What’s the Best Size for a Notion Cover (Updated for 2025)

Covers set the visual tone for your Notion pages—but get them wrong and captions get cut, images go blurry, or mobile viewers see only a sliver. In this post you’ll learn the optimal dimensions, ratios and practices to make your Notion covers look great everywhere in 2025.

Why Size Matters

Notion scales and crops covers differently depending on the device (desktop, tablet, mobile).
Smaller or low-quality images get stretched or cropped, which causes blur or important parts to disappear.
Following the right size saves time—less repositioning + fewer “oops, text disappears” moments.

Optimal Cover Dimensions by Device

| Device Type | Recommended Size | Aspect Ratio | Notes | | ------------- | ----------------- | ------------ | ----------------------------------------------------- | | Desktop / Web | 1500 × 600 px | 5:2 | Standard banner size. Good for focal visual elements. | | Mobile | 1170 × 445 px | ~2.63:1 | Ensures less cropping on phones. | | Tablet | 1170 × 290 px | ~4:1 | iPads + similar devices crop top & bottom more. |

Safe Zone Tip:
Keep logos, text or any critical visual elements inside a centered box approx 1170 × 230 px. This helps avoid loss of content on narrow or short views.

Bigger Can Be Better (for High-Res / Retina)

If you want sharper images on retina displays or larger monitors, consider doubling these numbers:
e.g. 3000 × 1200 px for your desktop-sized cover. But don’t skimp on compression; large file size = slow load times.

File Formats & Quality Tips

Use JPG for photographic images; PNG (or PNG with transparency) for flat graphics or text heavy banners. WebP is a good modern choice where supported.
Keep file size reasonable (under ~1 MB if possible) while maintaining sharp detail.
Export in sRGB color profile to maintain consistency.
DPI doesn’t matter much for screen; focus on pixel dimensions.

How to Design So Key Content Isn’t Cut

Use design tools (Canva / Figma / Photoshop) to create your canvas with the recommended size.
Place text / logos within the safe zone (centered, with margins).
Preview your cover on multiple devices: shrink your browser, view on phone, and test on a tablet.
Use the “Reposition” option in Notion to adjust vertical alignment.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Using images that are too small → blurry or pixelated.
Putting important content (logos, text) near top or bottom edges → gets cropped.
Exporting with poor compression (JPEG artifacts) or weird color profiles.
Ignoring mobile and tablet views—designing only for desktop.

Quick Checklist Before Upload

[ ] Canvas at least 1500×600 px
[ ] Critical content inside 1170×230 px centered zone
[ ] File format: JPG/PNG/WebP
[ ] File size under ~1-2 MB (or under ~300-500 KB for better performance)
[ ] Colors in sRGB
[ ] Preview on desktop, tablet, mobile

Final Thoughts

In 2025, with sharper screens everywhere, you’ll get the best visual result by starting large, designing with safety zones, and optimizing your image formats. Apply the dimensions above, use good design tools, and your Notion pages will not only look good to you but look polished on every device.

Next Steps

Ready to transform your Notion workspace? Check out our free cover collection or explore our premium packs for more advanced designs.

For more tutorials and tips, visit our blog. Thanks for reading!