Outbrain (Native) — Native Image (Square Crop)

Square · Native · Verified 2026-06

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1200×1200

shown at 38%

Sample feed post

Size (px)

Ratio1:1

Max weight2.5 MB

FormatsJPG, PNG

Text limits

Title 100 chars

Company name 60 chars

Description 150 chars

This is a convenience asset size, not a distinct Outbrain placement.

Outbrain dynamically crops and resizes the Standard Native image to fit 1:1 thumbnail widgets.

Use a 1200x1200px source image for clean cropping.

Copy limits are identical to Standard Native.

What size is the Outbrain (Native) Native Image (Square Crop)?

The Outbrain (Native) Native Image (Square Crop) is 1200×1200 px, aspect ratio 1:1.

What is the aspect ratio of the Outbrain (Native) Native Image (Square Crop)?

1:1. At the recommended resolution that is 1200×1200 px.

What is the maximum file size for the Outbrain (Native) Native Image (Square Crop)?

Up to 2.5 MB, in JPG, PNG.

What file formats does Outbrain (Native) accept for the Native Image (Square Crop)?

JPG, PNG.

Why does Outbrain (Native) crop my Native Image (Square Crop)?

Outbrain (Native) shows Native Image (Square Crop) at 1:1. Upload exactly 1200×1200 px and keep key content in the safe area so nothing gets cut off.

Is 1200×1200 still correct for the Outbrain (Native) Native Image (Square Crop) in 2026?

Yes. Last verified 2026-06 against the official Outbrain (Native) documentation.

Test a file against this exact spec before you upload it anywhere.

Nothing is uploaded or saved — the check runs entirely in your browser.

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