WordPress

WordPress Featured Image Size

1200 × 628 px

WordPress featured image / social share card at 1200 × 628 — also perfect for Open Graph.

300 : 157 ratioUnder 15 secondsPrivate — in-browser

Crop to WordPress Featured Image now

Drag & drop your image

or browse files · PNG, JPEG, WEBP, AVIF · up to 20 MB

Drop an image and we'll auto-crop it to 1200 × 628.

Use a high-res source

Start with an image at least 1200px wide so the result stays sharp.

Keep content in the safe area

Important text and faces should stay within the central region so nothing is cut off on smaller screens.

Export as WebP

WebP at ~90% quality is visually lossless and a fraction of the file size.

WordPress Featured Image — frequently asked questions

What is the correct WordPress Featured Image size?+

The recommended WordPress Featured Image size is 1200 × 628 pixels (a 300 : 157 aspect ratio).

How do I resize an image to 1200 × 628?+

Upload your image to BannerCrop AI and choose the WordPress Featured Image preset. Our smart crop centers the subject automatically at the exact 1200 × 628 size, then you download it — usually in under 15 seconds.

Which file format is best for a WordPress Featured Image?+

WebP gives the best quality-to-size ratio for most banners. Use PNG when you need transparency or crisp text, and JPEG as a universal fallback. BannerCrop AI exports all of these with a live file-size estimate.

Is BannerCrop AI free to use?+

Yes. You can crop and download banners for free, and your images are processed right in your browser — they never leave your device.

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