by Edie Melson
There’s not a lot as frustrating as trying to look at an image on Facebook (or any other network) that’s the wrong size. By the time I blow it up big enough to see it, it’s too blurry. To combat that, here are some exact dimensions to help you avoid that trap, and not just for Facebook.
It’s my Social Media Image Cheat Sheet
This list will give you the specific information you need to upload photos to various social media sites.
Profile Photo:
Pixels: 81 x 81
Maximum file size: 700k
File Type(s): jpeg, png, gif
Header Image:
Pixels: 520 x 260
Maximum file size: not listed
File Type(s): jpeg, png, gif
Custom Background:
Pixels: 1600 x 1200
Maximum file size: not listed
File Type(s): jpeg, png, gif
Cover Photo:
Pixels: 851 x 315
Maximum file size: not listed
File type(s): jpeg, png, gif
Profile Photo:
Pixels: 180 x 180 (will size down to 160 x 160)
Maximum file size: 5mb
File type(s): jpeg, png, gif
Video:
Maximum file size: 1024mb
Maximum length: 20 minutes Optimum
file type: mp4
Post Photo:
Pixels: 403 x 403
Maximum file size: 5mb
File type(s): jpeg, png, gif
Google Plus
Cover Photo:
Pixels: 2120 x 1192
Maximum file size: not listed
File type(s): jpeg, png, gif
Profile Photo (also the photo for Blogger account):
Pixels: 250 x 250
Maximum file size: not listed
File type(s): jpeg, png, gif
Profile Photo:
Pixels: 165 x 165
Maximum file size: Pinterest recommends you upload photos with square dimensions that measure 600 x 600 pixels
File type(s): jpeg, png, gif
Pins:
Pixels: 238 wide, Pinterest will adjust the height automatically
Maximum file size: not listed
File type(s): jpeg, png, gif
Cover Image:
Pixels: 217 x 147
Pixels: 51x 51 (this is they tiny thumbnail found below the cover image
Maximum file size: not listed
File type(s): jpeg, png, gif
YouTube
Cover Art:
Pixels: Depends on where it’s being viewed from:
Desktop: 2560 x 423
Tablet: 1855 x 423
Mobile 1546 x 423
For best results everywhere, size to mobile!
Maixmum file size: not listed
File type(s): jpeg, png, gif
Profile Photo:
Pixels: 200 x 200, not to exceed 500 x 500
Maximum file size: 4mb
File type(s): jpeg, png, gif
Horizontal Logo:
Pixels: 100 x 60
Maximum file size: not listed
File type(s): jpeg, png, gif
Cover Photo:
Pixels: 646 x 220
Maximum file size: not listed
File type(s): jpeg, png, gif
Remember, if you have any questions leave them in the comments section below!
Blessings,
Edie