WhatsApp · Status image
1080 × 1920 px
Vertical 9:16, same as a Story.
WhatsApp compresses aggressively — Status images are re-encoded well below the upload resolution.
| Placement | Size | Ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Status image | 1080 × 1920 | 9:16 | Vertical 9:16, same as a Story. |
| Profile picture | 640 × 640 | 1:1 | Displayed as a circle at 192×192. |
Aspect ratios used by WhatsApp
Questions
What size should a WhatsApp status image be?
1080 × 1920 px (9:16). Vertical 9:16, same as a Story.
What are all the WhatsApp image sizes?
Status image 1080×1920, Profile picture 640×640. The table above lists the aspect ratio for each.
Does WhatsApp compress uploaded images?
Yes — every major platform re-encodes. WhatsApp compresses aggressively — Status images are re-encoded well below the upload resolution.
Other platforms
Dimensions are the platform's recommended upload sizes, last checked 2026-08-07. Platforms revise these without notice — if you spot a change, let us know.