Social media optimized (1280×720) — uploading at the platform's exact recommended dimensions prevents automatic reprocessing that degrades quality. Social platforms compress uploads aggressively, so starting with a sharp, correctly-sized image produces the best result.

Format tip: Use JPEG for photographs and PNG for graphics with text overlays or logos. Avoid uploading oversized images — platforms will resize and recompress them, compounding quality loss.

After resizing: Run your image through compression at 85–90% quality before uploading. The file uploads faster and the platform's own compression has less work to do, resulting in a cleaner final image.