X (Twitter) Sizes

X supports multiple image formats depending on placement. While several sizes are technically accepted, using recommended dimensions helps prevent cropping, improves clarity after compression, and ensures consistent display across desktop and mobile devices.
The most commonly used X image sizes include landscape and square feed posts, profile headers, and card images used in link previews.

Recommended vs supported sizes
Landscape images on X are best designed at 1200 × 675 pixels, which follows a 16:9 aspect ratio optimized for feed display. This size is widely supported and displays reliably across both desktop and mobile timelines.
Best practices for feed visibility
Keep key text, logos, and focal points centered within the image. X may crop previews differently depending on device size, so leaving safe margins around important elements helps preserve layout consistency.
Quality and export considerations
Export images at full resolution and avoid multiple uploads, which can introduce compression artifacts. Clean typography and strong contrast help maintain clarity after compression. Creating designs using Twitter post templates helps ensure the correct size from the start.

Recommended vs supported sizes
Square images on X should be created at 1080 × 1080 pixels using a 1:1 aspect ratio. This format is fully supported in the feed and offers the most predictable display across devices.
Best practices for consistent rendering
Square images are a safe choice when you want minimal cropping risk. Centering your main subject and keeping text away from the edges improves visibility on smaller screens.
Quality and export considerations
Because square images often appear alongside other formats in the feed, balanced composition and a clear focal point help them stand out. Existing images can be resized cleanly using the Photo Editor without distortion.

Recommended vs supported sizes
The 2:1 post format uses 1024 × 512 pixels and appears as a wide image in the X feed. While still supported, this aspect ratio offers less flexibility across screen sizes than square or 16:9 formats.
Best practices for layout safety
Side cropping is more common with wide images, particularly on mobile. Important visuals and text should stay within the central horizontal area to avoid being cut off.
Quality and export considerations
Simple layouts with larger visual elements perform better at this ratio, as fine details may be lost after resizing and compression.

Recommended vs supported sizes
X profile headers should be designed at 1500 × 500 pixels, which corresponds to a 3:1 aspect ratio and fits the header area across most screen sizes.
Safe zones and layout protection
Profile photos overlap the lower-left portion of the header, and responsive scaling affects visibility across devices. Center key visuals and avoid placing text near edges to prevent overlap or cutoff. Using Twitter header templates helps keep content within safe areas.
Quality and export considerations
Avoid small text and thin lines, which may lose clarity when headers are scaled down on smaller screens.

Recommended vs supported sizes
Card images used for link previews display best at 800 × 320 pixels, following a 5:2 aspect ratio. These images appear alongside shared links in the feed.
Best practices for link previews
Card images are often viewed at reduced sizes, so simple visuals with strong contrast work better than detailed designs or dense text.
Quality and export considerations
Design with bold shapes or a single focal point so the image remains recognizable even when scaled down.

Recommended vs supported sizes
Summary card images use 280 × 150 pixels with an approximate 1.87:1 aspect ratio. These images appear in compact link previews and are among the smallest visual formats on X.
Best practices for clarity
Due to limited space, avoid fine details and small typography. Focus on one clear visual idea that communicates quickly.
Quality and export considerations
Compression is more noticeable at this size. Exporting at exact dimensions and enhancing clarity beforehand helps preserve sharpness, especially when using an AI Image Enhancer.

• Export images at recommended pixel dimensions to reduce compression blur
• Keep important elements away from edges to prevent cropping
• Use the correct aspect ratio for each placement
• Start with preset canvas sizes when possible
• Export in high quality for best results

Picsart allows you to resize, adjust, and export images for X using exact pixel dimensions and supported aspect ratios. This helps avoid cropping issues and maintain visual clarity across devices.
If you’re creating a new design, start with Twitter post templates to open a canvas already sized for common feed formats like 1200 × 675 px and 1080 × 1080 px.
For profile visuals, Twitter header templates are preset to 1500 × 500 px and designed with safe areas in mind, making it easier to keep text and logos visible.
When working with existing images, the Photo Editor lets you change canvas size, adjust aspect ratios, and reposition elements without stretching or distortion.
After resizing, compression can still affect image quality. Using the AI Image Enhancer can improve sharpness and detail before export, helping images retain clarity once uploaded to X.
Always export your final image at the recommended size and highest available quality.