Resize images for every social platform
Upload one photo and get the exact size Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest or Etsy expects: cropped, compressed and ready to post. Everything runs in your browser.
PresetInstagram portrait post (4:5)· 1080 × 1350· change platform or size any time after upload· changeable after upload
One tool, every platform
The tool above already knows every size. Pick a platform below to open it with that platform’s sizes preselected and its specs, tips and FAQ alongside, or stay here and switch platforms after you upload.
- Instagram5 sizesPortrait, square, landscape and story sizes.
- LinkedIn5 sizesProfile banners and company page covers.
- YouTube4 sizes4K, HD and Shorts thumbnails, plus channel banners.
- Pinterest3 sizes2:3, square and full-screen Pins.
- Etsy4 sizesListing photos and shop banners for sellers.
Quick tasks
How to resize an image for social media
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Drop a JPG, PNG or WebP photo onto the tool, or tap “Choose image”.
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Pick the platform, then the image type: post, story, banner, thumbnail or product photo.
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Drag the photo inside the frame and zoom until the subject sits where you want it.
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Choose a format and quality, or set a maximum file size and let the tool find the best quality that fits.
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Check the final dimensions and file size, then download.
Why not let the platform crop it for you?
Every platform crops and recompresses images that don’t match its preferred size, and it rarely chooses the crop you would. Uploading an image that already has the exact dimensions means you decide what stays in frame, and the platform has less reason to resize and soften it.
Private by design
There is no server behind this tool. Your image is decoded, cropped and encoded by your own browser, so it never travels over the internet. Because every export is freshly encoded, hidden metadata such as GPS coordinates, camera model and capture time is left behind as well.
Social media image sizes at a glance
Every size the tool knows, with a link to the platform’s own specification. Platforms change these from time to time, so check the source if something looks off.
| Image | Size (px) | Ratio | Format | Max file | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| InstagramSquare postPost | 1080 × 1080 | 1:1 | jpg | – | Instagram keeps feed photos at full resolution up to 1080 px wide; wider photos are scaled down to 1080 px. Source ↗Checked 2026-11-11 |
| InstagramPortrait post (4:5)Post | 1080 × 1350 | 4:5 | jpg | – | The tallest ratio in Instagram's documented 1.91:1 to 4:5 range, and the most widely supported portrait size (including scheduling tools that use Meta's API). Source ↗Checked 2026-11-11 |
| InstagramPortrait post (3:4)Post | 1080 × 1440 | 3:4 | jpg | – | Supported in the app since May 2025 (announced by Instagram head Adam Mosseri). Matches the 3:4 profile grid. Meta's publishing API still limits posts to 4:5, so scheduling tools may not accept it. Source ↗Checked 2026-11-11 |
| InstagramLandscape postPost | 1080 × 566 | 1.91:1 | jpg | – | The widest ratio the feed accepts (1.91:1). Appears small on phones. Source ↗Checked 2026-11-11 |
| InstagramStory / ReelStory | 1080 × 1920 | 9:16 | jpg | – | Meta recommends 9:16 to avoid cropping or blank space. Its ad guidance suggests keeping roughly the top 14% and bottom 35% free of text and logos. Source ↗Checked 2026-11-11 |
| LinkedInLandscape post / link imagePost | 1200 × 627 | 1.91:1 | jpg | 3 MB | LinkedIn's recommended size for custom images on posts with a link. Page images must be PNG or JPEG, max 3 MB. Source ↗Checked 2026-11-11 |
| LinkedInSquare postPost | 1200 × 1200 | 1:1 | jpg | 5 MB | LinkedIn's recommended square size (from its single-image ad specs, max 5 MB). Fills more of the mobile feed than landscape. Source ↗Checked 2026-11-11 |
| LinkedInPortrait post (4:5)Post | 720 × 900 | 4:5 | jpg | 5 MB | LinkedIn's recommended vertical size (from its single-image ad specs, max 5 MB). Larger 4:5 images such as 1080 × 1350 are also accepted. Source ↗Checked 2026-11-11 |
