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# Best Practice for Event Banner Image

To make your event stand out, we strongly recommend uploading a banner/cover image to your event listing. This image appears on your public event page and should clearly represent your event.
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### Image Format/Size Requirements

* **Accepted formats:** JPG or PNG
* **Maximum file size:** 8 MB

### Making Your Banner Look Its Best

Follow these guidelines to ensure your image displays correctly across all screen sizes:

1. **Set the aspect ratio to 5:3:** This keeps your image properly proportioned
2. **Use a minimum resolution of 2000 × 1200 pixels:** Higher resolution ensures your image appears sharp and professional
3. **Keep important content away from the edges:** Place text, logos, and key visuals toward the center to avoid cropping on different devices.

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### Upload Your Cover Image

![Upload Cover Image](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/e/7/e/6/e7e612ee4346f800/screen-recording-2026-02-17-at_1fnjyiq.gif)
1. Log in to your **BoothCentral** organizer account.
2. **Select the event** you want to update.
3. Click **Edit an Event**.
4. Open the **Basic Information** section.
5. Locate the **Cover Image** field.
6. Click **Upload** (or **Choose File**) and select your image — you may also **click and drag** the image directly into the upload area.
7. Confirm that your image:
    * is in **JPG or PNG** format
    * uses a **5:3 ratio**
    * is **under 8 MB**
8. Click **Save** to apply your changes.

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### Best Practices for Your Cover Image
To ensure your banner displays properly across different browsers and screen sizes, follow these recommendations:

###### 1. Use a 5:3 Aspect Ratio

* Your image should always follow a **5:3 ratio**. This keeps your banner aligned with BoothCentral’s layout and prevents distortion or improper scaling.

###### 2. Keep Important Information in the Center

* Place key details — such as your event name, date, time, and location — toward the **middle of the image ( Safe Zone )**.
* Depending on the viewer’s browser size or screen resolution, the outer edges of the banner may be partially cropped. Keeping essential content centered helps ensure nothing important is cut off.

**The image should be at least:**

* Width: 750px
* Height: 450px

| **Safe Zone: We recommend you keep important content (event name, date, time, etc.) within a Safe Zone** so that the event details display on all resolutions and window sizes. 
| Below is a sample image of an Event Banner with the important content kept within the middle.

![Safe Zone](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/e/7/e/6/e7e612ee4346f800/5x3-3_1675njg.png)
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### Don’t Have a Photo Editing Tool?
You can use **Canva** (free and easy).

### Resize Your Image in Canva

![Creating a Cover Image on Canva](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/e/7/e/6/e7e612ee4346f800/screen-recording-2026-02-17-at_3yvfc3.gif)
1. Go to [**www.canva.com**](http://www.canva.com) and create a free account (or log in).
2. Click **Custom Size**.
3. Enter **2000 (Width)** and** 1200 (Height)** and make sure **px** is selected.
4. Upload your image and adjust it to fit the canvas.
5. Download the image as **JPG or PNG**, keeping the file size under **8 MB**.
6. Upload the finished image to BoothCentral using the steps above.

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### Final Tips

* Use clear, high-quality images for best results.
* Avoid adding borders or overlays that may reduce image clarity.
* Double-check the file size before uploading.

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### Need Help with our platform?

If you need assistance using BoothCentral, you can reach out to us through **Live Chat** or email us at support@boothcentral.com. We're here to help!

![Live Chat](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/e/7/e/6/e7e612ee4346f800/live-chat_1g2urtx.gif)