What is the correct Twitter / X banner size in 2026?

The Twitter (now X) header photo is 1500×500 pixels (3:1 aspect ratio). This is the same dimension used since the rebrand to X — the header has not changed, only the platform name.

Where is the safe zone on an X banner?

Your profile picture overlaps the bottom-left of the banner by roughly 200×200 pixels on desktop. On mobile, the top and bottom are slightly cropped — keep important text inside the central 1200×400 area, biased toward the top-right.

What file format does X accept?

JPG, PNG, and WEBP are all supported. PNG is best for banners with text or logos. Maximum file size is 5 MB. Avoid GIFs for the header — X serves a static frame.

Why does my X banner look stretched?

X does not crop a 1500×500 banner — it scales it. If your source image is a different aspect ratio (e.g. 16:9), X will stretch it to 3:1, which distorts faces and logos. Always export at exactly 1500×500.

How often should I update my X header?

There's no algorithmic benefit to updating frequently, but seasonal or campaign-driven headers signal that an account is active. Most brands rotate quarterly; creators often tie headers to a current project or launch.

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Updated March 2026

Twitter / X Banner Size 2026 | Header & Profile Dimensions

The correct Twitter (X) header size for 2026: 1500×500 pixels (3:1 ratio). Plus safe-zone tips for the profile picture overlay, mobile cropping, and file format guidance.

3:1

Header Photo (Banner)

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1,500 × 5003:1 · X (Twitter)

Your profile picture covers the bottom-left. Keep key text in the top-right two-thirds of the canvas.

1:1

Profile Picture

400 × 4001:1 · X (Twitter)

Displayed as a circle. Center your subject and avoid corner-critical detail.

16:9

Post Image (Landscape)

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1,200 × 67516:9 · X (Twitter)

The default in-feed post image. Renders at full width on desktop and mobile.

7:8

Post Image (Portrait)

700 × 8007:8 · X (Twitter)

Portrait posts are cropped to ~7:8 in-feed and expand on tap. Place key content in the top portion.

1.91:1

Link Preview Card

1,200 × 6281.91:1 · X (Twitter)

Open Graph image used when someone shares your URL. Same size as Facebook & LinkedIn link cards.

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