Twitter (X) Header Image Size 2026
The recommended twitter header image size is 1500 by 500 pixels, a 3:1 aspect ratio, and it's stayed at this size for years even through X's other changes. The dimensions are simple; the part people miss is what sits on top of it.
X header image dimensions, verified
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Recommended size | 1500 x 500 px |
| Aspect ratio | 3:1 |
| Max file size | 5 MB |
| Accepted formats | JPG, PNG, GIF (static only, no animated GIFs) |
Checked against X's current profile settings as of July 2026.
Twitter banner size 2026: the corner your profile picture covers
Your profile picture sits on top of the header image, overlapping its bottom-left corner. The profile picture itself displays at roughly 200 x 200 pixels and sits close to the bottom-left edge of the banner, meaning a rough 200 x 200 pixel zone in that corner will be partially or fully covered on most views. Any text, logo, or important detail placed there will be obscured for most people looking at your profile.
Designing around the overlap
- Build your header at the full 1500 x 500 canvas for the sharpest result.
- Keep text and key visual elements centered or weighted toward the right and top, away from the bottom-left corner.
- Export as a static JPG or PNG under 5MB. Animated GIFs aren't supported for header images, even though X allows them in regular posts.
- Check the result against your actual profile picture once both are uploaded, since the overlap is easy to underestimate in a design tool that doesn't show your real profile photo layered on top.
Header vs. profile picture: separate specs, one page
The header (1500x500, wide banner) and the profile picture (roughly 400x400 recommended, displayed as a circle) are two different uploads with two different aspect ratios. Design them as a pair so they read as one composition once they're both live, but treat their sizing rules independently rather than trying to crop one image to fit both roles.
Updating your header for campaigns
Because the header is just an image upload, it's easy to swap for a product launch, a seasonal promotion, or an event, then swap back afterward. Keep a template at the full 1500 x 500 canvas with your logo and brand colors already placed correctly around the profile picture overlap, so updating it for a campaign means editing the message, not rebuilding the safe zone calculations from scratch each time.
Mobile display is close enough not to worry about separately
Unlike Facebook's cover photo, which displays at meaningfully different dimensions on desktop versus mobile, X's header image displays at close to the same relative proportions across devices. Design once for the 1500 x 500 canvas and it holds up reasonably consistently on both, which is one less thing to check compared to Facebook's cover photo sizing.
Keep your profile visuals and posting schedule in sync
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