Oct 11 2017 10:12 AM
Looking for a reference somewhere for ideal image sizes or ratios for the various page elements for Modern pages - such as the page banner, the quick links parts or news page images, etc.
I realize they are trying to be flexible to have "any" image work, but some really don't and I am looking for a guide here so we can make it look as lovely as the default pages.
And I have tried looking at the sizes of the default images that are there, but would love to find an "official" source for this info.
Oct 11 2017 01:40 PM
I made a template to get the sizes for hero webparts, see https://medium.com/@smcollier/hero-webpart-jigsaws-ad59f52deb91
For anything else I use 16:9, for example although the page header is thin, that image is used when the page is displayed in news, or other links.
The actual resolution is managed by sharepoint, I dont really think much about it, as long as youve got a few thousand pixels wide.
Nov 15 2017 06:38 AM
@Steven CollierThis is great info, thanks for sharing! The link you provide in the blog article, to download your template, is no longer active. Would you mind reactivating?
Thanks much!
Nov 15 2017 12:17 PM
That's weird, I've shared it again and updated the article.
Nov 15 2017 02:14 PM
@Steven Collieryour trick worked like a dream, thanks for passing it, and your template along!
Jan 22 2018 11:52 AM
Thanks for sharing Steven. I tried this out and the template was great. I had used a similar template for promoted links in the past. I'm still struggling with standard page headers though. Kind regards. Dan
Feb 01 2018 12:46 PM
I'm also struggling to find the right size image. 16:9 is not so great for the "banner" area at the top. Finding a good "banner" image that carries over to the "News" page without blurry or distorted is my goal. Would love if anyone has advice.
Steven, thank you for your template!
Feb 01 2018 03:36 PM - edited Feb 01 2018 03:36 PM
I know exactly what you're talking about. I did some testing with different sized images that were horizontally oriented, like a banner typically is. My results confirmed that 16:9 is really best. When you use a horizontal image, what happens is that anytime a page thumbnail is used, the banner gets horizontally scaled to 16:9, with a whole bunch of white space to fill the frame. Your banner will be so small that the image is completely lost.
In this sketch representing a thumbnail, the banner is in red.
I'm in the process of writing an article on the results of my testing, and the logic behind the best practices of using 16:9 images everywhere. I'll post it to this thread when I get it complete.
Hope this helps!
Feb 15 2018 07:45 AM
Hi Beth.
Did you manage to publish an article about the most ideal dimensions for a banner image?
Thanks,
Bastiaan
Feb 21 2018 02:08 PM
Hello everyone,
I just published an extensive article about how SharePoint handles page image scaling and cropping. The research and testing sure clarified a lot of the related question marks I had in my head.
You'll want to grab a cup of coffee, and relax for a minute before you dive in.
Cheers!
Feb 21 2018 02:10 PM - edited Feb 21 2018 02:12 PM
SolutionHi Bastiaan, Sorry for the delayed response. I just posted the article. Please let me know if this clarifies some of the murky-ness. ;) Beth
Feb 21 2018 07:17 PM
Wow, thank you for this very detailed post. Your efforts are appreciated and I'll be sharing with my SharePoint leads in my company.
Feb 26 2018 01:35 PM
Wow Beth, you are a rock star!
It looks like the net/net is 16:9 with a number of caveats and best practices.
Will run a few tests on my end and hopefully we can find a happy solution here.
-kathy
Feb 26 2018 01:37 PM
This looks great. Thanks for sharing!!
Mar 05 2018 08:11 AM
I should have taken your advice on the cup of coffee, that was more than I was bargaining for!
Mar 07 2018 07:32 AM
Amazing job @Beth Hall ... Just fantastic!
Mar 08 2018 01:14 PM
Hi All, I use @Steven Collier jigsaw web part all the time, its great! Unfortunately, I've run into a few issues when folks haven't selected the best types of images to use with this technique. I just posted a brief blurb about it with an example of an image that turned into a hot mess. Check it out
(I promise it is brief, no coffee needed)
May 29 2019 12:45 PM
@Steven Collier ..Thank you.
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Feb 21 2018 02:10 PM - edited Feb 21 2018 02:12 PM
SolutionHi Bastiaan, Sorry for the delayed response. I just posted the article. Please let me know if this clarifies some of the murky-ness. ;) Beth