TikTok Guide

TikTok Cover Size Guide for Vertical Video Covers

Create TikTok video covers at 1080 x 1920 with centered text and mobile-safe composition.

Open the related CropYourImage tool

FormatWidthHeightNotes
Video cover10801920Vertical 9:16 cover for full-screen previews.
Profile photo200200Square avatar source.

Quick answer

TikTok is built around vertical viewing, so cover images should start as 9:16 designs. A 1080 x 1920 export gives you a clean full-screen source and makes it easier to reuse the visual for Reels, Shorts-style content, and Stories.

The cover may appear in profile grids, search surfaces, and sharing previews. Because each surface can crop differently, place the title and main subject near the center. Avoid placing essential text at the very top or bottom where interface controls can compete with it.

Use bold contrast and simple text. TikTok covers are scanned quickly, so one clear idea performs better than a crowded poster-style graphic.

Recommended workflow

  1. Start with the largest clean source image you have.
  2. Choose the exact destination size before adding final text.
  3. Crop visually so the subject, logo, and key message stay inside the safe area.
  4. Export in JPG for photos, PNG for crisp graphics, or WebP for web use.

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