3 min read · Updated April 2026
Resize image for Twitter/X header
The Twitter/X profile header size is 1500 x 500 pixels (3:1 ratio). Use the exact dimensions to keep your banner sharp on desktop and mobile.
Twitter/X header image dimensions
The Twitter/X profile header displays at 1500 x 500 pixels, a 3:1 aspect ratio. This is the wide banner behind your profile photo on your profile page. At 1500 x 500, the image fills the header container without scaling on desktop. Smaller images are scaled up, which reduces sharpness.
Twitter/X supports headers up to 5 MB. Uploading a PNG over 5 MB will be rejected, so very high-resolution source images should be saved as JPEG before uploading. At 1500 x 500, a JPEG at standard quality is typically under 500 KB.
Safe zones for Twitter/X headers
On desktop, the profile photo circle sits in the lower-left area of the header, covering roughly 150 x 150 pixels starting about 15px from the left edge and extending to about 15px below the header bottom. On mobile, the header is also cropped horizontally. A safe zone of roughly 400 to 1100px horizontally and 0 to 400px vertically covers the visible area across most devices.
Twitter/X header file requirements
- Dimensions: 1500 x 500 px (3:1 ratio)
- Max file size: 5 MB
- Formats: JPG, PNG, GIF (static, no animation)
- Minimum dimensions: 600 x 200 px
How to resize to 1500x500 for free
Filagram resizes your image to 1500 x 500 in the browser with no upload. Select the Twitter/X Header preset, drop your image, and download the result. Processing runs in the browser Canvas API and completes in under a second.
Resize image for Twitter/X header
Resize to 1500x500 for Twitter/X profile headers. Browser-based, no upload required.
Try it freeFrequently asked questions
What is the correct Twitter/X header size in 2026?
The Twitter/X header photo should be 1500 x 500 pixels at a 3:1 aspect ratio. This is the banner that appears at the top of your profile page. Twitter accepts images up to 5 MB and will scale images that are larger or smaller, but uploading at exactly 1500 x 500 gives the sharpest display.
Does the Twitter/X header get cropped on mobile?
Yes. On mobile, Twitter/X displays a narrower section of the header, centering the image and cropping the left and right edges. Keep logos, text, and important visual elements within the center 60% of the 1500px width (roughly pixels 300 to 1200) to ensure they appear on both desktop and mobile.
What is the difference between the Twitter/X header and the profile photo?
The header (banner) is the wide background image at the top of your profile. The profile photo is the circular avatar displayed in the bottom-left area of the header. The profile photo on desktop is roughly 150px wide and overlaps the header. Avoid placing key content in that overlap area.