What is the recommended X (Twitter) header size?

X (Twitter) recommends 1500×500px. Save at 2× for retina displays.

How does X (Twitter) crop my header on different devices?

X (Twitter) renders the same image differently on phones, tablets, and desktops. Better Header tests it across 8 device profiles so you can see exactly what gets cut off.

What is a safe area on a X (Twitter) header?

Safe areas are regions where the device's UI — Dynamic Island, status bar, profile picture overlay, navigation — covers part of your banner. Keep critical content outside those zones.

Header guide

X (Twitter) header size: 1500×500

Everything you need to design a X (Twitter) banner that looks great on every device — exact dimensions, safe areas to avoid, and how the image actually crops on phones, tablets, and desktops.

Recommended size

1500 × 500px

Aspect ratio

3.00:1

Devices we audit

How X (Twitter) crops your header

X (Twitter) renders the same image differently across devices. We test 8 unique device profiles (5 phone) (1 tablet) (2 desktop).

Device	Type	Display size	Safe areas
iPhone 16 Pro Max	phone	440×147	Dynamic Island, Profile Picture, Status Bar
iPhone 16 Pro	phone	402×134	Dynamic Island, Profile Picture, Status Bar
iPhone 16	phone	393×131	Dynamic Island, Profile Picture, Status Bar
iPhone SE	phone	375×125	Status Bar (Notched), Profile Picture
Pixel 9 Pro	phone	412×137	Status Bar, Profile Picture
iPad Pro 12.9"	tablet	1024×341	Profile Picture
Desktop (1440p)	desktop	598×199	Profile Picture, Bottom UI Strip
Desktop (1080p)	desktop	598×199	Profile Picture, Bottom UI Strip

Design tips for X (Twitter)

•Keep critical content centered. Mobile and desktop crop different portions of your image. Putting your key visual or text in the center buys you the most safety.
•Mind the profile picture overlay. Most platforms place a profile photo on top of the lower-left of your banner. Don't put logos or text there.
•Watch the Dynamic Island & status bar. On iPhones the top of your banner sits behind the status bar and (on Pro models) the Dynamic Island.
•Export at 2× or 3×. Save at twice the recommended size and let the platform downscale, so the image stays crisp on retina displays.

Test your X (Twitter) header

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X (Twitter) header size: 1500×500

How X (Twitter) crops your header

Design tips for X (Twitter)

Test your X (Twitter) header

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