Backgrounds for social media posts

586 designs picked for this job, 43 free.

A social background has one job: hold up at thumbnail size in a feed that is scrolling past it. That means committed colour and simple shapes — fine detail disappears at 200 pixels wide, while a strong colour block still reads.

Styles that suit a social post

Frequently asked questions

Which background is best for social media posts?
Any of the 586 designs on this page: each one is tagged for this job in the library. The cute designs are the most-used of them. If you already know the palette you need, jump to a colour instead and pick from there.
How do I put my photo on one of these backgrounds?
Click a design to open its page, then hit "Put your photo on this background". Your photo uploads, the AI cuts out the subject, and it lands on the background you picked — no manual masking.
Are these backgrounds free?
43 of the 586 designs here are free to use with no account. The rest are part of the Premium library.

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