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Twitter/X Header (Banner) Size: Complete 2026 Requirements

A Twitter / X header (profile banner) is 1500 × 500 pixels in a 3:1 ratio, under 5 MB, uploaded as JPG, PNG or GIF. Note the bottom is partly covered by your avatar.

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Twitter/X Header (Banner) Size requirements
Dimensions1500 × 500 px
Aspect ratio3:1
File sizeUnder 5 MB
FormatJPG / PNG / GIF
Safe areaKeep key text in the upper-centre

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The short answer

A Twitter / X header (profile banner) is 1500 × 500 pixels in a 3:1 ratio, under 5 MB, uploaded as JPG, PNG or GIF. Note the bottom is partly covered by your avatar. The Twitter / X profile banner is 1500 × 500 px (3:1). Resize, crop and compress your header to the exact size free — no upload, full quality.

Twitter/X Header (Banner) Size — full specification

Every value below is a hard requirement you can hit in your browser. The whole page and its tools run locally, so your image never leaves your device.

How to get a compliant twitter/x header (banner) size for free

1
Crop to 3:1

Use the crop tool to make a 3:1 banner.

2
Resize to 1500×500

Set exact pixels for a sharp header.

3
Respect the avatar overlap

The profile picture covers the lower-left, so keep that clear.

Why choose a no-upload twitter/x header (banner) size tool?

Because the fastest, most private way to meet Twitter/X Header (Banner) Size specs is to process the image on your own machine. FreeConverterTools.net uses your browser's built-in decoders (Canvas, WebCodecs, WASM) — no upload endpoint, no queue, no account, no watermark and no credit meter. That is exactly what a privacy-first tool should be, and it is why these guides and their tools can stay free.

Frequently asked questions

What size is the X (Twitter) header?
1500 × 500 px, a 3:1 ratio.
Why is my Twitter banner cut off?
Twitter crops banners to 3:1 and your avatar overlaps the bottom-left. Keep content in the upper centre at 1500 × 500.

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