Twitter/X displays images at specific aspect ratios. Using the correct dimensions prevents awkward cropping and ensures your tweets look professional in the timeline.
Twitter auto-crops images that do not match expected ratios. A properly sized image gets more engagement because it displays fully without users needing to click to expand.
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How to Resize Image for Twitter/X — All Dimensions
- Upload your image
- Choose: Post (1600×900), Header (1500×500), or Profile (400×400)
- Set dimensions and click Resize
- Download and use on Twitter/X
Pro Tips
- In-stream photo: 1600×900px (16:9 ratio) displays without cropping
- Header/banner: 1500×500px
- Profile picture: 400×400px (displays as circle)
- Twitter Card image: 1200×628px (for link previews)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best image size for Twitter posts?
1600×900px (16:9 ratio) for single image tweets. This displays fully in the timeline without cropping. For multiple images, use 1200×675px each.
What size is a Twitter header?
1500×500px is the recommended Twitter/X header banner size. On mobile, the top and bottom edges may be slightly cropped.
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