Twitter/X Image Resizer
X compresses and crops images that do not match its expected sizes. This tool resizes your header, post image or profile picture to X's current dimensions first.
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Most image formats, up to 50 megabytes each Your images never leave your deviceHow to use the Twitter/X Image Resizer
- Drop in your image.
- Choose header, post or profile picture.
- Download the resized image ready to post.
Features
- Header preset at 1500 x 500.
- Post image preset at 1200 x 675, X's current recommended landscape size.
- Profile picture preset at 400 x 400, cropped to the circular safe area.
- Crop to fill with position control for precise framing.
What size should my X header image be?
1500 x 500 pixels is the current recommended header size, wide enough to display cleanly behind your profile photo without X stretching or awkwardly cropping it on upload.
Why does X sometimes compress my image after posting?
X re-encodes most uploaded images to keep the platform's bandwidth manageable, and a large, high quality source file often comes back visibly softer once X has processed it. Resizing to X's actual display dimensions first, rather than uploading a much larger original, gives X less room to recompress aggressively, since the file is already close to the size it will be shown at.
Does the header image need to work on both desktop and the X mobile app?
Yes, and X does not offer a separate safe zone overlay for its header the way YouTube and Facebook do for their banners. Keep any text or logo well within the centre of the 1500 x 500 frame, since the app's own layout can crop the edges slightly differently between platforms and screen sizes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best size for an image in a post?
1200 x 675 pixels, close to a 16:9 ratio, is the current recommended size for a landscape image attached to a post.
Will my profile picture get cropped to a circle?
X displays profile pictures inside a circular mask. This tool's 400 x 400 preset keeps your subject centred so the circular crop does not cut anything important.
Does this tool post directly to X?
No, it only resizes the image locally. Download it and upload it through X as usual.
Has X's recommended post image size changed recently?
Yes, sizes on X have shifted over time as the platform has changed its own image handling. These presets are rechecked quarterly against current guidance, not left at whatever number was published years ago.
Can I resize a screenshot for an X post?
Yes, drop in a screenshot the same as any other image. Screenshots often have unusual dimensions, so resizing to the 1200 x 675 post preset first avoids X cropping it unpredictably.
What happens if my header image is smaller than 1500 x 500?
X stretches a smaller image up to fit, which can make it look soft. This tool scales your source image up to the preset size using the same fit modes as every other resizer on the site.
