Snapchat is a mobile-first platform where images and stories need to fill the entire phone screen. Using the wrong image dimensions results in black bars, cropping, or blurry display. Here is the complete guide to Snapchat image sizes in 2025.
Snapchat Image Size Specifications
| Content Type | Recommended Size | Aspect Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Snap / Story | 1080×1920 px | 9:16 |
| Profile picture | 400×400 px | 1:1 |
| Spotlight video | 1080×1920 px | 9:16 |
| Lens preview | 1080×1920 px | 9:16 |
Why 9:16 Matters on Snapchat
Snapchat is designed for portrait-orientation mobile screens. The 1080×1920 pixel (9:16) vertical format fills the entire screen without black bars or cropping. Landscape images (16:9) will appear small with black bars on the sides. Always create vertical content for the best Snapchat experience.
How to Resize Images for Snapchat
Open imgresizr.com and upload your horizontal photo. Use the Crop tool to select a 9:16 aspect ratio — this crops your image to the vertical phone-screen proportions. Then use the Resize tool to set the dimensions to 1080×1920 pixels. Download as JPG for photos or PNG for images with transparency. The file should be under Snapchat's 5MB limit.
Tips for Snapchat Stories
- Keep important content away from the very top and bottom — interface elements cover these areas
- Use Snapchat's safe zone: keep key visuals between 250px and 1670px from the top
- Bright, colourful images perform better in stories than dark or muted tones
- For profile pictures, use a 1:1 square crop with your face or logo centred
Creating content in the right dimensions from the start saves you from poor display quality and the frustration of recropping after you have designed your image.