Twitter / X · Header banner
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The highlighted slot is where your 1500 × 500px asset will go — click it to upload.
Twitter / X Header Size
1500 × 500px · 3:1
1500 × 500px (3:1) — sits behind your profile photo, so avoid the bottom-left.
- Recommended size
- 1500 × 500px
- Aspect ratio
- 3:1
- File types
- JPG, PNG, GIF
- Max file size
- 5MB
How it crops
Like LinkedIn's banner, your profile photo overlaps the header's bottom-left corner — keep key text and logos out of that zone.
The header is one of the most-viewed elements on a profile visit, so legibility at a glance matters more than dense detail.
Common mistakes
- Centering a logo that ends up sitting directly behind the profile photo.
- Sizing text for a full-width read when the profile photo circle interrupts the left third.
FAQ
Is this the same as the old Twitter "cover photo"?
Yes, same element, just renamed with the X rebrand — the 1500 × 500px size hasn't changed.
What if I don't have a profile photo yet?
The bottom-left safe zone still applies — X reserves that space regardless, so it's worth designing around from the start.