Optimizing Social Media Images
When supporters share your campaign on social media, the image they see can significantly impact engagement. Social platforms automatically crop and display images differently depending on where the post appears - feeds, previews, or stories.
This guide outlines best practices to ensure your campaign images display clearly and consistently across major social networks.
Social media platforms generate link cards and previews by automatically cropping uploaded images. If the image is not sized correctly:
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Important text or faces may be cut off
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Images may appear blurry or stretched
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The preview may look inconsistent across platforms
Recommended Image Sizes & File Requirements
Uploading images with recommended dimensions helps ensure your campaign looks polished and intentional wherever it’s shared.
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Accepted formats: JPG or PNG
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Minimum dimensions: 200 × 200 px
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Use high-resolution images to prevent blurriness
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Aspect ratio: 1.91:1
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Recommended size: 1200 × 628 px
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This size works well for:
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Facebook
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Bluesky
- X (Twitter)
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LinkedIn
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Threads
Instagram handles images differently than link-card platforms.
Aspect ratio: 4:5 (vertical)
Recommended size: 1080 × 1350 px
This format works well for:
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Instagram feed posts
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Instagram Stories
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Maintaining strong visual presence on mobile
Note: Instagram does not always generate link cards the same way as other platforms, so vertical images often perform better visually.
Multiple Platforms
If your campaign will be shared across multiple platforms:
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Upload a horizontal 1.91:1 image for the most consistent link-card experience
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Test your image preview before launching the campaign
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When possible, prioritize clarity over text-heavy designs