BlueSky Post Specifications 2025

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Complete guide to BlueSky post dimensions, character limits, and media specifications for 2025. Create engaging posts on the decentralized social network with perfect formatting.

Quick Specs

Dimensions
1000 × 1000px
Square (1:1)
Aspect Ratio
1:1
Recommended
Max File Size
1MB
Per image, up to 4 images per post
Formats
JPG, JPEG, PNG +1
Supported formats

Dimensions & Resolution

Square (1:1)Recommended
1000 × 1000px

Maximum 1000px on longest side

Landscape (16:9)Recommended
1000 × 563px

Great for landscape photos

Portrait (4:5)
800 × 1000px

Works well for portraits

Vertical (9:16)
563 × 1000px

Vertical format supported

Important Notes

BlueSky is a decentralized social media platform built on the AT Protocol. Posts (called "skeets") support up to 300 characters with rich media. The platform emphasizes open protocols and user control over algorithms. Images are limited to 1000px on the longest side with a 1MB file size limit per image.

Optimization Tips

  • Keep text under 300 characters per post
  • Images max 1000px on longest side, 1MB each
  • Add up to 4 images per post
  • Use alt text for accessibility
  • Profile photos are 400×400px
  • Banner images are 1500×500px (3:1 ratio)
  • No GIF support - use static images or video
  • Thread posts for longer content

Sources & Verification

Last verified: 2025-09-28

300 character limit, up to 4 images (1MB each, 1000px max). No GIF support.

Profile & Page Dimensions

avatar:400×400px
banner:1500×500px
banner Ratio:3:1
avatar Format:Square with rounded corners

Content Limits

Text Limits

Post Characters:300
Display Name:64
Bio:256
Handle:253

Media Limits

Images Per Post:4
Max Dimension:1000
Max File Size Per Image:1
No Gif Support:

features

Threads:
Quotes:
Reposts:
Likes:
Lists:
Custom Feeds:
Mod Lists:

protocol

Type:AT Protocol
Decentralized:
Portability:
Custom Domains:

Built on open AT Protocol for data portability

algorithmic

Custom Feeds:User-created algorithms
Following:Chronological following feed
Discover:Algorithmic discover feed
Skyline:Community-curated feeds

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the character limit on BlueSky?

BlueSky posts have a 300 character limit, slightly longer than Twitter's original 280. You can create threads by replying to your own posts for longer content.

How many images can I add to a BlueSky post?

You can add up to 4 images per post. Each image must be under 1MB and no larger than 1000 pixels on its longest side.

Does BlueSky support GIFs?

No, BlueSky doesn't support animated GIFs. You can only upload static images (JPEG, PNG, WebP) or videos for motion content.

What's the best image format for BlueSky?

JPEG works best for photos to keep file size under 1MB. PNG is good for graphics with text. WebP is also supported for better compression.

Recent Updates

2025-01-01

BlueSky maintains 300 character limit with support for up to 4 images per post

2024-11-01

Image upload quality improved with better compression algorithms

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Last updated: September 28, 2025