Medium is one of the world's most popular blogging platforms — used by millions of readers who expect polished, professional content. Getting your image sizes right improves how your articles look and ensures they display well on all devices.
Medium Image Size Recommendations
| Image Type | Recommended Size |
|---|---|
| Cover/header image | 1400×788 px (16:9) |
| Inline full-width | 1400×787 px |
| Inline half-width | 700×394 px |
| Embedded screenshots | 1000–1400 px wide |
Medium's Image Behaviour
Medium resizes uploaded images automatically. However, uploading at the correct dimensions prevents any quality loss from Medium's own resizing. The maximum display width in Medium articles is approximately 1400px. Images narrower than this will not be stretched — they display at their uploaded width.
Cover Image Best Practices for Medium
- Use high-quality photographs or professional illustrations — Medium's aesthetic is visual and premium
- Avoid text in cover images — Medium overlays the title on the cover image in some views
- Check how your cover looks in the Medium editor preview before publishing
- Horizontal images (16:9 or 3:2) work best as Medium covers
Preparing Medium Images
Upload your image to imgresizr.com. Resize to 1400×788 pixels for cover images or 1400px wide for inline images. Compress to under 300KB for fast loading on Medium's platform. Download as JPG and upload directly to your Medium editor by dragging the image into position.
Prepare Medium blog images at imgresizr.com — the right size, compressed, ready to upload in seconds.