Upload tone-led wide design
Upload a wide design that conveys tone in 0.5 seconds — flat color, pattern, or one bold visual element.
Twitter (X) Banner Resize
A Twitter/X banner (1500×500px, 3:1) faces a key design constraint: mobile crops about 60px from the top and bottom, leaving a real safe area of just 1500×380px (~76% of the canvas). The profile picture (~200px circle) covers the bottom-left ~1/8, and a username + handle is composited on top with a white gradient. Because X is a text-tweet-first platform, banners rarely carry information — they need to convey tone, interest, or vibe in roughly 0.5 seconds. A flat color block, a simple pattern, or one strong contrasted visual element communicates identity faster on X than tagline copy or mini-illustration. This tool exports a precise 1500×500px JPG while previewing the mobile safe area (1500×380px) and the bottom-left profile-photo overlap.
How to use
Avoid 380 mobile + 1/8 overlay
Plan around the mobile safe area (1500×380, ~60px cropped top and bottom) and the bottom-left ~1/8 (avatar + username overlay).
Stay under 5MB
Export 1500×500px JPG/PNG under 5MB.
When to use this tool
X is a text-tweet-first platform, so banners that broadcast tone work better than banners that try to deliver a message. Match the spec up front to avoid awkward cropping or quality loss.
Refreshing an X account banner with a tone-led design anchored to the mobile 1500×380 safe area
Quickly rotating one element (flat color, pattern) per campaign or season for instant identity refresh
Re-aligning visuals away from the profile-photo overlap into the center or right of the canvas
Twitter (X) Banner Image Spec Guide
Recommended sizes as of 2025. On mobile the edges may be cropped, so keep key elements centered.
| 1500 × 500px |
| Aspect ratio 3:1 |
| File format: JPG, PNG (max 5MB) |
| Your profile picture overlaps the lower-left corner of the banner, so avoid placing text there. |
| Mobile viewports are narrower and may crop more of the edges than desktop. |
| Profile photo overlaps the bottom-left. |
| About 60px is cropped from top and bottom on mobile. |
| Safe area is within the center 1500×380px. |
| Maximum file size: 5MB (photos) |
| Supported formats: JPG, PNG, GIF |
| Animated GIFs are not supported for profile banners. |
FAQ
Has the Twitter (X) banner size changed?
As of 2025 the recommended size remains 1500×500px (3:1), unchanged after the rebrand to X. Larger images are automatically scaled down.
How do I handle the profile picture overlap area?
Your profile picture appears as a circle in the lower-left of the banner. Avoid placing text or logos in that area to keep the design clean.
What is the safe area for banner content?
About 60px is cropped from top and bottom on mobile, leaving a safe area of roughly 1500×380px in the center. Keep key text and logos within this zone.
Which file format should I use for the banner?
JPG or PNG is recommended with a maximum upload size of 5MB. JPG offers smaller file sizes for faster uploads, while PNG keeps text sharper.
Can I upload a banner at 3000×1000px instead?
Yes — as long as you keep the 3:1 ratio, X will scale it down automatically. Just make sure the file stays under the 5MB limit.