Visual Comparisons

Compare Image Sizes & Aspect Ratios

See how different image dimensions and aspect ratios compare side by side. Understand the differences at a glance.

Instagram Feed vs Story
Feed
1080×1080
(1:1)
vs
Story
1080×1920
(9:16)

Square posts work best for feed visibility, while vertical stories maximize screen space on mobile.

YouTube Thumbnail vs Banner
Thumbnail
1280×720
(16:9)
vs
Banner
2560×1440
(16:9)

Both use 16:9 aspect ratio, but banners need higher resolution for proper display across devices.

Facebook Feed vs Cover
Feed
1200×630
(1.91:1)
vs
Cover
820×312
(2.63:1)

Cover photos are much wider to fit the profile layout, while feed images are closer to landscape.

16:9 vs 4:3 Aspect Ratios
16:9
1920×1080
Widescreen
vs
4:3
1024×768
Standard

16:9 is modern widescreen standard, while 4:3 was traditional TV/monitor format.

Portrait vs Landscape Posts
Portrait
1080×1350
(4:5)
vs
Landscape
1200×628
(1.91:1)

Portrait images take more vertical space in feeds, while landscape is better for website previews.

TikTok vs YouTube Shorts
TikTok
1080×1920
(9:16)
vs
Shorts
1080×1920
(9:16)

Both platforms use identical vertical video dimensions. Content created for one works on the other!

HD vs 4K Resolution
Full HD
1920×1080
2.1MP
vs
4K UHD
3840×2160
8.3MP

4K has 4× the pixels of Full HD, providing much sharper detail for large screens.

Twitter vs LinkedIn Posts
Twitter
1200×675
(16:9)
vs
LinkedIn
1200×627
(1.91:1)

Very similar dimensions allow you to reuse images across both platforms with minimal adjustments.

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Design Tip

When creating graphics that will be used across multiple platforms, design at the largest required size first, then scale down. This preserves quality and ensures text remains readable.

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