Shot & Image Specs
Shot — Standard
| Dimensions | 1600 px wide minimum |
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| Max File Size | 10 MB |
| File Formats | JPG, PNG, GIF |
| Notes | As of 2018 Dribbble removed the fixed 4:3/pixel-size restriction; shots are no longer constrained to a specific ratio or height, and an in-app cropper preserves the maximum pixel count; GIF shots loop automatically on hover |
Shot — 2× (Retina)
| Dimensions | 1600 × 1200 px or larger |
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| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 |
| Max File Size | 10 MB |
| File Formats | JPG, PNG, GIF |
| Notes | 1600 px wide is now the platform-wide recommended minimum for sharp/HiDPI display, not just an optional 2x multiplier |
Shot — Wide (16:9)
| Dimensions | 1600 × 900 px |
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| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Max File Size | 10 MB |
| File Formats | JPG, PNG |
| Notes | Widescreen format supported for banner-style portfolio pieces |
Attachment / Project File
| Max File Size | 10 MB per file |
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| File Formats | JPG, PNG, GIF, PDF, ZIP, SKETCH |
| Notes | Up to 5 additional files attached to a shot; Pro/Team accounts only. Per official Dribbble API docs, each attachment must be no larger than 10 MB (not 100 MB) |
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Profile Assets
Profile Photo
| Dimensions | 400 × 400 px recommended |
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| Aspect Ratio | 1:1 |
| Max File Size | 10 MB |
| File Formats | JPG, PNG |
| Notes | Displayed as a circle throughout the platform |
Profile Header / Cover
| Dimensions | 2000 × 600 px recommended |
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| Aspect Ratio | ~10:3 |
| Max File Size | 10 MB |
| File Formats | JPG, PNG |
| Notes | Shown on the designer profile page background |
Video & Animation Specs
Shot Video
| Max File Size | 20 MB |
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| File Formats | MP4, MOV |
| Resolution | 800 × 600 px or 1600 × 900 px |
| Max Duration | Up to 24 seconds recommended |
| Notes | H.264 codec; autoplay muted; Pro/Team accounts only |
Animated GIF Shot
| Dimensions | 1600 px wide minimum |
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| Max File Size | 10 MB |
| File Formats | GIF |
| Notes | Loops on hover; keep frame count low to stay within file size limit |
Text & Character Limits
Shot Title
| Character Limit | 100 characters |
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Shot Description
| Character Limit | 1,200 characters |
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| Notes | Supports basic markdown; shown below the shot |
Bio
| Character Limit | 160 characters |
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Username
| Character Limit | 30 characters |
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| Notes | Alphanumeric and hyphens only |
Ad & Hiring Specs
Job Board Logo
| Dimensions | 400 × 400 px |
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| Aspect Ratio | 1:1 |
| Max File Size | 5 MB |
| File Formats | JPG, PNG |
| Notes | Company logo shown on job listings |
Promoted Shot
| Dimensions | 1600 px wide minimum |
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| File Formats | JPG, PNG |
| Notes | Promoted shots appear in search and category feeds; standard shot dimensions apply |