| LinkedInProfile cover image (banner)Banner | 1584 × 396 | 4:1 | jpg | 8 MB | JPG or PNG, under 8 MB. Your profile photo overlaps the lower left, so keep key content to the right. Source ↗Checked 2026-11-11 |
| LinkedInCompany page coverBanner | 1512 × 256 | 5.9:1 | jpg | 3 MB | Minimum and recommended size for LinkedIn Page cover images. PNG or JPEG, max 3 MB. Source ↗Checked 2026-11-11 |
| YouTubeVideo thumbnail (4K)Thumbnail | 3840 × 2160 | 16:9 | jpg | 50 MB | YouTube's recommended thumbnail resolution. JPG or PNG, up to 50 MB when uploading from a computer (2 MB from the mobile app). Minimum width 640 px. Source ↗Checked 2026-11-11 |
| YouTubeVideo thumbnail (HD, mobile upload)Thumbnail | 1280 × 720 | 16:9 | jpg | 2 MB | A lighter 16:9 thumbnail that fits the 2 MB limit for uploads from the YouTube mobile app. Source ↗Checked 2026-11-11 |
| YouTubeShorts thumbnailThumbnail | 2160 × 3840 | 9:16 | jpg | 50 MB | YouTube's recommended Shorts thumbnail size (minimum height 640 px). Custom Shorts thumbnails can only be added in YouTube Studio on a computer. Source ↗Checked 2026-11-11 |
| YouTubeChannel bannerBanner | 2560 × 1440 | 16:9 | jpg | 6 MB | Minimum 2048 × 1152, max 6 MB. Text and logos must fit the centred safe area: 1235 × 338 at the minimum size, scaled here to 1544 × 423. Source ↗Checked 2026-11-11 |
| PinterestStandard Pin (2:3)Post | 1000 × 1500 | 2:3 | jpg | 20 MB | Pinterest's recommended size. Pins taller than 2:3 might get cut off in feeds. PNG or JPEG, max 20 MB on desktop (32 MB in the app). Source ↗Checked 2026-11-11 |
| PinterestSquare Pin (1:1)Post | 1000 × 1000 | 1:1 | jpg | 20 MB | 1:1 is an accepted ratio for carousel and collection Pins. For single Pins, Pinterest recommends 2:3. Source ↗Checked 2026-11-11 |
| PinterestFull-screen Pin (9:16)Story | 1080 × 1920 | 9:16 | jpg | – | Pinterest's recommended size for full-screen images. Keep text out of the top 270 px, bottom 440 px, left 65 px and right 195 px. Source ↗Checked 2026-11-11 |
| EtsyListing photo (landscape 4:3)Product photo | 3000 × 2250 | 4:3 | jpg | – | Etsy recommends at least 2000 px in width and height, and a landscape or square first photo. Files over 1 MB may not finish uploading on slow connections. Source ↗Checked 2026-11-11 |
| EtsyListing photo (square)Product photo | 2000 × 2000 | 1:1 | jpg | – | Meets Etsy's 2000 px recommendation. Leave a border around the product: thumbnails are cropped to square, portrait and landscape. Source ↗Checked 2026-11-11 |
| EtsyBig shop bannerBanner | 1600 × 400 | 4:1 | jpg | – | Etsy's recommended size; the minimum is 1200 × 300. Source ↗Checked 2026-11-11 |
| EtsyMini shop bannerBanner | 1600 × 213 | 7.5:1 | jpg | – | Etsy's recommended size; the minimum is 1200 × 160. Source ↗Checked 2026-11-11 |
Frequently asked questions
Is ResizeFor really free?
Yes. There is no account, no watermark and no limit on how many images you resize. The site has no server-side processing to pay for, so there is nothing to charge for.
Are my images uploaded anywhere?
No. All cropping, resizing and compression happens in your browser using the Canvas API. Once the page has loaded, processing an image does not need the network at all.
Which file types can I use?
You can open JPG, PNG and WebP images and save as JPG, PNG or WebP. iPhone HEIC photos are not supported by browsers yet; set your camera to “Most Compatible” or share the photo as JPG first.
Does it remove location data from my photos?
Yes. Downloads are re-encoded from the pixels only, so EXIF metadata such as GPS location, camera details and timestamps is not copied into the new file.
Can I resize many images, or one image to many sizes, at once?
Yes. Drop several images to batch-process them with the same sizes and settings, or tick “Export more sizes at once” in the editor to turn one photo into every platform size you need. Either way you get a single ZIP file, still created entirely in your browser.
How up to date are the sizes?
Each size links to the platform’s official specification in the table below. Platforms change their recommendations occasionally, so the source link is the final word.