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X (Twitter) header size and post image size
The X header is 1500 × 500 pixels. How to size it, what gets covered, and the best size for images in posts.
Header: 1500 × 500
The X (Twitter) header image is a 3:1 banner, commonly recommended at 1500 × 500 pixels.
| Image | Size (pixels) | Shape |
|---|---|---|
| Profile picture | 400 × 400 | Shown as a circle |
| Header / banner | 1500 × 500 | 3:1 |
| Post image (16:9) | 1600 × 900 | 16:9 |
Commonly published recommendations; platforms can change them without notice.
What gets covered
Your profile picture overlaps the lower-left of the header, and the edges are cropped differently on phones. Keep important text and faces in the central band.
Images in posts
A 16:9 image such as 1600 × 900 displays without cropping in the timeline. Square and portrait images may be cropped in previews.
Profile picture
Upload a square, 400 × 400 pixels or larger. X displays it as a circle.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Twitter header?
1500 × 500 pixels, a 3:1 shape.
What’s the best image size for a post on X?
A 16:9 image such as 1600 × 900 pixels shows in full in most timelines.
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X (Twitter) header & post
Crop a 1500 × 500 header, a profile picture or a 16:9 post image for X. Free, and your image never leaves your browser.
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