Constant Tips: Perfectly Resize Your Images for Desktop and Mobile Viewing

[Chris-S]

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Resizing Images

Ever wondered how to make sure your email images look just as stunning on desktop and mobile devices? We've got you covered with a quick design tip for resizing images seamlessly. Here is how you can optimize your images for both platforms:

1. Resize an Image for Optimal Display on Desktop:

• Hover over the image in your email.
• Click the arrows in the lower right-hand corner.
• Drag the corner out to increase the size or in to decrease it.

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2. Set Image Dimensions for Mobile Viewing:

• Click on the image, then click "Replace."
• Click "Edit" and then the Transform icon.
• Check "Lock Resolution" and set the width to less than 480 pixels.
• Hit Enter to auto-update the height.
• Click "Export" and then "Insert."

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Preview Your Mobile-Friendly Image:

• Click on Preview & Test > Preview.
• Select the Mobile tab.
• Make sure your image looks just right on a mobile device.

Ready to make your images shine on every device? Give it a try and let us know how it goes! 

[EstelleJ6]

Hi thanks.  When I do this (set it at 200 px) , the image then looks fuzzy on desktop.  What am I doing wrong?

[Chris-S]

Hi, @EstelleJ6 

Welcome to the community. We're thrilled to have you here. 🙂

If your image appears fuzzy on desktop after setting it to 200 pixels for optimal mobile viewing, the issue may be related to the resolution of the image. When you resize an image to a smaller dimension, it may lose clarity and appear fuzzy if the original resolution is not high enough.

Here are a few suggestions to address this issue:

1. Start with a High-Resolution Image: Begin with an image that has a high resolution. This provides more detail and clarity, even when the image is resized for smaller screens.
2. Maintain Aspect Ratio: When resizing an image, make sure to maintain the aspect ratio (the proportional relationship between the width and height). This prevents distortion and ensures the image looks good on both desktop and mobile.
3. Check Compression Settings: If you're exporting or saving the image after resizing, ensure that the compression settings are not too aggressive. High compression can lead to a loss of image quality.
4. Test Different Resolutions: Experiment with different resolutions for mobile viewing until you find a balance between file size and image quality that works well for both desktop and mobile devices.

[user18955]

I followed these steps and it still isn't working for me. The image looks find on desktop and huge on mobile. Please help, this is a bad look for mobile device.

[William_A]

Hello @user18955 ,

Mobile email apps will always try to display an image as close to its native resolution, with respect to the size of the screen. I would recommend referencing this article for further guidance on how to setup your images for mobile displays.