Ghost Blog Cover Image: Complete Guide & Best Practices
Everything about Ghost blog cover images—optimal size, how to add them, design recommendations, and tips for making your Ghost articles stand out.
Ghost is a professional publishing platform known for its clean, minimalist design. Your cover image needs to match that aesthetic while still being compelling enough to drive clicks.
Ghost Cover Image Size
Ghost recommends 1200 × 630px as the standard cover image size. Ghost (Pro) uses responsive image loading and will automatically serve the right size based on device. Always upload at least 1200px wide.
How to Add a Cover Image in Ghost
In the Ghost editor, hover over the area above the article title. Click the image icon that appears to upload your cover. It will display across the full width of the article on the single post page.
Ghost Themes and Cover Images
How cover images display varies by Ghost theme. The default Casper theme shows full-bleed cover images. Check your theme's documentation for the recommended aspect ratio. Most themes use 16:9 or 2:1.
Design Tips for Ghost
Ghost attracts professional writers and publications. Refined, editorial-style cover images work best. Clean typography with subtle color highlights, like the Straight or Rounded style in Instant Thumbnail, fits Ghost's aesthetic perfectly.
Conclusion
Create your Ghost cover image with Instant Thumbnail. The Straight and Rounded highlight styles complement Ghost's professional, editorial aesthetic.
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