Frequently Asked Questions for Google My Business Post Image Size
1. What size should Google business image post be?
If you are posting from the GMB dashboard, the best image size for a Google My Business post is 1200 x 900 pixels, a 4:3 image ratio. Always center the subject of your image vertically and horizontally. Most importantly, GMB post image sizes must be set just right and properly optimized for your posts to be attractive and appear as desired.
- Default Size – 720 x 540 pixels
- Maximum Size – 2120 x 1192 pixels
- Minimum Size – 480 x 270 pixels
- Aspect Ratio – 4:3
2. What is the maximum file size for Google my business post image?
A maximum file size of 10 MB (2120 x 1192 pixels), png or jpg, is recommended for the image post that you upload on Google my business. However, it will better if you can compress the image for minimum resolution requirements without degrading the quality of the image.
3. How long do posts stay on Google my business?
A post made on Google my business normally has an expiration period of one week. After expiration, it will not be visible to the viewers, but you can see it in the list of your posts and check its analytics.
- What’s new posts – 7 Day expiration
- Event posts – They stay live till the starting date of your event
- Offer posts – They stay live till the last date of your offer
- Product posts – 7 Day expiration
- Covid-19 related posts – 14 Day expiration
4. What is the best Google my business post image size?
Your image post will look best on Google my Business when it meets the following standards:
- Format: JPG or PNG.
- Size: Between 10 KB and 5 MB.
- Recommended resolution: 720 px tall, 540 px wide.
- Minimum resolution: 480 px tall, 270 px wide.
- Quality: The photo should be in focus and well-lit and have no significant alterations or excessive use of filters. In other words, the image should represent reality.
5. Why was my image post rejected by Google my business?
When your Google my business post gets rejected, you will see a ‘Rejected’ notice in a red button. Normally, posts are rejected due to the content written or image used. Sometimes, certain words written in the description triggers rejection. Those words might appear normal to you, but they may be on the offensive words list of Google.
So, when your post gets rejected, try writing a more general copy in the description and don’t use any sensitive images. Also, don’t include any URL or phone number in the description of the post. Use the call-to-action button for sending people to your website or to call you.
6. What should be Google my business cover photo size?
The ideal recommended Google My Business cover photo size is 1024 x 576 pixels. The 16:9 ratio looks excellent in Google Maps, and it can still be cropped into a square when it’s needed as a thumbnail. 1024 x 576 is a great option because it’s high-resolution but still small enough to support fast load times.
7. How to post an image (pictures) on Google listing?
Sign in to your Google my business account and choose the location on which you want to post (if you have multiple locations). From the menu, click on ‘Posts’. At the top of the page, choose the type of post you want to create: Update, Event, Offer, or Product. Choose the image that you want to add to the post. You can also add videos. Add text, events, offers, or a button. Enter relevant information for each post addition you choose. To publish the post, click on the ‘Publish’ button on the top right.
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