
Squarespace Image Cropping Troubleshooting Guide
Images play a crucial role in your website's visual appeal. Understanding how cropping works helps you maintain a professional look across all devices.
Image Containers and Cropping Basics
Images are placed within containers that control their display. Two main scenarios occur:
- Images match container dimensions and may be cropped to fill the space completely
- Container adjusts to match image dimensions, showing the entire image

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Image Block Tips
- Fill setting: Images crop when resized
- Adjust setting: Maintains original aspect ratio
- Use cropping tool to center images
- Add spacing blocks to reduce image size
Banner Guidelines
- Use consistent aspect ratios for predictable cropping
- Adjust content overlap to control banner height
- Modify banner size settings
- Use image cropping feature for centering
- Consider mobile display requirements
Background Images and Videos
- Control cropping through section height/width
- Images can repeat, fit to dimensions, or fill screen
- Keep images under 2500 pixels for mobile compatibility
Gallery Management
- Upload images directly to gallery sections
- Choose appropriate format (Slideshow, Grid, Carousel, Stack)
- Use similar aspect ratios for consistent display
- Adjust thumbnail ratios and columns as needed

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Shop Page Optimization
- Maintain consistent product image aspect ratios
- Use built-in image editor for uniformity
- Choose between automatic or custom cropping
- Adjust overlay colors for uncropped images

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Cover Page Considerations
- Expect some cropping on mobile devices
- Cropping varies based on:
- Image height
- Browser width
- Selected layout
Following these guidelines ensures your images display professionally across all devices while maintaining visual consistency throughout your website.
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