Landscape photo post
Recommended1280×720 16:9
Practical wide still that stays sharp when Tumblr scales for the dashboard column.
Use in toolTumblr · Image size
Tumblr Post Image Size
Tumblr photo posts look clear around 1280×720 (16:9) or a tall 1080×1620 (2:3). Export a intentional frame, then download in your browser.
Browser crop · stays on your device
Crop your Tumblr post image
1280 × 720
Add a photo to crop
Upload a photo—or try the sample—then keep the subject inside the safe margin before you download.
Size specs
Tumblr accepts flexible photo sizes. These presets keep exports intentional for dashboard width instead of uploading a random phone dump.
Publish
Export this for Tumblr upload.
Tall photo post
1080×1620 2:3
Vertical still for photo posts that want more height in the feed.
Use in tool| Asset | Pixels | Ratio | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landscape photo post Recommended | 1280×720 | 16:9 | Practical wide still that stays sharp when Tumblr scales for the dashboard column. | Use in tool |
| Tall photo post | 1080×1620 | 2:3 | Vertical still for photo posts that want more height in the feed. | Use in tool |
Tumblr posts are flexible—but dashboard width is not infinite
Unlike a fixed cover slot, Tumblr photo posts accept many ratios. The failure mode is uploading a huge, soft phone dump and hoping the dashboard looks intentional. Export a clean master around 1280px on the long edge so scaling stays sharp.
Landscape 1280×720 works for cinematic stills. Tall 1080×1620 (2:3) claims more vertical space—similar to Pin habits, but this is still Tumblr, not Pinterest discovery.
Photosets split the column into cells. Center subjects inside each cell; edge-hugging faces disappear when Tumblr tiles the set.
Headers and avatars are branding slots, not post substitutes. Do not paste the 2048×1152 header into a post and accept letterboxing as “style.”
Good vs weak crop
Same landscape card—edges and tiny type fail after compression or multi-image crop.
Intentional dashboard still
- Clear 1280-wide master
- Subject inside the margin
- Ratio chosen on purpose
Soft dump or wrong banner
- Header stretched into a post
- Soft megapixel dump with no crop
- Faces on photoset cell edges
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.
Photo post (landscape)
1280 × 720
This page default. Wide dashboard still.
Photo post (tall)
1080 × 1620
Vertical option on this page.
Header image
2048 × 1152
Blog banner—not a post.
Avatar
512 × 512
Identity tile—not a post.
| Surface | Typical size | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Photo post (landscape) | 1280 × 720 | This page default. Wide dashboard still. |
| Photo post (tall) | 1080 × 1620 | Vertical option on this page. |
| Header image | 2048 × 1152 | Blog banner—not a post. |
| Avatar | 512 × 512 | Identity tile—not a post. |
Design for the dashboard column
The dashboard shows a narrower column than a full desktop browser window. Fine detail disappears. Prefer bold subjects and short on-image text.
- Around 1280px wide is a strong practical ceiling for clarity.
- Compress for the web—members scroll on phones.
- Judge the live post, not only the camera roll original.
Photosets need per-cell framing
A two- or three-image set splits width. Crop each cell as if it were its own tiny post. A single panoramic split across cells usually chops faces.
- Center each subject before you build the set.
- Keep ratios consistent across cells when you can.
- Test the set on mobile—cells get smaller there.
File requirements
JPG for photographs. Prefer sRGB. Tumblr will scale for the theme—start from a clean intentional crop.
- Landscape preset
- 1280 × 720 px (16:9)
- Tall preset
- 1080 × 1620 px (2:3)
- Formats
- JPG or PNG (sRGB)
- Not this slot
- Header banner, avatar square
Common mistakes
- Uploading an uncropped phone dump at random megapixels.
- Reusing the header as a post without a fresh frame.
- Photosets that bisect faces across cells.
- Tiny type meant to be read on a desktop canvas.
How to use the crop tool
Upload a photo, choose Landscape (1280×720) or Tall (1080×1620), drag until the subject clears the margin, then download. Cropping stays in the browser.
- Match the ratio to the story—wide scene vs tall portrait.
- For photosets, crop each image before uploading the set.
After you download
From this download to a live upload in a few minutes.
- 1
Download the JPG from the tool.
- 2
Create a photo post (or photoset) on Tumblr and upload the file(s).
- 3
Check the dashboard and your blog theme on phone and desktop.
- 4
If framing feels off, re-crop here and replace the image.
Frequently asked questions
What size should Tumblr post images be?
There is no single mandatory size. 1280×720 (16:9) and 1080×1620 (2:3) are strong practical exports for clear dashboard photos.
Does Tumblr crop my posts?
Themes and the dashboard scale images. Intentional crops look better than random phone dumps. Photosets also divide width into cells.
Is this the same as the Tumblr header?
No. Headers follow Tumblr help around 2048×1152. Posts are flexible feed stills—export separately.
Can I crop Tumblr posts here?
Yes. The in-browser crop stays on your device until you download and upload to Tumblr yourself.