Orcanva
Open Studio
Free · 1600 × 900 px

Free X post image maker

Images for X posts at 1600×900, the 16:9 frame the timeline shows without cropping. Add a photo, a headline and your handle, and download it ready to post.

Make a post image
The Orcanva studio editing a YouTube thumbnail, with the layers panel on the left and the selected title's text settings on the right
The studio: layers on the left, every setting on the right.

The size

Free. Sign up with Google or email to keep your designs.

How to make one

  1. Open a 1600×900 canvas

    Start from the X post canvas at exactly 1600×900 pixels, or any custom size.

  2. Add a photo and text

    Upload, drag in or paste a photo, remove its background in one click, and write on it in any of 40 fonts.

  3. Download it

    PNG, JPG or WebP at exactly the canvas size, or at 2× for extra sharpness. No watermark.

Tips

  • Make it readable at a glance

    People scroll fast: a few large words over a strong photo stop them better than a busy layout.

  • Sign it

    Put your handle in a corner, so a reposted screenshot still leads back to you.

  • Use high contrast

    Strong contrast between text and background reads in light and dark mode alike.

Questions

What size is an image for an X post?
1600×900 pixels, 16:9, which the timeline shows in full. Orcanva's X post canvas is exactly that size.
Can I use it elsewhere?
Yes. A 16:9 image also suits LinkedIn posts, blog headers and slides.
Is it free?
Yes, every feature, with no watermark. You sign up with Google or email to keep your designs.
Can I change the size later?
Yes. Resize the canvas to another preset or any custom size from the editor, up to 4096 pixels a side.

More free tools