Social media image sizes
Pick a platform to see its exact Open Graph image dimensions, aspect ratio, and file-size limit — with the 60-pixel safe zone drawn to scale. If you only remember one number, remember 1200×630. For the full written breakdown, read the 2026 social media image size cheat sheet.
1200×630 shown to scale · dashed band = ~60px safe margin
- Recommended
- 1200×630
- Aspect ratio
- 1.91:1
- Minimum size
- 200×200
- Max file size
- 8 MB
Reads og:image. Trims the sides on mobile, so keep text in the safe zone.
Every platform at a glance
| Platform | Recommended | Ratio | Min size | Max file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1200×630 | 1.91:1 | 200×200 | 8 MB | |
| X / Twitter (large) | 1200×628 | 1.91:1 | 300×157 | 5 MB |
| 1200×627 | 1.91:1 | — | — | |
| Discord | 1200×630 | 1.91:1 | — | — |
| Slack (expanded) | 1200×600 | 2:1 | — | — |
| iMessage | 1200×1200 | 1:1 | — | — |
| 1200×630 | 1.91:1 | 100×100 | 300 KB |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best social media image size?
- 1200×630 pixels (a 1.91:1 ratio). A single 1200×630 image renders correctly on Facebook, LinkedIn, Discord, WhatsApp, and as an X (Twitter) summary_large_image card, so one well-built asset covers almost every platform.
- Are Open Graph and Twitter card image sizes the same?
- Effectively yes. X's summary_large_image card uses 1200×628, which is the same 1.91:1 ratio as the 1200×630 Open Graph standard. The same image works for both; you only add a twitter:card tag to force the large layout.
- What is the safe zone for a social card?
- Keep your logo, headline, and any text within roughly a 60-pixel margin on all sides — a center region of about 1080×510 for a 1200×630 card. Facebook and LinkedIn crop the edges differently, so anything outside that band can get cut off.
- How large should a social card file be?
- Aim for 100–200 KB. A well-compressed 1200×630 JPEG lands around 150 KB. WhatsApp wants the file under 300 KB; other platforms allow several megabytes, but smaller files load faster and are less likely to be skipped.