The exact size
- Pixels
- 1,080 × 1,920
- Aspect ratio
- 9:16
- Megapixels
- 2.1
Full-screen 9:16, same as stories and reels.
Crop or upscale first?
What to do with common source sizes so the video cover stays sharp. Upscaling happens before the crop, so the crop has enough pixels to fill the box.
| Your image | What to do | Size before crop |
|---|---|---|
| 640 × 480 | Upscale 4×, then crop | 2,560 × 1,920 |
| 1,280 × 720 | Upscale 4×, then crop | 5,120 × 2,880 |
| 1,920 × 1,080 | Upscale 2×, then crop | 3,840 × 2,160 |
| 4,032 × 3,024 | Crop only | 4,032 × 3,024 |
How to make a TikTok video cover
- Check your image size. If it is smaller than 1,080 × 1,920 on either side, upscale it first: anything from 540 × 960 up only needs the free 2×.
- Crop to 9:16 at exactly 1,080 × 1,920 with Make thumbnails, which centre-crops a whole batch in one pass.
- Download as JPG and upload to TikTok.
Need to enlarge first? Upscale 2× for free.
Other sizes with the same shape
| Asset | Pixels | Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Instagram story or reel | 1,080 × 1,920 | 9:16 |
Questions
What size is a TikTok video cover?
1,080 × 1,920 pixels. Full-screen 9:16, same as stories and reels.
What aspect ratio is that?
9:16. Crop to this shape before uploading so TikTok does not crop it for you.
What if my image is smaller than 1,080 × 1,920?
Upscale it first so both sides cover the box, then crop. 2× is free and runs on your device, and is enough for anything at least half the target size.
Which file format should I upload?
JPG at quality 85 to 90. It keeps uploads small, and most platforms recompress images anyway.
Does the crop keep the centre of my image?
Yes. Make thumbnails crops from the centre to the exact box, the same way across a whole batch. Use the crop tool if the subject is off-centre.