, and the platform crops your logo or blurs your text. It's not your design — it's the size. Every platform expects specific pixel dimensions for every placement, and those numbers quietly change as apps update their layouts.
Our free Social Media Image Size Cheat Sheet keeps the current 2026 dimensions for Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube in one place, with a one-click copy button for every size.
Why Exact Pixel Sizes Matter
Uploading the wrong size doesn't just look slightly off — it actively hurts your content in a few specific ways:
Cropped Faces & Logos
Wrong aspect ratios cut off exactly the part of the image you needed visible.
Blurry Uploads
Undersized images get stretched by the platform, and stretched images look blurry to viewers.
UI Overlap
Stories and Reels place buttons and captions over your image — the wrong safe zone means covered text.
Wasted Design Time
Re-uploading and re-cropping after a bad post costs more time than checking the size first.
How to Use the Cheat Sheet
Pick a Platform
Select Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube from the tabs.
Find Your Placement
Profile picture, cover, post, or story — each is listed with its exact size.
Copy & Design
Click Copy to grab the dimensions, then paste them into Canva, Photoshop, or Elementor.
What's Included
Story/Reel Size Across Platforms
| Platform | Placement | Size (px) |
|---|---|---|
| Story | 1080 x 1920 | |
| Story / Reel | 1080 x 1920 | |
| YouTube | Shorts Cover | 1080 x 1920 |
Good news: as of 2026, Facebook and Instagram Stories/Reels all share the same 9:16 vertical format, so one correctly-sized design now works across every short-form placement on Meta.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this cheat sheet free?
Yes, completely free with no signup required.
How often are the sizes updated?
We review and update the dimensions whenever a platform changes its recommended sizes, so you're always working with current specs.
Can I use the same image for Facebook and Instagram?
Yes — for feed posts, 1080 x 1350 (portrait) works well on both platforms. For Stories and Reels, 1080 x 1920 works across Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts.
Why does my YouTube banner look fine on desktop but cropped on mobile?
The banner canvas is 2560 x 1440, but only the center 1546 x 423 "safe zone" is guaranteed visible on every device. Keep your logo and text inside that zone.
Does the Copy button work on mobile?
Yes, it copies the dimensions to your clipboard on both desktop and mobile browsers.
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