Below you will find all the requirements for images as well as easy-to-use templates in Canva to create optimal resolution images for your Steady project. Click on the template, customize the design, download the image and upload it in the corresponding place in your Steady backend. Please be aware that you need to create a free Canva account to use the templates.
Logo
optimal size: 200x200px (use the template)
required for every project! If you do not upload a logo, a default will show, which is not ideal for your project and brand recognition
The logo is also shown as a default or fallback e.g. on your podcast if you don't upload podcast cover art and on the small paywall
Hero image (for your publication landing page)
optimal size: 2048x512 px or 4:1 ratio (use the template)
optional: The hero image is shown on the Memberships page of your publication. If you do not upload an image, no image is shown.
Plan image
optimal size: 800x400 px (use the template)
optional: plans also work fine without an image
Paywall image (for Steady widget/layers)
optimal size: 400x400 px (use the template)
optional: This image is shown on the paywall that you can integrate on an external website. There are three types of paywalls
Paywall: Here we show the paywall image
Paywall between text: Here we show the paywall image
Small paywall: Here we show your logo
Announcement layer image (for Steady widget/layers)
optimal size: 400x400 px (use the template)
optional for use on your external website if you use the announcement layer. Check out the demo of the announcement layer here. There are two versions, a large one and a small one.
Button
optimal size: (use the template)
optional for use on your external website if you want to promote Steady
Gift voucher
Use this template to create a custom voucher to share with your audience when they purchase a gift membership for your publication. You can find best practices for a successful gift memberships campaign here.