Thumbnail Size Reference
Search, filter by aspect ratio, and copy practical pixel export presets for six major social platforms. Verify critical campaign assets with the platform because interfaces and limits change.
Use the Thumbnail Size Reference
| Platform | Format | Dimensions (px) |
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No formats match these filters.
Practical export presets; verify current platform requirements for critical campaigns.
Freshness and cropping
Platforms can rescale, recompress, or crop the same upload differently by placement and viewport. Keep important content centered and confirm time-sensitive requirements in YouTube Help and LinkedIn Help. Reference reviewed September 17, 2026.
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Summary
Search, filter by aspect ratio, and copy practical pixel export presets for six major social platforms. Verify critical campaign assets with the platform because interfaces and limits change.
How it works
- Browse the table or search by format, platform, ratio, or dimensions.
- Combine a platform tab with the aspect-ratio filter to narrow the list.
- Click the copy icon next to any dimension to copy it to your clipboard.
- Use the copied dimension in your image editor to resize or export correctly.
- Check the notes column for extra guidance such as safe zones and file-size limits.
Use cases
- Resize a YouTube thumbnail to exactly 1280×720 px before uploading.
- Design a Facebook cover photo that fits both desktop and mobile crop areas.
- Create an Instagram post, Story, or Reel at the right aspect ratio.
- Export a LinkedIn banner that fills the header area without blurring.
- Prepare a TikTok cover image that does not get cropped on the feed.
- Build a consistent asset export checklist for a social media team.
- Quickly look up image specs during a design handoff.
- Verify existing assets before scheduling a campaign.
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Last updated: 2026-09-22 ·
Reviewed by Nham Vu