PixResize Image to 1080x566
1080x566 pixels is the recommended size for Facebook event cover images and optimal for link share previews in the Facebook feed. Using this exact dimension prevents cropping on both desktop and mobile.
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About 1080x566 Pixels
Dimensions: 1080 pixels wide × 566 pixels tall
Aspect ratio: 540:283
Common uses: Facebook event covers, link shares
When Landscape Still Makes Sense on Instagram
1080x566 is Instagram's landscape post format — a 1.91:1 aspect ratio that gives you the widest feed image the platform allows. It is also the least-used Instagram post format, and for good reason: landscape posts get the smallest slice of vertical screen real estate. On a phone screen, a 1080x566 image occupies roughly 40% less height than a square and about 58% less than a portrait post. Your thumb scrolls past it in a fraction of a second. So why does this dimension exist, and when should you actually use it?
The 1.91:1 ratio predates Instagram's adoption of it. Facebook originally standardized on this ratio for link preview images and Open Graph thumbnails back in 2014, and the broader advertising ecosystem followed. When Instagram expanded beyond squares to support landscape posts, it adopted the same 1.91:1 maximum width. Today, 1080x566 (and its close cousin 1200x628 used by Facebook and Twitter) is the standard for link cards, blog post thumbnails, social sharing previews, and ad creatives that need to work across multiple platforms.
The practical use cases are specific. Panoramic photography and wide shots that lose their impact when cropped to square — cityscapes, group photos, wide product lineups, architectural shots, landscape photography (the genre, not just the orientation). Tutorial screenshots and software UI demonstrations are naturally landscape because monitors are wider than they are tall. Comparison images that place two subjects side by side benefit from the extra horizontal space. And cross-platform ad creatives that must work on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn simultaneously use 1080x566 or 1200x628 because the ratio is compatible with all four platforms' landscape card formats.
The engagement trade-off is real, though. Data from social media analytics platforms consistently shows that portrait (4:5) and square (1:1) posts outperform landscape on Instagram for likes, comments, and saves. The simple explanation: less screen space means less attention, and users scrolling a vertical feed are optimized for vertical content. If engagement is your primary goal, 1080x1350 portrait almost always wins. Use 1080x566 when the content demands a wide frame — not as a default.
One more detail: the Instagram profile grid. Every post thumbnail is center-cropped to a square. For a 1080x566 landscape post, the grid crops aggressively from both sides, showing only the center 566x566 area. That is barely half the image. If your grid aesthetic matters, landscape posts create unpredictable thumbnails. Plan the center composition carefully, or accept that landscape posts will look different on your grid than in the feed.
File size at 1080x566 is the lightest of all Instagram post dimensions — typically 80-250KB for JPEG at quality 85. The smaller pixel count (611,880 vs 1,458,000 for a portrait post) means faster uploads and less aggressive platform re-encoding. Resize to 1080x566 with Pixotter, then compress for an optimized result.
1080x566 vs Similar Landscape Dimensions
| Dimension | Aspect Ratio | Common Use | File Size (JPEG, q85) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080x566 | 1.91:1 | Instagram landscape post | 80-250KB | Wide compositions on Instagram |
| 1200x628 | 1.91:1 | Facebook/Twitter link previews, ad creatives | 100-300KB | Cross-platform link cards and ads |
| 1200x630 | ~1.91:1 | Open Graph default, social sharing | 100-300KB | Blog post social previews |
| 1080x1080 | 1:1 | Instagram/Facebook square post | 150-400KB | Default social media, profile grid consistency |
| 1920x1080 | 16:9 | YouTube thumbnails, desktop wallpapers, presentations | 200-550KB | Video thumbnails, widescreen displays |
Notes: 1080x566 and 1200x628 are functionally the same ratio (1.91:1). Use 1080x566 for Instagram-first content and 1200x628 for Facebook/Twitter/LinkedIn link previews and ad manager uploads. If you need one image for all platforms, create at 1200x630 and let each platform handle the minor scaling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my landscape Instagram post look so small in the feed?
Instagram's feed is a vertical scroll on a phone held in portrait orientation. A 1080x566 landscape image is only 566 pixels tall — about 42% of a square post's height. It simply takes up less screen space. This is not a bug; it is the physical consequence of a wide image on a tall screen. If you want more feed presence, consider 1080x1080 square or 1080x1350 portrait. Use landscape only when the content genuinely requires a wide frame. See our Instagram image size guide for a full comparison of all formats.
Is 1080x566 the same as 1200x628?
They share the same 1.91:1 aspect ratio but differ in pixel count. 1080x566 is Instagram's native landscape dimension — Instagram downscales larger images to 1080px width. 1200x628 is the standard for Facebook link previews, Twitter cards, and LinkedIn share images. If you create at 1200x628 and post to Instagram, it gets downscaled to 1080x566 with no visible quality loss. For a single image workflow, create at 1200x628 and reuse everywhere.
What gets cropped on my profile grid when I post a landscape image?
Instagram's profile grid shows every post as a square thumbnail, center-cropped. For a 1080x566 landscape image, the grid displays only the center 566x566 pixels — about 52% of the image width. Content on the left and right edges disappears entirely. Ensure your subject is centered. Use Pixotter's crop tool to preview the center square before posting if grid aesthetics matter to your brand.
When should I use 1080x566 instead of 1080x1080?
Use 1080x566 when your content is inherently wide and cropping to square would ruin the composition. Panoramic photos, side-by-side comparisons, software UI screenshots, group photos with people spread across the frame, and architectural shots all benefit from landscape. For everything else — product shots, portraits, food, graphic designs — square or portrait formats perform better on Instagram because they occupy more feed space.
What file format works best at 1080x566?
JPEG at quality 85-90 is the standard choice. At this dimension, JPEG files are small — typically 80-200KB for photographs. Instagram re-encodes everything to JPEG internally, so PNG uploads gain nothing and lose any transparency. For screenshots and UI images with sharp text, PNG preserves edges better during your editing workflow, but export as JPEG at quality 90 before uploading. Convert formats and compress with Pixotter in one step.
Can I use 1080x566 for Facebook and Twitter too?
Facebook and Twitter use a slightly larger version of the same ratio — 1200x628 for link previews and 1200x630 for Open Graph images. Posting a 1080x566 image directly to Facebook works, but it may appear slightly softer on high-DPI screens compared to a 1200x628 original. For a multi-platform workflow, create at 1200x628, use the original for Facebook and Twitter, and resize to 1080x566 for Instagram. Pixotter's pipeline handles both dimensions without re-uploading.
How It Works
Drag and drop any image — JPEG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, and more are all supported.
The tool pre-fills the target dimensions (1080×566 pixels). Choose fit mode: contain (preserve ratio), cover (fill and crop), or stretch (exact dimensions).
Your resized image is ready. Optionally compress or convert the format before downloading.
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