Dhaki Social Post Size Guidelines⚓︎
Note
Last updated: September 2025
These are the latest official sizes and aspect ratios to use when creating content for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
Always follow these specs to avoid cropping, compression, or poor display across devices.
Instagram⚓︎
| Format | Aspect Ratio | Recommended Size (px) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feed — Square | 1:1 | 1080 × 1080 | Standard grid tile. |
| Feed — Portrait | 4:5 | 1080 × 1350 | Best for engagement. |
| Feed — Portrait (new) | 3:4 | 1080 × 1440 | Recently added format. |
| Feed — Landscape | 16:9 | 1080 × 566 | Wide images/video. |
| Stories | 9:16 | 1080 × 1920 | Full screen vertical. |
| Reels | 9:16 | 1080 × 1920 | Keep text/logo in center. |
Safe area: keep text within the central 4:5 zone for previews.
TikTok⚓︎
| Format | Aspect Ratio | Recommended Size (px) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video (Standard) | 9:16 | 1080 × 1920 | Main full-screen vertical format. |
| Video (Alt) | 1:1 / 16:9 | 1080 × 1080 / 1920 × 1080 | Accepted but less effective. |
| Minimum Practical | 9:16 | 720 × 1280 | Below this may look soft. |
Safe area: avoid text in the bottom 10% (captions/UI) and right edge (engagement icons).
YouTube⚓︎
| Use Case | Aspect Ratio | Recommended Size (px) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Video | 16:9 | 1920 × 1080 | Default full HD; supports up to 4K/8K. |
| Shorts | 9:16 | 1080 × 1920 | Vertical format only. |
| Thumbnail | 16:9 | 1280 × 720 (min 640) | Max 2 MB, JPG/PNG/GIF. |
Safe area: don’t place text at extreme edges; thumbnails auto-crop in some views.
LinkedIn⚓︎
| Format | Aspect Ratio | Recommended Size (px) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post — Link/Photo (Landscape) | 1.91:1 | 1200 × 627/628 | Best for link shares. |
| Post — Square | 1:1 | 1200 × 1200 | Works well across devices. |
| Company Logo | 1:1 | 400 × 400 | Transparent PNG preferred. |
| Page Cover | ~5.9:1 | 1128 × 191 | Keep key elements centered. |
Quick Export Cheats⚓︎
- Instagram Feed: 1080 × 1350 (4:5)
- Stories/Reels, TikTok, Shorts: 1080 × 1920 (9:16)
- YouTube Thumbnail: 1280 × 720 (16:9)
- LinkedIn Landscape Post: 1200 × 627/628 (1.91:1)
Best Practices⚓︎
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Center important elements (CTA (1), logo, face)
- CTA stands for Call To Action, the element in your design (text, button, or message) that tells the audience what to do next, e.g., 'Book now', 'Follow us', 'Learn more'.
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Avoid extreme edges (UI overlays may cover).
- Export originals (no upscaling; use H.264 MP4 for video, PNG/JPEG for images).
- Match ratios even at higher resolutions (e.g., 4K 9:16 is fine if file size allows).
Notes⚓︎
- Instagram introduced 3:4 portrait posts in 2025. Default to 4:5 if unsure for consistency.