✨ Why Notion Cover Images Matter: Your Complete Guide

You know how a nice book cover makes you want to pick it up? That's what cover images do for your Notion pages. They're not just pretty - they help you find things faster and make your workspace feel more put together.

🚪 Why Bother with Cover Images?

Think of your Notion pages like rooms in a house. Cover images are like the front door - they give you a quick sense of what's inside. They help you recognize pages at a glance and make your whole workspace feel more inviting.

📱 The Right Sizes for Every Device

Here's the thing - Notion shows covers differently on phones, tablets, and computers. To make sure your images look good everywhere:

Handy trick: Keep important content within 1170px × 230px centered area for perfect display everywhere.

⚙️ Quick Tech Specs

• Quality: 72 DPI for screens

• File types: JPG or PNG

• Size limit: < 5MB

• Minimum width: 1500px

🖼️ Adding Cover Images

1. First Time: Hover near page title → "Add cover"

2. Sources: Notion gallery/Your computer/Web link/Unsplash

3. Reposition: Drag to show best part

🎨 Professional Design Tips

• Center important elements - edges get cut on mobile

• Use high-res images - small ones stretch poorly

• Maintain consistency - creates organized feel

• Match page vibe - serious = clean, fun = colorful

🚫 No Design Skills? No Problem!

Notion Cover Maker does all the technical work for you:

• 500+ templates for every use case

• Automatic perfect sizing for all devices

• Drag-and-drop customization in seconds

• HD exports with correct DPI and format

"Like having a designer in your pocket!" - Sarah, UX Lead

🛠️ DIY Alternatives

Using Canva

1. Create 1500px × 600px canvas

2. Keep content in center safety zone

3. Export as JPG/PNG at 72 DPI

⚡ Smart Sizing Trick

Create backgrounds with 11:2 ratio, keeping key content in centered 2:1 area.

🔧 Troubleshooting

✨ Final Tip

Cover images transform Notion from functional to fabulous! Start simple, stay consistent, and remember: Great covers create better workflow habits.

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