Resize image for an X header
Make a header at X's recommended 1500 × 500 px.
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X (Twitter) limits
| What | Official limit | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Header | 1500 × 500 px recommended | help.x.com |
Limits verified Oct 2, 2026 against official sources.
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The X header is a 3:1 strip, and X may crop about 60 px from the top and bottom on some screens. Other shapes get cropped unpredictably.
What this preset does
This preset crops to 3:1 around the center and resizes to 1500 × 500 px.
Questions
- What size is the X header?
- 1500 × 500 px is recommended by X's help center.
- Why is the top of my header cut off?
- X notes that about 60 px at the top and bottom may be cropped. Keep text near the middle.
- Is there a file size limit?
- X doesn't publish one for headers.