Compress Image for X (Twitter)
Optimize X/Twitter images to recommended display sizes so they appear instantly and stay crisp on the timeline.
X recommends 1600 × 900 for shared images and in-stream media. Uploading a massive camera original only slows the upload; X re-processes it anyway. We downscale to the recommended dimensions and re-encode a lean, high-quality JPEG.
How it works
- Upload your file
- We analyze your file
- We optimize it for X (Twitter)
- Download your optimized file
Technical details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Recommended resolution | 1600 × 1200 |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Output format | JPEG |
Compression strategy
- X's documented recommended image size for timelines is 1600 × 900 (16:9).
- We downscale to fit within 1600 × 1200 and preserve your aspect ratio.
- JPEG quality ~85 keeps images small without visible loss on timeline display.
FAQ
What image size does X recommend?
1600 × 900 px for standard in-stream media, at a 16:9 ratio.
Why do my X images look blurry?
Blur usually happens when a small image is upscaled by X or compressed too hard. We only ever downscale, and we keep quality high.
Does X still compress images?
Yes. Giving X a file near its display spec minimizes the quality impact of its processing.