Feed portrait (recommended)
Recommended1080×1350 4:5
Best default for photo posts on Threads—same practical 4:5 many Meta feed surfaces use.
Use in toolThreads · Image size
Threads Post Size
Threads rewards clear photos in a tall feed. Crop to 1080×1350 (4:5), keep faces and type inside a safe margin, then download a sharp JPG in your browser.
Browser tool · nothing leaves your device
Crop your Threads post
Output 1080 × 1350
- 1Upload or try the sample
- 2Drag so the subject stays in the mobile guide
- 3Download 1640×624 (or your selected size)
Click to upload
Upload a photo—or try the sample—then keep faces and type inside the margin before you download.
Drop an image onto the canvas, click inside it, or try the sample
Size specs
Prefer 4:5 for organic photo posts. Keep on-image text large—Threads is text-first, and tiny captions on the photo get ignored.
Publish
Export this for Threads upload.
Square post
1080×1080 1:1
Clean when the scene is already square. Slightly less feed height than 4:5.
Use in tool| Asset | Pixels | Ratio | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feed portrait (recommended) Recommended | 1080×1350 | 4:5 | Best default for photo posts on Threads—same practical 4:5 many Meta feed surfaces use. | Use in tool |
| Square post | 1080×1080 | 1:1 | Clean when the scene is already square. Slightly less feed height than 4:5. | Use in tool |
A photo that still works next to text
Threads is built around conversation. Images still matter, but they compete with captions, replies, and quote posts. A clean 4:5 frame (1080×1350) gives the photo enough height without turning the post into a poster wall of unreadably small type.
Instagram feed exports often transfer well because both surfaces lean on 1080×1350. Still re-check: Threads chrome, avatar placement, and reply context differ. A crop tuned only for Instagram stickers can feel cramped here.
Landscape screenshots and X-style 16:9 cards usually shrink into a shorter strip. If the photo is the point, start portrait. If you are showing a UI capture, crop tighter around the relevant region instead of pasting a full desktop window.
Compression is real. Soft phone screenshots and oversharpened exports look worse after upload. Keep one focal point, leave a margin, and put long explanations in the Threads text—not as micro-copy on the image.
Good vs weak crop
Same feed frame—keep the subject inside the margin phones actually show.
Holds attention beside the text
- One clear subject inside the margin
- Short on-image hook at phone size
- True 4:5 export, not a stretched banner
Gets ignored or clipped
- Wall of tiny text on the photo
- Wide cover or OG card forced into the post
- Subject cut by the edge after upload
Before you upload
Tick these off against your crop preview—nothing is saved.
Related surfaces compared
Similar-looking slots often use different ratios—do not reuse one export for all of them.
Feed photo post
1080 × 1350
This page. Best organic photo default.
Square post
1080 × 1080
Optional when the scene is already square.
Profile picture
640 × 640 → circle
Avatar in the feed—different file.
Instagram feed (related)
1080 × 1350
Often reusable—still re-check Threads framing.
| Surface | Typical size | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Feed photo post | 1080 × 1350 | This page. Best organic photo default. |
| Square post | 1080 × 1080 | Optional when the scene is already square. |
| Profile picture | 640 × 640 → circle | Avatar in the feed—different file. |
| Instagram feed (related) | 1080 × 1350 | Often reusable—still re-check Threads framing. |
Composition for Threads
Lead with one idea. Busy collages and dense flyer screenshots fight the text-first feed. High contrast and a clear focal point beat decorative borders.
Leave a little space at the bottom and sides. Avatars, action rows, and slight re-frames can nibble at the edges on different clients.
- Place faces toward the center-upper third when possible.
- Keep logos inside the safe margin.
- Prefer fewer words on the image; say the rest in the post text.
- Test contrast—grey on grey disappears after compression.
Instagram, Facebook, and Threads
1080×1350 is a practical shared master across Meta feed photos. That does not mean every sticker-heavy Instagram Story still belongs on Threads. Re-crop for the surface you are publishing to.
- Instagram feed → often a strong starting file.
- Facebook covers / OG cards → wrong ratio for Threads posts.
- X 16:9 timeline cards → usually too short in a tall feed.
- Always preview inside Threads before you schedule.
File requirements
Photos as JPG in sRGB. PNG can help for flat graphics with hard edges, but large PNGs may be re-encoded aggressively after upload.
- Recommended post
- 1080 × 1350 px (4:5)
- Square option
- 1080 × 1080 px
- Formats
- JPG or PNG (sRGB)
- Color
- sRGB
- Tip
- Large type only if words must live on the image
- Avoid
- Cover strips and 1200×630 OG cards as posts
Common mistakes
- Pasting a full article screenshot with unreadably small body copy.
- Using a Facebook cover or link-preview crop as the post image.
- Designing only on a desktop monitor without checking phone size.
- Expecting Instagram sticker layouts to look perfect without a re-check.
- Oversharpening until compression artifacts bloom.
How to use the crop tool
Upload your photo, choose Feed portrait (1080×1350) unless the scene is already square, drag so the subject sits inside the margin, then download. Processing stays on your device.
- Switch presets without re-uploading to compare 4:5 vs square.
- Prefer JPG for photographs.
- Open the Threads profile guide if you also need the avatar.
After you download
From this download to a live upload in a few minutes.
- 1
Download the JPG from the tool (prefer 1080×1350).
- 2
Open Threads → new post → add image → upload the file.
- 3
Write the detail in the text field; keep on-image words short.
- 4
Preview once on your phone before posting.
- 5
If you cross-post from Instagram, confirm the crop still feels right in Threads.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Threads post image size in 2026?
1080×1350 (4:5) is the practical default for photo posts. Square 1080×1080 also works when the scene is already square.
Is Threads the same size as Instagram posts?
Both commonly use 1080×1350 for feed photos. Re-check framing inside Threads—chrome and context still differ.
Can I use a 1200×630 image on Threads?
You can attach it, but landscape cards usually look shorter in a tall feed. Prefer 4:5 when the photo is the point.
Should I put lots of text on the image?
Keep on-image type short and large. Threads already gives you a text field—use it for the long copy.
Does Threads compress images?
Yes. Start with a sharp, reasonably sized sRGB export. Noisy screenshots often look worse after upload.
JPG or PNG for Threads?
JPG for photographs; PNG for logos or flat graphics with hard edges. Prefer sRGB either way.
Where is the Threads profile picture size?
See the profile picture guide on this hub—avatars are circular squares (try 640×640), not 4:5 posts.