Image Preparation: A Checklist
Before using an image on your WordPress website, we suggest preparing each image as follows:
| Image Property | Recommended Value | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions |
For full size images (after clicking to enlarge) we recommend:
Thumbnail, Medium and Large size images are created automatically from these. Use Dashboard, Settings, Media to control size of these. |
Preparing Images: Dimensions and File Size |
| Color Mode | RGB (not CMYK) | Preparing Images: Color Modes – RGB and CMYK |
| Color Profile | Convert to sRGB then save without an embedded color profile | Preparing Images: Color Profiles and sRGB |
| File Format | JPG: Photos GIF: Logos, Line Art or Text PNG: Transparency |
Preparing Images: File Formats – JPG/JPEG vs GIF vs PNG |
For detailed information regarding each of these properties, click the relevant link.
