Cover Images
Cover images make your announcements more visually appealing and improve engagement when shared on social media. [TODO: ADD IMAGE - ANNOUNCEMENT WITH COVER IMAGE VS WITHOUT]Adding a cover image
- In the announcement editor, click the image icon in the header area
- Upload an image or drag and drop
- The image will appear as the announcement’s cover
Recommended specifications
| Property | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 1200 x 630px (1.91:1 ratio) |
| Format | PNG or JPG |
| File size | Under 2MB |
| Text | Keep minimal — may be cropped |
Where cover images appear
Cover images are displayed in:- Your changelog portal — At the top of the announcement detail page
- Social media previews — When the announcement URL is shared
- RSS feeds — As the enclosure/media element
- Embeds — In widget and inline embeds (if enabled)
Best practices
Use consistent branding
Use consistent branding
Create a template with your brand colors and logo. This makes your changelog look professional and recognizable.
Show the feature
Show the feature
Screenshots or mockups of the actual feature work great. Users can immediately see what changed.
Avoid too much text
Avoid too much text
Social platforms may crop images differently. Keep text to a headline at most.
Consider dark mode
Consider dark mode
Test how your image looks on both light and dark backgrounds.
Tools for creating cover images
Some tools that work great for changelog images:- Figma — Design custom images with templates
- Canva — Easy drag-and-drop image creation
- CleanShot — Polished screenshots with annotations
- OG Image Generator — Auto-generate images from text