Twitter (X) Banner Size
1500 × 500 with a center-band safe zone — the header spec that survives mobile crops and the profile photo overlap.
Profile banner (header photo)
1500 × 500 px
3:1 ratio, 5 MB limit, JPG or PNG only. Mobile crops ~60 px off top and bottom; the profile photo overlaps the bottom-left.
| Placement | Size (px) | Ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profile banner | 1500 × 500 | 3:1 | Center band is the safe zone |
| Profile picture | 400 × 400 | 1:1 | Circular; overlaps banner bottom-left |
| In-feed image | 1600 × 900 | 16:9 | 1200 × 675 also standard |
| Square post image | 1080 × 1080 | 1:1 | Displays uncropped in feed |
| Link card image | 1200 × 628 | 1.91:1 | Summary card with large image |
Designing for the crop, not the canvas
The X banner is the most-cropped header in social media: mobile trims the top and bottom, the profile photo sits over the bottom-left, and the follow button area crowds the bottom-right on some layouts. Treat 1500 × 500 as the canvas but design for the center band — headline and logo in the middle 60%, background texture running to the edges. Profiles that ignore the overlap end up with a profile photo covering half their tagline.
Banner checklist
- Export exactly 1500 × 500 (or 2× at 3000 × 1000), under 5 MB.
- Keep text inside the center ~1200 × 330 safe zone.
- Leave the bottom-left clear for the profile photo circle.
- Static JPG/PNG only — GIFs don't upload.
- Check both light and dark mode: X's UI overlays differ.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Twitter (X) banner?+
1500 × 500 pixels (3:1), 5 MB limit, JPG or PNG. That's been stable through the X rebrand — upload exactly 3:1 or X will crop to it.
Why does my banner look cut off on mobile?+
The mobile app crops the banner's top and bottom edges (roughly 60 px each), and your circular profile photo overlaps the bottom-left corner on every device. Keep text and logos in the center band and clear of the bottom-left.
What are the banner's safe zones?+
Design at 1500 × 500 but treat the middle 1500 × 380 as the visible zone and keep essential content inside the center ~1200 × 330 — clear of the top/bottom mobile crop and the profile photo's bottom-left overlap.
What size is the X profile picture?+
Upload 400 × 400 pixels (2 MB max). It displays as a circle over the banner's bottom-left, so factor its position into the banner design.
Do GIF banners work on X?+
No — banners are static JPG or PNG only. Animated headers that circulate are screen recordings, not real uploads.
What size are X post images?+
In-feed images render best at 1600 × 900 (16:9); 1200 × 675 is the lighter standard. Square 1080 × 1080 also displays uncropped in the feed.
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