beehiiv Post Thumbnail Resizer
beehiiv recommends 1200×630 pixels for this placement. The thumbnail represents a newsletter post on the publication website and when a link is shared. The wide preview can crop at its edges on some sharing surfaces, so center the headline or subject.
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beehiiv Post Thumbnail size
beehiiv Post Thumbnail size: 1200×630 px, 1.90:1 (recommended size)
The wide preview can crop at its edges on some sharing surfaces, so center the headline or subject.
1200
width (px)
630
height (px)
~17:9
aspect ratio
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Sources
We check platform-specific dimensions against source documentation when available.
- beehiiv Help — Add thumbnails, images, and GIFs to posts - Recommends a 1200×630 px post thumbnail and documents its web and social-preview uses.
How to resize an image for a beehiiv post thumbnail?
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Step 1: Choose the source image
Start with the clearest version available. The 1200×630 canvas cannot recreate detail missing from a smaller source.
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Step 2: Apply the 1200×630 preset
Upload the image, select Post Thumbnail, and choose Fit to keep the whole image or Fill to crop it edge to edge.
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Step 3: Review it for beehiiv
The wide preview can crop at its edges on some sharing surfaces, so center the headline or subject. Download the result, then preview it in beehiiv before publishing.
What size is a beehiiv post thumbnail?
beehiiv recommends 1200×630 pixels for this placement. The canvas has a 1.90:1 aspect ratio. The wide preview can crop at its edges on some sharing surfaces, so center the headline or subject.
Why use the 1200×630 beehiiv preset?
The thumbnail represents a newsletter post on the publication website and when a link is shared. Starting with the documented or practical canvas lets you control the crop before the platform applies its own responsive layout.
Will beehiiv crop the resized image?
The wide preview can crop at its edges on some sharing surfaces, so center the headline or subject. Keep important subjects and text away from the outer edges, and always inspect the platform preview before publishing.
All beehiiv Image Sizes
Choose another available beehiiv canvas and review its source notes
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Convert the resized image
Need a different file format or transparent background? Choose a focused converter, then check the preview and encoded size before downloading.
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