<b>Tall photos get picked for image packs more often</b>

<b>Tall photos get picked for image packs more often</b>

Today's lesson: in the <b>image pack</b>, not every shape fits well. On phones, Google often favors images that aren't tiny and aren't awkwardly thin. A reasonably large photo, a bit taller than wide, tends to display nicely.

Think of framing a photo for a hallway. A decent-sized vertical print fills the space; a stamp-sized one looks lost.

A few practical habits:
1. Upload images at least around 1200 pixels on the long side, so they're sharp when enlarged
2. Don't use micro-thumbnails as your main image — they rarely get chosen
3. Match the shape to the content (a recipe dish often shines a touch taller than wide)

Good size and shape make Google's choice easier.

Try this: check your most important image's pixel size — if the long side is under 1000, swap in a bigger version. 🎓