6 min read
2026-01-25
Different platforms require different sizes: avatars, banners, thumbnails, prints. Incorrect size results in stretched or blurry pictures.
Number of pixels in width and height. For example, 1920x1080 is the Full HD standard.
Image proportions. The most popular:
16:9 - video and monitors
4:3 - classic photos
1:1 - avatars and social networks
9:16 — Stories and Reels
| Platform | Size | Destination |
|---|---|---|
| 1080x1080 | Post | |
| VK | 1590x400 | Cover |
| Telegram | 512x512 | Sticker |
| YouTube | 1280x720 | Preview |
Upload the image to [Resize](/tools/image-resizer)
Specify the desired width and height
Enable maintaining aspect ratio if necessary
Download the result in the desired format
Reduction is always safe for quality
Zooming in more than 200% results in blur
Use bicubic interpolation algorithm for better results
See also: Image compression, Image cropping, Screenshot mockup