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Українська Instagram vs LinkedIn image sizes 2026
A side-by-side look at Instagram and LinkedIn creative sizes across 5 shared formats. Exact pixel dimensions and aspect ratios, with the identical sizes flagged.
Updated: 07.2026
| Placement | ||
|---|---|---|
| Square | 1080 × 10801:1 | 1200 × 12001:1 |
| Vertical / Portrait | 1440 × 18004:5 | 720 × 9004:5 |
| Stories / Reels | 1440 × 25609:16 | — |
| Landscape | 1080 × 5661.91:1 | 1200 × 6281.91:1 |
| Carousel | 1080 × 13504:5 | 1080 × 10801:1 |
| Profile picture | 320 × 3201:1 | 400 × 4001:1 |
| Cover / Header | — | 4200 × 7006:1 |
| Display banner | — | 300 × 2506:5 |
0 of 5 shared formats use the identical size on Instagram and LinkedIn. Design those once and resize for the rest.
Instagram vs LinkedIn size FAQ
Can I use the same image for Instagram and LinkedIn?
For formats where the sizes match you can reuse one file. 0 of 5 shared formats are identical, so export those once. Where they differ, resize to each platform's exact pixels to avoid cropping.
What is the difference between Instagram and LinkedIn image sizes?
They overlap on some sizes and differ on others. Profile, cover and ad placements vary the most, and each platform crops and compresses its own way. The table above lists every size side by side.
Which is bigger, Instagram or LinkedIn?
Neither is uniformly bigger. Each format has its own recommended resolution per platform. Compare them row by row above and use each platform's exact number.