Post feed (recommended)
Recommended1920×1080 16:9
Patreon help recommends 1920×1080 for image posts and inline images in the member feed.
Use in toolPatreon · Image size
Patreon Post Image Size
Patreon recommends 1920×1080 (16:9) for post-feed images. Export a clear landscape still, keep subjects inside the safe margin, then download in your browser.
Browser crop · stays on your device
Crop your Patreon post image
1920 × 1080
Add a photo to crop
Upload a photo or graphic—or try the sample—then keep the subject inside the safe margin before you download.
Size specs
Design for a 16:9 feed card. Other ratios can show side bars in the post feed—prefer this frame for the cleanest look.
Publish
Export this for Patreon upload.
| Asset | Pixels | Ratio | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post feed (recommended) Recommended | 1920×1080 | 16:9 | Patreon help recommends 1920×1080 for image posts and inline images in the member feed. | Use in tool |
Patreon post feeds prefer a clean 16:9 card
Patreon help lists 1920×1080 for image posts and inline images in the post feed. The feed presents images in a 16:9-friendly frame—other ratios can show bars or unexpected crops.
This is not the creator-page cover. The cover is a short 1600×400 banner. Stretching that strip into a post looks unfinished next to native 16:9 art.
Gallery and inline images still benefit from the same ratio habit. Keep important faces and type inside a quiet margin so compression and UI chrome do not nibble the hook.
Tier images, drops covers, and digital-product heroes are other slots with different recommended sizes. Start here for member posts; re-crop if you are dressing a tier card or drop.
Good vs weak crop
Same landscape card—edges and tiny type fail after compression or multi-image crop.
Clean 16:9 feed card
- True 1920×1080 export
- Subject inside the margin
- Not a stretched 4:1 cover
Bars or wrong banner crop
- Cover strip forced into the feed
- Important type on the extreme edge
- Soft upscale from a tiny phone shot
Before you upload
Tick these off against your crop preview—nothing is saved.
Related surfaces compared
Similar-looking slots often use different ratios—do not reuse one export for all of them.
Post / inline image
1920 × 1080
This page. Member feed stills.
Cover / hero
1600 × 400
Page banner—different ratio.
Profile picture
1024 × 1024
Circular avatar—separate file.
| Surface | Typical size | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Post / inline image | 1920 × 1080 | This page. Member feed stills. |
| Cover / hero | 1600 × 400 | Page banner—different ratio. |
| Profile picture | 1024 × 1024 | Circular avatar—separate file. |
Why 16:9 matters in the post feed
Patreon notes that the post feed displays images in a 16:9 ratio. Matching that frame avoids letterboxing and keeps the hero intentional. You can upload other shapes—expect bars or a tighter crop.
- Prefer 1920×1080 for gallery and inline stills.
- Keep faces away from the extreme rim.
- Optimize for web weight—members load posts on phones.
Post image vs cover vs avatar
Three jobs, three artboards. The cover sells the page at 4:1. The avatar is a circle. The post still carries the update in the feed at 16:9.
- Cover size — 1600 × 400 hero
- Profile picture size — 1024 × 1024 circle
File requirements
JPG for photos, PNG for flat graphics. Prefer sRGB. A sharp 1920×1080 usually looks better than a huge noisy master Patreon will recompress anyway.
- Recommended post image
- 1920 × 1080 px
- Aspect ratio
- 16:9
- Formats
- JPG or PNG (sRGB)
- Feed behavior
- 16:9-friendly; other ratios may show bars
Common mistakes
- Reusing the page cover as a post without a 16:9 crop.
- Gluing captions to the bottom edge phones may clip.
- Uploading a soft screenshot instead of an export.
- Assuming tier / drops sizes match the post feed.
How to use the crop tool
Upload a photo, choose Post feed (1920×1080), drag until the subject clears the margin, then download. Cropping stays in the browser.
- Prefer JPG for photographs.
- Check the live post after publish—not only the editor canvas.
After you download
From this download to a live upload in a few minutes.
- 1
Download the 1920×1080 JPG (photos) or PNG (graphics) from the tool.
- 2
Create or edit a Patreon post and insert the image.
- 3
Preview the member feed on phone and desktop.
- 4
If bars appear or the subject feels cropped, re-crop here and replace the file.
Frequently asked questions
What size should Patreon post images be?
1920×1080 (16:9) is the practical recommended size for image posts and inline images in the member feed.
Can I use other ratios?
Yes, but the feed is 16:9-friendly. Other shapes may show bars or crop tighter—prefer 16:9 for the cleanest look.
Is this the same as the Patreon cover?
No. Covers are 1600×400 (4:1). Posts are 1920×1080 (16:9). Export separately.
JPG or PNG?
JPG for photographs, PNG for hard-edged graphics. Export sRGB.
Can I crop Patreon posts here?
Yes. The in-browser crop stays on your device until you download and upload to Patreon yourself.