TikTok Image Size Cheat Sheet 2026

FastEdit uses a 400x400 JPEG preset for TikTok profile photos. A square image is shown as a circle across the app, so keep faces or logos centered.

TikTok video covers should be 1080x1920 pixels (9:16 aspect ratio), matching the standard vertical video format. Covers are displayed at full size when viewing the video but cropped shorter in the profile grid.

Yes. You can select a custom cover image when publishing a TikTok video. After posting, you can edit the cover by going to the video, tapping the three dots menu, selecting "Edit post," and choosing a new cover frame or uploading an image.

Yes. TikTok compresses uploaded images. Start with a high-quality square source and export the FastEdit 400x400 JPEG preset for predictable framing before upload.

TikTok videos should use a vertical 9:16 frame. FastEdit uses 1080x1920 MP4 H.264 because it is above TikTok web upload minimums and matches the full-screen vertical format used by organic posts and common ad placements. File-size and duration limits vary by upload surface, so check TikTok directly for unusually large or long videos.