Key takeaways
- Use 1080×1920 (9:16) for TikTok photo posts and videos; it fills the screen without bars.
- A photo post holds 1 to 35 images, each JPEG or WebP, up to 20 MB and at most 1080p.
- A video’s cover is a frame from the video, and a photo post’s cover is one of its photos.
- The profile photo is a square shown as a circle; about 400×400 stays sharp.
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What size should a TikTok image be?
TikTok shows posts full screen on a phone, so a 9:16 image uses the whole frame; a square or landscape image is shown with bars above and below.
| Placement | Size in pixels | Aspect ratio | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photo post image | 1080 × 1920 | 9:16 | JPEG or WebP, up to 20 MB, at most 1080p |
| Photo post (carousel) | 1 to 35 images | Keep one shape | Swipe through, with music if you choose |
| Photo post cover | One of the photos | Same as the photos | Defaults to the first |
| Video | 1080 × 1920 | 9:16 | Square and 16:9 also post, with bars |
| Video cover | A frame of the video | 9:16 | Pick the frame when you schedule |
| Profile photo | A square, about 400 × 400 | 1:1 | Shown as a circle |
How do TikTok covers work?
There is no separate cover upload for a TikTok post. A video’s cover is a frame from the video, and a photo post’s cover is one of its photos. In SkedCast you pick the frame or the photo when you schedule, so the post shows the cover you chose on your profile grid.
How do you resize an image for TikTok?
Crop to 9:16
Frame the subject in the middle of a tall image, away from the edges where TikTok’s buttons and caption sit.
Resize to 1080 × 1920
Use the free image resizer or any editor; larger than 1080p gains nothing.
Save as JPEG or WebP
Keep each file under 20 MB, the limit for photos posted through TikTok’s API.
How do you schedule TikTok photo posts at the right size?
In SkedCast, add 1 to 35 photos or one video, choose the cover, privacy and music options, and pick a time. Each file is checked against TikTok’s rules before it is scheduled. See how to schedule TikTok posts for the full walkthrough, and social media image sizes for every network on one page.
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FAQ
- What size is a TikTok photo post?
- 1080×1920 pixels (9:16). TikTok takes JPEG or WebP photos up to 20 MB each and at most 1080p.
- How many photos can a TikTok photo post have?
- Up to 35 photos in one post, which viewers swipe through.
- What size is a TikTok cover?
- A cover is not a separate image: it is a frame from the video, or one of the photos in a photo post, so it has the post’s own size.
- What size should a TikTok profile picture be?
- A square image, shown as a circle. About 400×400 pixels stays sharp; keep the subject centred.
- Can you post a landscape image on TikTok?
- Yes, but it is shown with bars above and below. A 9:16 vertical image fills the screen.