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Social media image sizes for quote graphics (2026)
Updated · CloudSync Media
The short answer
Use 1080 × 1350 (4:5) for Instagram portrait; 1080 × 1080 (1:1) for Instagram square; 1080 × 1920 (9:16) for Instagram story / reel; 1200 × 1500 (4:5) for LinkedIn static; 1080 × 1080 (1:1) for LinkedIn square; 1000 × 1500 (2:3) for Pinterest standard. For a single quote graphic, Instagram portrait at 1080 × 1350 takes the most room in the feed.
Key takeaways
- Portrait 4:5 is the best default for Instagram feed posts.
- Stories and Reels covers use 9:16; keep text away from the top and bottom.
- LinkedIn displays tall 4:5 images well on mobile.
- Pinterest favours 2:3 pins for saveable, evergreen tips.
Sizes at a glance
These are the exact export sizes ShopFeed produces for each platform:
- Instagram portrait: 1080 × 1350 pixels (4:5)
- Instagram square: 1080 × 1080 pixels (1:1)
- Instagram story / reel: 1080 × 1920 pixels (9:16)
- LinkedIn static: 1200 × 1500 pixels (4:5)
- LinkedIn square: 1080 × 1080 pixels (1:1)
- Pinterest standard: 1000 × 1500 pixels (2:3)
Which size to choose
For a single quote graphic in the Instagram feed, use portrait 4:5; it occupies more of the screen than a square. Use square when you want the same image to work on several platforms. Use 9:16 for Stories and keep the important text in the middle 60% of the height, away from the profile bar and reply field.
On LinkedIn, tall 4:5 images display well on mobile, where most people scroll. On Pinterest, 2:3 pins are the standard shape and suit evergreen tips people save for later.
Safe margins
Platforms crop thumbnails and overlay interface elements. Keep text at least 8% from every edge, and test how the graphic looks as a square grid thumbnail if you post 4:5 to Instagram.
Export format
Export PNG for graphics with text and flat colors, and JPG for photo-heavy portrait layouts where file size matters. Always export at the exact pixel size rather than letting the platform resize.
Frequently asked questions
What size is an Instagram post?
1080 × 1350 for portrait (4:5), 1080 × 1080 for square (1:1) and 1080 × 1920 for Stories and Reels covers (9:16).
What size should a LinkedIn image be?
1200 × 1500 (4:5) displays well in the mobile feed; 1080 × 1080 square also works across platforms.
What size is a Pinterest pin?
1000 × 1500 pixels (2:3) is the standard pin size.