Crop Images for Social Media
26 ready-made formats across 10 platforms. Pick one and your selection locks to the right shape, then exports at that platform's exact pixel size — entirely inside your browser.
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Social Media Crop Sizes
Every format the tool supports, with the pixel dimensions and aspect ratio each platform expects.
| Platform | Format | Size (px) | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profile pictureShown as a circle — keep the subject centred | 320 × 320 | 1:1 | |
| Portrait postTallest format the feed accepts | 1080 × 1350 | 4:5 | |
| Square post | 1080 × 1080 | 1:1 | |
| Story / ReelKeep text out of the top and bottom 250 px | 1080 × 1920 | 9:16 | |
| X (Twitter) | Profile pictureShown as a circle | 400 × 400 | 1:1 |
| X (Twitter) | Post imageTimeline previews are trimmed — keep the subject central | 1200 × 675 | 16:9 |
| X (Twitter) | HeaderYour avatar covers the bottom-left corner | 1500 × 500 | 3:1 |
| AvatarShown as a circle — 500 KB file limit | 256 × 256 | 1:1 | |
| Profile bannerEdges are trimmed on mobile | 1200 × 400 | 3:1 | |
| Subreddit bannerMobile uses a separate 1600 x 480 banner | 1920 × 384 | 5:1 | |
| Profile pictureShown as a circle | 400 × 400 | 1:1 | |
| Square post | 1080 × 1080 | 1:1 | |
| Cover photoDisplays differently on mobile — centre your key elements | 851 × 315 | 2.7:1 | |
| Profile pictureShown as a circle — crop tight on the face | 400 × 400 | 1:1 | |
| Post image | 1200 × 627 | 1.91:1 | |
| BannerYour photo covers the bottom-left on desktop | 1584 × 396 | 4:1 | |
| YouTube | Channel iconShown as a circle, as small as 48 x 48 px | 800 × 800 | 1:1 |
| YouTube | Thumbnail | 1280 × 720 | 16:9 |
| YouTube | BannerSafe area for text is the middle 1546 x 423 px | 2560 × 1440 | 16:9 |
| TikTok | Video coverCaption and buttons cover the bottom and right edges | 1080 × 1920 | 9:16 |
| TikTok | Profile pictureShown as a circle | 200 × 200 | 1:1 |
| Discord | Profile bannerYour avatar overlaps the bottom-left | 600 × 240 | 5:2 |
| Discord | AvatarShown as a circle | 512 × 512 | 1:1 |
| PinVertical pins take more feed space | 1000 × 1500 | 2:3 | |
| Twitch | Profile banner | 1200 × 480 | 5:2 |
| Twitch | Profile pictureShown as a circle | 256 × 256 | 1:1 |
Crop or resize — which do you need?
Crop when your photo is the wrong shape and you want to choose what stays in frame. Resize when the shape is already right and you only need different dimensions, or when you want to run a batch of images through the same size in one go.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size should I crop an image to for social media?
It depends on where it goes. Square profile pictures sit around 320 to 512 pixels, feed posts are usually 1080 pixels wide, stories and vertical video are 1080 x 1920, and headers range from 3:1 to 5:1. The table on this page lists the exact dimensions for every major format, and selecting one applies it to your crop automatically.
What is the difference between cropping and resizing for social media?
Resizing scales the whole image to new dimensions, which distorts or letterboxes it when the shape does not match. Cropping removes the parts that do not fit, so you decide what stays in frame. This tool does both in one step: it crops to the platform ratio, then exports at that platform’s exact pixel size.
Why do platforms crop my images automatically?
Every network renders images into fixed slots, so anything that does not match gets trimmed by an algorithm that guesses at the important part. Cropping to the right ratio beforehand means you choose the framing instead of the platform choosing it for you.
What happens if my photo is smaller than the target size?
The export is upscaled to reach the target dimensions, which softens detail. The tool warns you when your selection is smaller than the format requires so you can crop a wider area or start from a higher-resolution original.
Which formats should I use as a default in 2026?
Vertical wins on mobile-first feeds. A 4:5 portrait at 1080 x 1350 works across Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, and 9:16 at 1080 x 1920 covers Stories, Reels, Shorts and TikTok. Square 1:1 is still the safe default for profile pictures everywhere.
Are my images uploaded anywhere?
No. Cropping runs inside your browser using your own device. Your files are never sent to a server, there is no watermark, and no account is required.