Recommended image sizes for columns

A few things that I will blatantly copy from other areas.

1) Related thread:  What are the optimal dimensions/resolution for a blog banner?

2) Expanding on the above thread more... There is really only one place where a specifically sized image is used: in the site banner widget for the logo. In this widget, we do identify the recommended size.

In other areas, the image will be adjusted either because of the viewing window (aspect ratios change for handheld devices and small browser windows), usage (avatars can be rendered in multiple sizes throughout the site), or pixel density (high DPI screens show higher resolution/larger images in the same physical area as lower DPI screens).

Site Logo: 250x88 (optimal image size)

Avatar Dimensions: 300x300

Cover Photo Dimensions: 1500x500 - each user may upload his/her own profile page cover photo.

A few things that I will blatantly copy from other areas.

1) Related thread:  What are the optimal dimensions/resolution for a blog banner?

2) Expanding on the above thread more... There is really only one place where a specifically sized image is used: in the site banner widget for the logo. In this widget, we do identify the recommended size.

In other areas, the image will be adjusted either because of the viewing window (aspect ratios change for handheld devices and small browser windows), usage (avatars can be rendered in multiple sizes throughout the site), or pixel density (high DPI screens show higher resolution/larger images in the same physical area as lower DPI screens).

Site Logo: 250x88 (optimal image size)

Avatar Dimensions: 300x300

Cover Photo Dimensions: 1500x500 - each user may upload his/her own profile page cover photo.

I have a group owner asking me for specs to create some banners and images for wide and narrow columns. I don't know if relaying the above will be that useful to them...

My suggestion would be to determine the area of the columns you are creating the images for, and go larger than than what the area actually is, keeping ratio in mind. That will help with the scaling with responsive to various screen sizes.

Luke in the thread I linked: So my rule of thumb is to upload an image that is slightly bigger than where it will be rendered.

I will see if anyone else has more specific dimensions for you, but it will likely be very site/theme specific.

I guess that's what I'm asking for, is the area of the columns. Does Telligent have any ballparks at all for them?

Let me see what I can drum up for you on this. I can tell you settings with my browser/screen size, but will see if there is anything more concrete to provide you. Also note this has been added today too as an idea, so you're not alone and we'll work on it!  Image Sizing Cheat Sheet

Thanks Grant. I hope this isn't treated as a new feature request though, the ask is about something that already exists.

No sir, not a feature request, a documentation request. :)