Resize an X (Twitter) header image
Resize 1 still image to 1500 × 500px for an X (Twitter) header. Check which part to keep in the wide frame or retain the whole image with padding, and save it as JPEG or PNG.
What you can do
Fit the wide header ratio
Resize to X's recommended 1500 × 500 px. You can also choose to fit the entire image.
Adjust the position while checking what stays visible
Adjust the crop position and zoom, and check that important text and subjects are not cut off.
How to use
Choose an image for the background
Load 1 still image, such as a photo.
Fit the wide frame
Adjust the crop position or keep the entire image with padding.
Save and check on X
Save the image, set it in X's profile editor, and check how it looks.
Useful when
Update your header with a seasonal photo
Fit the part of the photo you want to show into a wide frame and use it as the background at the top of your profile.
Adjust an announcement image for your header
Keep important text near the center and check that it can be read in the narrow area.
Areas that may be cropped in an X header
The edges look different on different screens
The top and bottom may be cropped depending on the device displaying the image. Keep important content away from the very edges and check it again after setting the image.
Keep this separate from profile image size requirements
This header purpose does not set a 2 MB limit. It is handled separately from profile photo file size requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Can I save the entire image?
Select “Keep entire image” to fit it into the frame and fill the remaining areas with the background color.
Can I add text?
This page adjusts size and position. Add text by editing the original image.
File handling
- Input
- 1 still image.
- Default settings
- 1500 × 500 px / Crop / JPEG.
- Output
- An image with fixed dimensions. No file size limit is specified.