Resize Image for X (Twitter)
X (formerly Twitter) uses three main image sizes: posts, the header banner and the round profile photo. Pick the one you need and resize in one step. Everything runs in your browser — nothing is uploaded. Need a smaller file instead? Compress or convert.
Drag the preview to choose which part of the image is kept. The same framing is used for every image in the batch.
Getting the X (Twitter) image right
This page opens on the 16:9 post size. Use the table or Templates › X (Twitter) for the header and profile photo.
16:9 posts
Shown in full in the timeline.
3:1 header
1500×500 behind your profile.
Round profile photo
400×400, centred.
Private
Resized in your browser, never uploaded.
About 220 KB–450 KB as JPG
A typical photo at 1600×900 saves to roughly 220 KB–450 KB at good quality — well within the upload limit.
You choose the crop
Filling 1600×900 from a 4:3 phone photo trims about 25% of it. Drag the preview to choose what stays, or tick the fit option to keep everything.
X (Twitter) sizes at a glance
| Size | 1600×900 pixels (1.44 MP) |
|---|---|
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Post | 1600×900 (16:9) |
| Header | 1500×500 (3:1) |
| Profile | 400×400 |
| Link card | 1200×630 |
Resize for X (Twitter) in 3 steps
- Add your image — drag it onto the box above, or tap to choose it. Several at once is fine.
- The post size is set. For the header or profile photo, use a link in the table.
- Click Resize, download the file, then upload it to X (Twitter) in the matching place.
New to image resizing? Read the full resizing guide.
Square sizes
Same width and height — profile photos, icons, product shots:
Landscape sizes
Wider than tall — screens, banners, covers and thumbnails:
Portrait sizes
Taller than wide — passport photos, forms and phone screens:
Change the aspect ratio
Paper, print & photo sizes
Paper and photo sizes in mm, cm and inches, plus DPI tools:
Resize for a platform
Ready-made sizes for social profiles and posts:
Online shop sizes
Product photos, banners and logos for Etsy, eBay and Shopify:
Resize tools
Batch resizing, DPI and crop tools:
Every X (Twitter) image size
These are the X (Twitter) image sizes to use in 2026. Each name opens a page with that size already set, plus tips for that spot.
| Image | Size (px) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Post image | 1600×900 | 16:9; square 1080×1080 also works |
| Header (banner) | 1500×500 | 3:1, profile photo overlaps lower left |
| Profile photo | 400×400 | Shown as a circle |
| Link card image | 1200×630 | Your page’s og:image (shared with Facebook) |
Tip: on phones the header is shown smaller and the profile photo covers more of it — keep text in the centre-right.
Resize for other platforms
Every size for the other big networks:
Frequently asked questions
What are the main X (Twitter) image sizes?
Post 1600×900 (16:9), header 1500×500, profile photo 400×400 and link cards 1200×630.
What image size is best for X posts?
1600×900 (16:9) shows in full; square 1080×1080 also works well.
Why is my X header cut off on my phone?
The app shows it smaller and the profile photo overlaps more. Keep text in the centre-right.
Is Twitter the same as X?
Yes, Twitter was renamed X; the image sizes stayed the same.
Are my images uploaded?
No. Resizing happens entirely in your browser. Nothing is transmitted or stored, and you can disconnect from the internet after the page loads and it still works.
Social media sizes
Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Discord, Pinterest and more: