Sourcing images for GOV.UK
Images We need to ensure that all images used on GOV.UK are created in the correct format and specifications.
This is because:
- if the image is the wrong size, it will not display correctly on the page
- we have a commitment to providing users with a consistent experience across GOV.UK web pages
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Image size and specifications
All images used in news stories need to be in these dimensions:
- Width - 960 pixels
- Height - 640 pixels
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| borderColor | #2F4F4F |
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| bgColor | #FAFEFF |
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should be:
- public-domain and royalty free
- relevant to the news story or page content
- suitably generic in style, suitable for a mass audience
- clean and free of text - except where campaign or UKHSA branding is mandatory
The UKHSA Communications shared drive has a folder with suitable and pre-sized images: GOV.UK publishing\Website resized images.
GDS advice
Government Digital Service provides guidance on how to Add an image or video to GOV.UK.
Online sources for images
There are several websites you can use to source images for the site:
Login details can be provided on request by contacting Publications@PHE.gov.uk.