TikTok Image Sizes 2026: The Complete Guide

Getting TikTok image sizes wrong means blurry profile photos, posts that get black-barred on screen, or story covers that look off. This guide covers every TikTok image size you need in 2026 — profile photos, video posts, and story covers.

TikTok Image Sizes at a Glance

Format	Size (px)	Aspect Ratio	Notes
Profile photo	200×200	1:1	Displayed as circle; upload at least 200×200
Video post — vertical	1080×1920	9:16	Full-screen vertical; primary format
Video post — landscape	1920×1080	16:9	Horizontal; adds black bars on mobile
Video post — square	1080×1080	1:1	Square; adds bars top/bottom
Story cover	1080×1920	9:16	Same as video; keep content in safe zone
Carousel image	1080×1920	9:16	Up to 35 images; vertical fills screen

Profile Photo: Simple and Recognisable

TikTok displays profile photos at a very small size — the minimum is just 20×20 px — but you should upload at least 200×200 px to ensure it looks sharp on larger screens and high-DPI devices. The photo is cropped into a circle, so keep your subject or logo centred with clear margins on all sides.

Video Post Images: Vertical Is Everything

TikTok is a vertical-first platform. The correct size for video post thumbnails and photo posts is 1080×1920 px (9:16). This fills the entire mobile screen without black bars.

Horizontal (16:9) and square (1:1) images will display with black bars on the top and bottom — this looks unprofessional and tends to get fewer views. Always create TikTok content natively vertical.

Story Covers: Safe Zone Matters

TikTok Stories use the same 1080×1920 px (9:16) format. TikTok overlays UI elements at the top and bottom of the frame — your profile name appears at the bottom and interactive elements at the top. Keep all key content in the central safe area of the frame, away from the top and bottom 15% of the image.

Carousel Posts: Up to 35 Images

TikTok carousels support up to 35 images in a single post. Vertical 1080×1920 px fills the screen fully. Square (1:1) and portrait (4:5) also work but may display with padding on some devices. Vertical is the recommended format for maximum screen coverage.

File Format and Compression Tips

Use JPG for photographs — good quality at manageable file sizes

Use PNG for graphics with text or logos — preserves sharp edges

Maximum file size: 8 MB for images via API

TikTok re-encodes all uploads — start with the highest quality original you have

Use sRGB colour profile for consistent colour rendering

How to Resize Images for TikTok Using imresizer

Go to imresizer.com/resize-image-for-tiktok and select your format — Video, Story, or Profile
Upload your image
The correct dimensions are applied automatically
Adjust the crop position if needed, then download

Everything runs in your browser — your image never leaves your device.

Key Takeaways

Always create TikTok content at 1080×1920 px (9:16) — it's the only format that fills the screen without black bars. Upload your profile photo at a minimum of 200×200 px and keep the subject centred for the circle crop. For carousels, use vertical format throughout for a consistent, professional look. Use the free tools below to get the right size instantly.