Social Video Size Guide
Recommended video dimensions and aspect ratios for every major platform.
| Platform | Format | Ratio | Size (px) |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube | Standard video | 16:9 | 1920 × 1080 |
| YouTube | Shorts | 9:16 | 1080 × 1920 |
| Reels / Stories | 9:16 | 1080 × 1920 | |
| Feed (portrait) | 4:5 | 1080 × 1350 | |
| Feed (square) | 1:1 | 1080 × 1080 | |
| TikTok | Full screen | 9:16 | 1080 × 1920 |
| X (Twitter) | Landscape | 16:9 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Feed (landscape) | 16:9 | 1920 × 1080 | |
| Feed (square) | 1:1 | 1080 × 1080 | |
| Feed video | 4:5 | 1080 × 1350 | |
| Stories / Reels | 9:16 | 1080 × 1920 | |
| Standard pin | 2:3 | 1000 × 1500 |
Platforms display at these resolutions; uploading at the recommended size avoids cropping and re-compression. Last reviewed 2026.
How GenMotion's free social video size guide works
Three steps, no account, and nothing to install.
- Step 1
Find your platform
Scan the table for the network and placement you're posting to — feed, Stories, Reels, Shorts or standard video.
- Step 2
Read the ratio and pixels
Every entry lists the aspect ratio and the exact recommended pixel dimensions, side by side.
- Step 3
Export at that size
Match those numbers in your editor so the platform shows your video as you cut it.
Who is GenMotion's free social video size guide for?
Social media managers
Post to a dozen placements without keeping a dozen specs in your head or re-checking each help centre.
Video editors
Set up a sequence at the right size from the start, rather than reformatting after the fact.
Small teams and founders
Get platform-ready video without a dedicated designer or a subscription to look it up.
Frequently asked questions
Instagram Reels and Stories use a 9:16 vertical ratio at 1080 × 1920 pixels. The same size works for TikTok and YouTube Shorts.
Standard YouTube videos are 16:9 at 1920 × 1080 (1080p). For YouTube Shorts, switch to 9:16 vertical at 1080 × 1920.
Platforms display video at specific resolutions and ratios. Matching them avoids automatic cropping and a second round of compression, which keeps your video sharp.
Platform specs are fairly stable but do shift occasionally. This guide was last reviewed in 2026; always double-check a platform's current help docs for edge cases.
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