Uploading Images: Requirements & Best Practices
Getting high-quality images into your submissions is one of the most important steps in the application process. Galleries rely on clear, accurate photos to evaluate your work, so let's make sure you're uploading images that show your art in the best light.
Supported Image Formats
Crafted Call accepts the following image formats:
- JPEG (.jpg) — Best for photographs and colorful work
- PNG (.png) — Best for images with transparency or digital art
- WEBP (.webp) — Modern format, excellent compression, smaller file sizes
All formats are compressed and optimized automatically, so don't worry about perfecting the technical details—just choose whichever format is easiest for you.
Recommended Image Specifications
Dimensions:
- Long edge (height or width, whichever is longer): 1920–3000 pixels
- Minimum: 1200 pixels on the long edge
- Aspect ratio: Any ratio is fine (square, portrait, landscape)
File Size:
- Maximum: 10 MB per image
- Recommended: 2–5 MB for faster uploads
Pro Tip: If your image is larger than 10 MB, resize it before uploading. Use free tools like Photopea, Squoosh, or your image editing software to reduce dimensions or quality slightly until you're under 10 MB.
Multiple Images Per Submission
Most calls allow (and encourage!) multiple images per artwork submission:
- Upload different views or angles
- Include detail shots showing texture or craftsmanship
- Show the work in context (installed, displayed, or worn)
- Highlight different colors or lighting
There's usually no limit on the number of images, so use this to your advantage. Galleries want to see your work from every important angle.
Understanding Image Processing
After you upload an image, here's what happens behind the scenes:
- Validation — The system checks file size and format (takes a few seconds)
- Variant Generation — Multiple optimized versions are created automatically for different devices (desktop, tablet, phone)
- Status Update — You'll see "Processing" briefly, then "Ready" when variants are complete
- Complete — Your image is now stored and can't be accidentally deleted during the submission process
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