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Open https://www.canva.com/photo-editor/


Click 'UPLOAD'

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Upload the image you want to use for the story.

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Now select CROP from the top menu.

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Step 3

Now you should see the Crop Tool options.

Change the two numbers above the image so they are "960"  and then "640".

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titleMake sure that 'Maintain aspect ratio' is unticked, this will allow you to specify the exact image dimensions.


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Step 4

Now you have a selection box that is the right size for GOV.UK.

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(DO NOT click on the four dials at the edges of the box)


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Step 5

Now click APPLY.

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Great, you've now successfully cropped the image to GOV.UK dimensions!

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Ignore this marketing message and click on 'Download Your Photo By Itself'.


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Success! You have now saved a copy of the cropped image to your desktop.


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General tips

  • Naming image files
    • give your image a descriptive file name (for example 'Female blowing nose with tissue during flu season'). Avoid meaningless file names like IMG00023.jpg.
  • Borders
    • avoid putting borders around images. The image should go right to the edge of the frame. Unless it is a campaign logo.
  • Read the image copyright standards on when you should attribute your image.

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