{"id":29701,"date":"2022-07-22T16:12:27","date_gmt":"2022-07-22T16:12:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=29701"},"modified":"2022-07-22T16:12:27","modified_gmt":"2022-07-22T16:12:27","slug":"what-size-is-a-twitter-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-size-is-a-twitter-card","title":{"rendered":"What Size is a Twitter Card?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ebbbd402b9d\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ebbbd402b9d\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ebbbd402b9d\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-size-is-a-twitter-card\/#What_Size_is_a_Twitter_Card\" title=\"What Size is a Twitter Card?\">What Size is a Twitter Card?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-size-is-a-twitter-card\/#1200_pixels_wide_x_675_pixels_tall\" title=\"1200 pixels wide x 675 pixels tall\">1200 pixels wide x 675 pixels tall<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-size-is-a-twitter-card\/#Avoid_using_GIFs_in_Twitter_Cards\" title=\"Avoid using GIFs in Twitter Cards\">Avoid using GIFs in Twitter Cards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-size-is-a-twitter-card\/#Optimize_your_images_for_mobile\" title=\"Optimize your images for mobile\">Optimize your images for mobile<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Size_is_a_Twitter_Card\"><\/span>What Size is a Twitter Card?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"left\" alt=\"What size is a twitter card\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/0WuOkhv.png\" style=\"width:auto; max-width:33% max-height:360px; margin:0px 10px; height:auto;\">  <\/p>\n<p>The size of your Twitter link card is important, so make sure you choose a unique image. Keep in mind that this image will be seen at different sizes, including 120 x 90 px and 375 x 435 px. It will also keep its aspect ratio. It should be at least 120 pixels wide by 675 pixels tall, but preferably larger than that. Similarly, you should avoid using GIFs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1200_pixels_wide_x_675_pixels_tall\"><\/span>1200 pixels wide x 675 pixels tall<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When posting images to social media, you must keep the aspect ratio in mind. Ideally, you should use images with a ratio of approximately 1.91. Images under 200 pixels will be reduced to a thumbnail on the left side of your post, while images that do not include a link will be resized so they fit within the feed. To avoid this issue, you should upload images that are at least 1200 pixels wide by 675 pixels tall.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_using_GIFs_in_Twitter_Cards\"><\/span>Avoid using GIFs in Twitter Cards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The image format used for Twitter Cards is JPG, PNG, or GIF. They must be 300 x 157 pixels in size and not larger than 4096 x 4096 pixels. They should have a 2:1 aspect ratio and be smaller than 5MB. Depending on your audience, you can use different image formats. GIF is particularly unsuitable for Twitter Cards because it only displays the first frame.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike other formats, video app cards work in a similar way to image apps, only that they autoplay when they are posted in a user&#8217;s timeline. This type of content is best suited for mobile app install and engagement campaigns. However, it is possible to embed audio files or videos within Twitter Cards. It is important to use a high-quality image in a video card, as GIFs are difficult to render in Twitter&#8217;s interface.<\/p>\n<p>The best way to avoid using GIFs in Twitter Cards is to use other image formats instead. GIFs are generally short images (two to six seconds) that create the illusion of movement. These types of images are also a lot of fun to watch, and Twitter has a huge library of them. Using them is a great way to increase engagement, but you should avoid them in Twitter Cards if you want to avoid getting banned by the platform.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Optimize_your_images_for_mobile\"><\/span>Optimize your images for mobile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You should use alt text to describe your images. Not only does this help the visually impaired know what the image is about, but it is also essential for search engine optimization. For example, if you have an image of a dog playing fetch, you should use &#8220;ultimate guide to keyword research&#8221; as the alt text for your image. Then, make sure you optimize the alt text for your image. You can find more tips on image optimization here.<\/p>\n<p>For best results, you should use a high-quality JPG or PNG image. You can also use GIF or WEBP images. The aspect ratio for images on mobile is 16:9. Make sure you choose the right size for your image before posting it on Twitter. If your image is too large, your users might not click through it. Therefore, optimize your images for mobile Twitter cards. Ensure that your images are clear and readable.<\/p>\n<p>If you use images for your Twitter cards, make sure to choose the right file type for each. For instance, PNG images should be smaller than 1MB. This size is important because Twitter will not crop the image unless it has a high aspect ratio. 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