Ghost Newsletter Header Resizer

Ghost recommends 1200×600 pixels for this placement. The optional header image brands email newsletters above their content. Ghost recommends transparent PNG so the header works on different email background colors.

Sizes, to scale

  • Newsletter Header

    1200×600

    2:1

  • Publication Icon

    60×60

    1:1

  • Publication Logo

    600×72

    8.33:1

+1 more sizes below

Ghost Newsletter Header size

Ghost Newsletter Header size: 1200×600 px, 2:1 (recommended size)

Ghost recommends transparent PNG so the header works on different email background colors.

1200

width (px)

600

height (px)

2:1

aspect ratio

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Sources

We check platform-specific dimensions against source documentation when available.

How to resize an image for a Ghost newsletter header?

  1. 1

    Step 1: Choose the source image

    Start with the clearest version available. The 1200×600 canvas cannot recreate detail missing from a smaller source.

  2. 2

    Step 2: Apply the 1200×600 preset

    Upload the image, select Newsletter Header, and choose Fit to keep the whole image or Fill to crop it edge to edge.

  3. 3

    Step 3: Review it for Ghost

    Ghost recommends transparent PNG so the header works on different email background colors. Download the result, then preview it in Ghost before publishing.

FAQ

Ghost Newsletter Header FAQ

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What size is a Ghost newsletter header?

Ghost recommends 1200×600 pixels for this placement. The canvas has a 2:1 aspect ratio. Ghost recommends transparent PNG so the header works on different email background colors.

Why use the 1200×600 Ghost preset?

The optional header image brands email newsletters above their content. Starting with the documented or practical canvas lets you control the crop before the platform applies its own responsive layout.

Will Ghost crop the resized image?

Ghost recommends transparent PNG so the header works on different email background colors. Keep important subjects and text away from the outer edges, and always inspect the platform preview before publishing.