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Social Media Image Design
Social Media Image Design

Social Media Image Design

Run this checklist to create a social media image design to make any image perfect for the platform you're using
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Introduction:
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Record the initial details of the image
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Choose the platforms it will be put on
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Create the initial design
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Get feedback
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Facebook:
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Create a 1200 x 628 pixel canvas
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Create the image design to fit
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Check for mistakes
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Check that it scales down effectively
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Save it as a PNG
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Twitter:
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Create a 1024 x 512 pixel canvas
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Create the image design to fit
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Check for mistakes
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Check that it scales down effectively
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Save it as a PNG
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Make sure the file size is below 5Mb
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Instagram:
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Create a 1080 x 1080 pixel canvas
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Create the image design to fit
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Check for mistakes
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Check that it scales down effectively
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Save it as a PNG
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LinkedIn:
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Create a 1200 x 628 pixel canvas
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Create the image design to fit
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Check for mistakes
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Save it as a PNG
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Google+:
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Create a 2048 x 1537 pixel canvas
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Create the image design to fit
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Check for mistakes
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Check that it scales down effectively
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Save it as a PNG
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Tumblr:
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Create a 1280 x 1920 pixel canvas
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Create the image design to fit
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Check for mistakes
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Check that it scales down effectively
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Save it as a PNG
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Make sure the file size is below 10Mb
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Pinterest:
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Create a 600 pixel width canvas
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Create the image design to fit
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Check for mistakes
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Check that it scales down effectively
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Save it as a PNG
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Finishing up:
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Send the designs for approval
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Record design feedback
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Make iterations
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Sources:
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