How to Create Blog Header Image Online

Create compelling blog header and featured images online at the right dimensions — free.

A compelling blog header image grabs attention, sets the tone for your article, and dramatically increases click-through rates on social media and in search results. Every blog post deserves a great featured image. At imgresizr.com, you can create and resize blog header images for WordPress, Ghost, Medium, and any other platform — completely free.

Blog Header Image Sizes by Platform

PlatformFeatured Image SizeRatio
WordPress1200×628px1.91:1
Medium1200×800px3:2
Ghost1200×675px16:9
Squarespace1500×1000px3:2
Wix1600×900px16:9

How to Create Blog Headers at imgresizr.com

Upload your source image or graphic to imgresizr.com. For maximum compatibility, target 1200×628px — this is the standard Open Graph image size used by Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn when your blog post is shared. Use the Crop tool to set this ratio (approximately 1.91:1). Use the Enhance tool to boost colour vibrancy — blog header images on social media compete with hundreds of other posts, so vivid, eye-catching imagery performs better. Add your blog post headline using the Caption or Text tool for social sharing versions. Compress to under 500KB for fast page load speed — slow-loading featured images hurt both SEO and reader experience.

Blog Header Image Tips

  • Human faces and people in action outperform objects and abstract imagery in click rates
  • Contrast between the image and text is critical — dark images with white text, or bright images with dark text
  • Create a consistent visual style across all your blog headers for brand recognition
  • Always compress before uploading — page speed is a Google ranking factor
  • Use your blog's primary keyword in the image filename for a small SEO boost

Create blog header images at the right size for any platform, free at imgresizr.com.