

Still images should be uploaded in jpg, gif or png format. (It is nested inside a square box with rounded edges and a white stroke.) The exact placement of the profile photo varies based on screen size, and adjusts so that a little more than half of the profile image vertically is layered over the header and there is always some cushion to the left.

The profile images always appears on the left side of the screen and covers a portion of the header image. What does change about the header photo is the size and placement of your profile image on it. In the images above you can see the original photo at the Twitter recommended specs, how it renders when a users goes to the Twitter page and the Twitter summary view. The header photo renders slightly differently when viewed on a desktop, or in preview or summary view and in the mobile app. Twitter header photos are horizontal in orientation – as you would expect – and should be uploaded at a size of 1,500 by 500 pixels. Location and other user information: This is all information you supply such as where you live or tweet from, a link to your website and how long you’ve used Twitter.Bio: Up to 160 characters of information about who you are, including hashtags.When you look at the pages of other users there is also a “Follow/Following” button and you’ll see the edit button from your own page. Stats: The bar directly to the right of your profile photo, and under the header photo, contains your lifetime Tweet count, number of accounts you follow and that are following you, number of favorite tweets and number of lists that you maintain or subscribe to.Here’s a walk through of each before we focus on tips for making the most out of the header design. Your profile contains plenty of other information as well that can be used to help you as a designer. Just this month, Twitter began asking users for birth dates to provide users with a design gem (balloons on their profiles) and targeted content and advertising. Your Twitter profile consists of several pieces that can be edited through your account settings.
