How to use this preset
- Add a wide photo or design; 1300 x 300 is preloaded.
- Press Resize image to crop and resize it.
- If the crop is off, crop it at a wide shape with the crop tool first.
- Download your banner.
Where 1300 x 300 banners appear
A 1300 x 300 pixel banner is a generic wide size used by some website headers, shop category banners and newsletter templates. It is not an official size for any platform we know of, so check what your theme or shop asks for. Its shape, roughly 4.3 to 1, is much wider than a normal photo, so most images need cropping to fit.
Pick a photo that suits a wide banner
Landscapes, panoramas, desk scenes and product line-ups work best because their key content runs horizontally. Portraits and tall objects do not work well; the center crop keeps only a thin strip of the middle. If you want a specific strip, open the crop tool, use Free mode, and frame a wide area before resizing here.
Leave space for text
Banners often carry a headline and a button. Choose an image with a calm area on one side, or apply the crop so the subject sits on the left or right third. Remember that on small screens, websites may crop or scale banners, so keep essential details near the center.
Related banner sizes
Other common wide sizes include 1440 x 456, 1500 x 500 for some social headers, and 1920 x 400 for full-width website sliders. Type any of them into the boxes above; the crop adjusts automatically.
Quality tips for wide banners
Because only a strip of the photo is kept, start with the largest original you have so the strip still has 1300 or more pixels across. If the resulting banner looks soft, your source was too small; try a wider photo. Save as JPG for photos, which usually keeps the banner around 100 to 200 KB for fast pages. For designs with text and flat colors, change the format to PNG before resizing to keep edges crisp. After uploading, check the banner on a phone, since many site themes scale banners differently on small screens.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a 1300 x 300 banner?
Add your image here and press Resize image.
Will my image be stretched?
No, it is cropped to fit the shape.
What file size will it be?
Usually 80 to 250 KB as JPG.
Can I save the banner as PNG?
Yes, change the format to PNG before pressing Resize image.
My banner looks blurry. Why?
The original image was narrower than 1300 pixels or the crop kept a small part of it. Use a larger, wider source photo.