The sizes available in the studio
The table below lists the canvas sizes available in the ShowLane editor. The pixel dimensions are the width and height of the downloaded PNG. The aspect ratio describes the shape of the image; it does not, on its own, identify the best social platform for it.
These are the studio’s export options. Always check the destination platform’s upload preview too: different placements can crop or arrange an image differently. Avoid uploading the same graphic everywhere without reviewing it first.
| Aspect ratio | Width × height | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait · 4:5 | 1080 × 1350 px | A portrait canvas with room for text above or below the subject. |
| Square · 1:1 | 1080 × 1080 px | Equal width and height, suitable for one recognisable subject. |
| Story · 9:16 | 1080 × 1920 px | A tall portrait canvas; check the image and text positions together. |
| Landscape · 16:9 | 1920 × 1080 px | A wide canvas that can show more of the photo’s surroundings. |
Start with the story in your photo
A portrait canvas can leave useful room around a tall product or vertically stacked details. A single, recognisable object can work well in a square. A landscape canvas can preserve more of a wide space or long workbench. With a tall portrait format, pay particular attention to the subject and text positions.
Think beyond the canvas shape. Consider what can be left out and what must remain visible. A mug’s handle, a product label or the edge of a finished piece may seem small, yet matter to someone seeing it for the first time.
Adjust the image again after resizing
Choose a canvas size in the studio and look at the whole graphic. In ‘Image’, adjust the horizontal and vertical crop. Switching from portrait to square can change the visible area, so centre the important detail again.
Check the text as well. A longer sentence may wrap onto more lines in a narrower canvas; shorter wording can work better. In ‘Colours and positions’, choose a top or bottom text position. Let the subject and readability guide the decision rather than trying to preserve every part of the photo.
A useful order is to position the main subject first, then the short headline, then any smaller supporting text. If a format feels cramped, move one detail into the separate post caption. Every version does not need to look identical: a different crop can communicate the same message.
Review the downloaded version too
‘Download PNG’ exports the finished graphic at your chosen canvas size. For several versions, download the first, switch the aspect ratio, adjust the crop and export the next. Choose filenames that help you recognise the topic and dimensions later.
More pixels will not fix a weak original photo. Use the original image file when possible, rather than a repeatedly compressed copy. Inspect the finished PNG on a phone and then check the social platform’s upload preview.