2026 Social Media Video Sizes, Pixel Dimensions & Safe Zones Cheat Sheet
Exact pixel dimensions, aspect ratios, and UI caption safe-zone margins for Instagram Reels, TikTok, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Threads.
- Standard full-screen vertical video across Reels, TikTok, Spotlight, and Stories is
1080 × 1920 px(9:16). - For feed photos and carousels on Instagram, LinkedIn, and X,
1080 × 1350 px(4:5) captures 25% more vertical screen height than1:1square. - Keep burned-in subtitles at least
320pxabove the bottom edge and140pxaway from the right icon rail on9:16clips.
Protecting Subtitles From 9:16 App Overlay Buttons
Even when exported at crisp 1080×1920, vertical videos share screen space with floating usernames, captions, audio tickers, and right-hand Like/Comment/Share icons. Placing burned-in captions inside the central 860×1300 safe zone ensures every word stays readable across Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook Reels.
Why 4:5 (1080×1350) Wins for Feed Carousels & LinkedIn Video
On mobile feeds, a 1080×1350 (4:5) post occupies significantly more vertical viewport space than a 1920×1080 (16:9) clip without requiring viewers to rotate their phone.
Quick Comparison Table
| Placement | Aspect Ratio | Exact Pixels | UI Safe Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reels / TikTok / Stories / Spotlight | 9:16 Vertical | 1080 × 1920 px | Top 220px · Bottom 340px · Right 140px |
| Instagram / LinkedIn Portrait Feed | 4:5 Portrait | 1080 × 1350 px | Keep key text inside center 1080×1080 |
| Pinterest Standard & Video Pin | 2:3 Vertical | 1000 × 1500 px | 60px padding on all four edges |
| Vimeo / X / Desktop Widescreen | 16:9 Landscape | 1920 × 1080 / 3840 × 2160 | Title-safe 90% inner frame |
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