Image Size Guide
Comprehensive guide to standard image dimensions and aspect ratios for digital media
How to Calculate Custom Dimensions
To calculate dimensions for a specific aspect ratio, follow these steps:
- Choose your desired width (in pixels)
- Multiply by the height ratio and divide by the width ratio
- Example calculation:
- For 16:9 ratio with width = 1600px
- Height = 1600 × 9 ÷ 16 = 900 pixels
- Final resolution: 1600 × 900
16:9 (Widescreen)
The most common aspect ratio for modern displays, videos, and presentations. Perfect for YouTube videos, presentations, and modern web content.
1920 × 1080
1080p, Full HD - Standard for high-quality video content
2560 × 1440
1440p, 2K - Popular for gaming and high-end displays
3840 × 2160
4K - Ultra HD, ideal for premium content
1280 × 720
720p, HD - Good for lower bandwidth situations
4:3 (Traditional)
Classic aspect ratio used in older displays and some tablets. Still relevant for certain business presentations and legacy systems.
1024 × 768
XGA - Common for older projectors
1600 × 1200
UXGA - Higher resolution 4:3
800 × 600
SVGA - Legacy resolution
1:1 (Square)
Perfect for social media posts, particularly Instagram feed posts. Also great for profile pictures and album artwork.
1080 × 1080
Instagram square - Optimal for feed posts
2048 × 2048
High-resolution square format
800 × 800
Compact square format
9:16 (Mobile/Portrait)
Optimized for mobile viewing and vertical video content. Essential for Stories, Reels, and TikTok content.
1080 × 1920
Standard for Instagram Stories, optimal quality
720 × 1280
Minimum recommended for vertical video
1440 × 2560
High-resolution vertical format
3:2 (Traditional Photography)
Standard aspect ratio for professional photography. Used by most DSLR and mirrorless cameras.
3000 × 2000
6MP - Good for web and small prints
6000 × 4000
24MP - Professional quality
1500 × 1000
Web-optimized size
21:9 (Ultrawide)
Cinematic aspect ratio, popular for ultrawide monitors and cinematic video content.
3440 × 1440
UWQHD - Popular ultrawide monitor resolution
2560 × 1080
UWFHD - Entry-level ultrawide
Story/Reel Formats
Vertical video formats optimized for mobile-first social media platforms.
1080 × 1920
Instagram Story - Full quality vertical format
1080 × 1920
TikTok - Standard vertical video format
1080 × 1920
YouTube Shorts - Vertical short-form content
Social Media Cover Images
Header and banner images for various social media platforms. Each platform has specific requirements for optimal display.
851 × 315
Facebook Cover - Personal and business pages
1500 × 500
Twitter Header - Profile banner image
1584 × 396
LinkedIn Banner - Professional profile cover
2560 × 1440
YouTube Channel Art - Scales for different devices
Profile Pictures
Square format images for profile pictures across all platforms. Always use clear, high-quality images that look good when scaled down.
400 × 400
Minimum recommended size for clarity
1000 × 1000
Optimal size for high-quality display
Tips for Image Optimization
- • Always maintain the aspect ratio when resizing images to prevent distortion
- • Use higher resolutions when the image needs to be displayed on high-DPI screens
- • Consider file size optimization for web usage without compromising quality
- • Test your images across different devices to ensure consistent display
- • When in doubt, it's better to start with a larger image and scale down