Different social media platforms have different image requirements. What looks great on Instagram might get cropped on LinkedIn. Here's a breakdown of the aspect ratios and resolutions Sonny currently supports, and which platforms they work best for.
Supported Aspect Ratios & Resolutions
Aspect Ratio | Format | Resolution |
1:1 | Square | 1024 × 1024 px |
4:5 | Portrait | 1024 x 1280 px |
16:9 | Landscape | 1792 x 1008 px |
9:16 | Portrait | 1008 x 1792 px |
💡 These three ratios were chosen because they are accepted across all major social media platforms, removing any guesswork when generating images for your posts.
How to Request a Specific Aspect Ratio
When asking Sonny to create an image, simply specify the format you need. For example:
"Sonny, create a square image for my Instagram post about our summer sale."
"Generate a landscape image for LinkedIn announcing our new product launch."
"I need a portrait image for Instagram promoting tonight's event."
Sonny will generate the image at the correct resolution for the format you've requested.
If you decide that you want to keep a specific aspect ratio for a certain platform, you can also instruct Sonny to do that and save those instructions in the guidelines.
Why Only Three Ratios?
We deliberately keep it to three ratios to ensure compatibility across all platforms and to avoid ambiguity. For example, there are multiple portrait and landscape ratios out there, and selecting the wrong one can lead to awkward cropping on some platforms. The three ratios Sonny supports cover the vast majority of social media use cases.
We're actively working on expanding the options available. More flexibility in image generation is on the way.
Need a Different Ratio?
If you need an aspect ratio or resolution that isn't listed above, reach out to our support team via the Help Chat. We can log your request so it can be considered for a future update. 💬