Website Image Sizing Best Practices

Uploading images to your website? Here's how to make sure they look great and load quickly for your visitors.

Why Image Sizing Matters:

  • Faster load times — large images slow down your website
  • Better SEO — Google rewards faster websites
  • Professional appearance — no blurry, pixelated, or stretched images

Recommended Image Sizes:

Use Case:Recommended Width:
Full-width content imageUp to 1170px (fluid)
Half-width or smaller400px–600px
Bio Headshots250px–350px
Banner / Background Images2000px or more

💡 Quick Tips:

  • Resize your image before uploading
  • Save it in a web-friendly format (like JPG or PNG)
  • Keep your file sizes under 100KB whenever possible
  • Make sure banner and background images are high resolution to avoid blurriness