Designing at the wrong size means blurry images, awkward crops and text cut off by the app interface. Use this cheat sheet to start every Canva design at the right dimensions. Platforms do adjust their specs, so if something looks off, check the platform’s own help pages for the latest numbers.
| Format | Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Feed post, portrait | 1080 x 1350 | 4:5, the most space in the feed |
| Feed post, tall | 1080 x 1440 | 3:4, matches the current profile grid |
| Feed post, square | 1080 x 1080 | 1:1, still supported |
| Carousel | 1080 x 1350 | All slides the same size, up to 20 |
| Story and Reel | 1080 x 1920 | 9:16, keep text in the middle area |
| Profile picture | 320 x 320 | Displays as a circle |
| Format | Size |
|---|---|
| Feed post | 1080 x 1350 or 1080 x 1080 |
| Story | 1080 x 1920 |
| Page cover | 1640 x 624 (keep key content centered) |
| Event cover | 1920 x 1005 |
| Feed ad | 1080 x 1350 or 1080 x 1080 |
TikTok
Videos and photo posts: 1080 x 1920. Keep captions and important text away from the right side (buttons) and bottom (caption area).
| Format | Size |
|---|---|
| Feed image | 1080 x 1350 or 1200 x 627 |
| Carousel (PDF document) | 1080 x 1350 |
| Profile banner | 1584 x 396 |
| Company page cover | 1128 x 191 |
See how to make a LinkedIn carousel and how to design a LinkedIn banner.
Standard pin: 1000 x 1500 (2:3). Idea and video pins: 1080 x 1920. Read our Pinterest pin design guide.
YouTube
| Format | Size |
|---|---|
| Thumbnail | 1280 x 720 |
| Channel banner | 2560 x 1440 (safe area 1546 x 423 in the center) |
| Shorts | 1080 x 1920 |
Thumbnails get their own tutorial: how to make YouTube thumbnails in Canva.
X (Twitter)
| Format | Size |
|---|---|
| In-feed image | 1600 x 900 or 1080 x 1350 |
| Header | 1500 x 500 |
Templates pre-sized for every platform
Editorial Real Estate Carousel Pack
Editorial Beauty Salon Social Brand Kit
Bold Beauty Salon Instagram Post Pack
Safe zone rules of thumb
- Keep text at least 60 to 80 pixels from every edge.
- On vertical 9:16 designs, keep the top and bottom 250 pixels free of important text.
- Center key content on covers and banners, since they crop differently on mobile and desktop.
Getting the size right is step one. The rest of the design system is in our complete Canva social media guide.