Social Media Minute—My Social Media Image Cheat Sheet

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.

Twitter

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

 

Facebook 

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

 

Pinterest

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

 

LinkedIn

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

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