There are a number of ways to personalize and brand your EventCreate site with images, including your event website, email, and social share images. Below are suggested image specs for the most commonly updated images on EventCreate.
You can upload any JPEG, JPG, PNG or GIF file to your site. To optimize load time, we recommend your file to be 2MB max. Any image files over this size will slow down your website.
We recommend:
Banner / hero image - 1600x1000px
The banner doesn't have a fixed aspect ratio. If you'd like the image to be fixed, please set the banner as a standard image.
Logo - 250 x 100px (rectangle) OR 100x100px (square)
Registration page header - 1600x400px
Email logo - 300x400px or 400x400px
Email main image - 1000px wide
Social share image - 1200x630px
Favicon - 16x16 px, PNG or ICO only
Calendar event thumbnail - 1200x630px
EDITING TOOLS:
If you need to edit the image, go to the Website Editor and click on the image. Then, select Edit Image to crop, rotate, and stylize the image directly in the editor.
If you need to resize any image files prior to uploading, click here to access a free image resizing tool.
📐 Recommended Image Sizes
To ensure your images display beautifully across all devices, we suggest the following dimensions:
Banner / Hero Image: 1600x1000px
The banner doesn't have a fixed aspect ratio. If you'd like the image to be fixed, please set the banner as a standard image.
Logo: 250x100px (rectangle) or 100x100px (square)
Registration Page Header: 1600x400px
Email Logo: 300x400px or 400x400px
Email Main Image: 1000px wide
Social Share Image: 1200x630px
Favicon: 16x16px (PNG or ICO format)
📏 Image Size Guide
Use | Recommended Size | Notes |
Banner / Hero Image | 1600 x 1000 px | No fixed aspect ratio. Use a standard image block for a fixed layout. |
Registration Page Header | 1600 x 400 px | Ideal for bold, eye-catching banners. |
Logo (Rectangle) | 250 x 100 px | Great for horizontal logos. |
Logo (Square) | 100 x 100 px | Best for centered or stacked logos. |
Email Logo | 300 x 400 px or 400 x 400 px | Use a high-res version for clarity. |
Email Main Image | 1000 px wide | Optimized for wide email displays. |
Social Share Image | 1200 x 630 px | Perfect size for link previews on Facebook, LinkedIn, etc. |
Favicon | 16 x 16 px (PNG or ICO format) | Appears in browser tabs. |
Gallery Images | 800 x 600 px or larger | Landscape works best for layout. |
Background Images | 1600 x 1000 px | Keep subject centered; avoid busy visuals. |
Speaker / Team / Attendee Photos | 400 x 400 px (square) | Consistent square format looks clean and professional. |
If you need to edit the image, go to the Website Editor and click on the image. Then, select Edit Image to crop, rotate, and stylize the image directly in the editor.
If you need to resize any image files prior to uploading, click here to access a free online image resizing tool.
File Formats
File Format Guidelines
✅ JPG – Best for standard photos
✅ PNG – Best for logos or images with transparency
✅ ICO – Required for favicons
✅ GIF – Can add as within image or image content block. Not supported for background images
❌ HEIC – Not supported. Please convert HEIC files (iPhone photos) to JPG or PNG before uploading
📱 Mobile Optimization Tips
Use standard image blocks instead of background images to ensure content scales well
If using a background image, choose one that’s simple and has the main subject in the center
Always preview on mobile to check how your images look on smaller screens