Images
Images Sizes
Below are common image sizes for your site.
Page Header Images: 1,400px wide by 400px tall.
Page Header Images when Background Video used and Rotator Slide Images: 1,400px wide by 600px tall.
Module Header Images: These should be the same size as the Page Header Image at 1,400px wide by 400px tall. This includes the Header Image field for modules such as articles, events, etc. Note that most of these modules have two different image fields. The image assigned to the item and the header image. Typically header images are larger and are used for the detail page of the item where the image field is typically used for monklets, etc. and are smaller (typically a 1,024px wide by 576px tall).
Module Images: Unless noted otherwise in this guide most module (sermons, events, etc.) images should be 1,024px wide by 576px tall.
Section Parallax Images: Images used in the full width section background image option should be 1,400px in width by the desired height. The height will depend on the amount of content in the section. A recommended height would be between 600px and 1,200px (double for retina).
Monklet Images: These will use the module images associated with the monklet and unless noted otherwise in this guide eg. most module (sermons, events, etc.) images should be 1,024px wide by 576px tall. There are several custom monklets and templates that have varying image sizes. Make sure to review for specific image sizes.
A Word About Saving Images:
Larger pixel sizes look better on Retina Displays (you can double the size of the recommended images eg. module images could be 2,048px tall by 1,152px tall) but they can also be large file sizes if they are not optimized. To reduce file sizes and help speed up load times, be sure to use “Save for Web & Devices” in Photoshop or a similar setting in other tools. Always save photos at 50%–70% quality, especially if you double the recommended size.
Stock Images
A few stock photography websites:
- Unsplash.com (free)
- Pexels.com (free)
- FreelyPhotos.com (free)
- CreationSwap.com (free + Premium)
- Lightstock.com (from $10 per photo)
- iStockPhoto.com (from $30 per photo)
- Gracewaymedia.com (unlimited images for yearly subscription fees of $249+)
Photo Editing Software
A few photo/image editing tools:
- PIXLR.com (free or $2/month)
- Canva.com (free or $10/month)
- Photoshop Express Editor (free)
- Photoshop Elements (under $100)
- Photoshop Creative Cloud ($20/month)