X Header Maker
Design an X (Twitter) header image at 1500 × 500 px or a custom size. Add a background photo, colour or gradient, two text layers and a logo, see 60 px crop-warning guides and a contrast warning, then export JPG or PNG.
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About the X Header Maker
X Header Maker helps you design the wide banner image shown at the top of an X (formerly Twitter) profile. It starts with a practical 1500 × 500 px preset and also offers a custom size. You can use your own photo as the background — dragging and zooming it into place — or choose a solid colour or a simple gradient, then add up to two text layers and one logo image. Each text layer has its own font size, colour, weight, alignment, shadow or outline, and you drag it directly on the preview or move it with the arrow keys.
Because X can crop headers differently on different devices, the editor shows red crop-warning bands 60 px from the top and bottom. A contrast check warns you when text may be hard to read against the background behind it. The guides, selection outline and warnings appear only in the editor and are never part of the exported JPG or PNG. Everything runs in your browser: nothing is uploaded, and the tool does not connect to X or post anything.
How to use
- Keep the 1500 × 500 px preset or choose Custom Size.
- Pick a gradient, a solid colour or your own background image, and drag or zoom it into place.
- Edit the text layers and adjust size, colour, weight, alignment and shadow or outline; drag them on the preview.
- Optionally add a logo, then check the crop-warning bands and any contrast warning.
- Choose JPG (with quality) or PNG and download the header.
Key features
- 1500 × 500 px preset plus a custom size up to 4096 px per side.
- Background photo with drag, zoom, reset position and remove, or a solid colour or gradient.
- Two text layers with size, colour, weight, alignment, shadow and outline controls.
- One logo overlay you can move, resize, replace and delete.
- Editor-only crop-warning bands 60 px from the top and bottom, and a text contrast warning.
- JPG export with quality control or PNG export, with exact size and file size shown.
Best practices
- Keep names, slogans and logos away from the top and bottom bands and from the lower-left area your profile photo may cover.
- Use short text in a large size — headers are often seen small on phones.
- Choose a photo at least 1500 px wide so it stays sharp.
- Use PNG for crisp text and flat colours, or JPG at high quality for photos.
- Check X’s current header requirements before uploading, as they can change.
Benefits
- Make a correctly sized header without design software.
- See likely crop areas before you upload.
- Catch hard-to-read text early with the contrast warning.
- Private: your images never leave your device.
Frequently asked questions
What size should an X header be?
1500 × 500 px (a 3:1 ratio) is a widely used practical size and is this tool’s default. X’s requirements can change, so verify them before uploading. Use Custom Size if you need different dimensions.
What are the red bands on the preview?
They mark the top and bottom 60 px of the image. X may show headers slightly cropped depending on the device, so the bands remind you to keep important content out of those areas. They are drawn only in the editor and never appear in the downloaded file.
Why does the tool warn that my text may be hard to read?
It samples the background behind each text layer. If a large part of that area has less than 3:1 contrast with the text colour, a warning appears. Try a different text colour, add a contrasting outline or adjust the background.
Can I add my logo?
Yes. Add one logo image (JPG, PNG or WebP); a PNG or WebP with a transparent background works best. You can drag it, resize it, replace it or delete it.
Does this post the header to my X account?
No. The tool only creates an image file on your device. It does not connect to X and never uploads or posts anything — you upload the file yourself.
Will my header look the same on every device?
Not necessarily. X displays headers at different sizes and crops on phones, tablets and desktops, and your profile photo can cover part of the image. Keep key content near the middle.
Are my images uploaded anywhere?
No. Your images, text and the finished file stay in your browser. The tool makes no server requests for your content and does not connect to any social network.