Compress AVIF Images for Twitter / X

Twitter / X displays images in a compressed format. Uploading pre-optimized images ensures the best possible quality in your timeline, profile, and shared links. Next-generation image format based on the AV1 video codec. Offers superior compression to both WebP and JPEG. Use ImageSmith to compress your AVIF images to the ideal file size for Twitter / X — target under 5,000KB for optimal performance. Processing is fully browser-based — no server uploads, no privacy risk.

Recommended format

JPEG

Max file size

5,000KB

Dimensions

1200×675 (landscape), 1080×1080 (square), 1200×1200 (profile)

Twitter supports up to 4 images per tweet
GIFs must be under 15MB and 150 frames for Twitter
Profile photos display at 400×400px but accept larger uploads
Use 1200×675 for optimal landscape tweet card display

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