X (Twitter) Image Sizes (Header, Profile, Post Image)
Recommended sizes for the X (Twitter) header, profile picture and post images. Press the button on a row to set that size in the resize tool.
Recommended sizes
| Use | Size | Ratio | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Header | 1500 x 500 px | 3:1 | The right side can be cropped on mobile, so keep important content on the left. | Set this size |
| Profile picture | 400 x 400 px | 1:1 | It is shown as a circle, so keep the important part in the center. | Set this size |
| Post image (16:9) | 1200 x 675 px | 16:9 | Some guides recommend 1600x900 instead. | Set this size |
Checked: October 2026. These values are the ones most guides agree on. They can change with each service's policy, so check the service's official guidance for the exact rules.
How to use
- Press the button on the row you need.
- Upload your photo in the resize tool and the size is filled in for you. If the ratio differs, it is cropped from the center.
- Check the preview and download the result.
Good to know
- Sources give 2 MB or 5 MB as the header file size limit. If an upload fails, try the compress tool.