Story image
- Dimensions
- 1080×1920
- Aspect ratio
- 9:16
- Max size
- 8 MB
- Formats
- JPEG, PNG
SocialRobot· Updated 2026
Threads image & video sizes (Updated 2026)
Threads still images are capped at 8 MB. Stories follow the familiar 9:16 Meta canvas, so vertical creative lands cleanly.
All Threads sizes at a glance
Updated 2026
| Content type | Dimensions | Aspect ratio | Max file size | Formats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post image | Long edge up to 1440 | Flexible | 8 MB | JPEG, PNG |
| Story image | 1080×1920 | 9:16 | 8 MB | JPEG, PNG |
| Video | Flexible | Flexible | 1 GB | MP4, MOV |
Threads content specifications
Post image
- Dimensions
- Long edge up to 1440
- Aspect ratio
- Flexible
- Max size
- 8 MB
- Formats
- JPEG, PNG
- Length / count
- Carousel 2–20 items
Video
- Dimensions
- Flexible
- Aspect ratio
- Flexible
- Max size
- 1 GB
- Formats
- MP4, MOV
- Length / count
- 3–300 seconds (5 min)
Best practices
- Keep feed images under 8 MB; SocialRobot scales toward 1440px.
- Use 1080×1920 for Stories.
- Carousels support 2–20 items.
Common mistakes
- Oversized PNGs that fail the 8 MB cap.
- Single-image “carousels” under the 2-item minimum.
- Video longer than five minutes.
Sizes for other platforms
Publish to Threads at the right size
SocialRobot crops and compresses at publish. Upload once, tweak the crop if you want, and schedule across your channels.
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