Product Hunt Gallery Image Specifications
Before you start designing, here are the exact specs you need:
- Dimensions: 1270 × 760 pixels (16.7:10 aspect ratio)
- Format: PNG or JPG. PNG recommended for text-heavy slides.
- File size: Under 3MB per image. Aim for under 1MB for fast loading.
- Number of slides: 4-6 recommended. Minimum 3. Maximum 8.
- First image: This is your "hero" — it appears in the Product Hunt feed and determines click-through rate.
The most common mistake: designing at the wrong resolution. Product Hunt will resize your image if it's not 1270×760, which can cause blurriness and cropping issues.
The Ideal Gallery Slide Sequence
The best launches follow a storytelling sequence through their gallery:
- Slide 1 — Hero: Product name + tagline + one visual. This slide appears in the feed, so it needs to be bold and instantly scannable.
- Slide 2 — Problem: Show the pain point. Use "Before/After" or a relatable scenario.
- Slide 3 — How It Works: A 3-step visual showing the core workflow.
- Slide 4 — Key Features: 3-4 features with icons and short descriptions.
- Slide 5 — Social Proof: Testimonials, metrics, or notable users.
- Slide 6 — CTA: "Try it free" with your URL. Don't leave people without a next step.
Think of your gallery as a pitch deck in 6 slides. Each slide should tell one part of the story and make the viewer want to see the next one.
Design Tips That Make Your Gallery Stand Out
You don't need to be a designer to create great gallery images. Follow these rules:
- Use one color palette: Pick 2-3 colors and use them consistently across all slides. This creates visual cohesion.
- Large text: Many users browse Product Hunt on mobile. If your text is under 24px, it's probably too small.
- Real screenshots: Stock images and generic illustrations feel lazy. Show your actual product.
- White space: Don't cram every slide with information. Let each slide breathe.
- Consistent layout: Use the same header/footer treatment across slides so they feel like a cohesive set.
Tools like Figma, Canva, and Framer make it easy to create gallery images. But if you want to skip the design work entirely, AI can help.
Generate Gallery Images Automatically
Designing 4-6 gallery images takes most makers 2-4 hours — especially if you're not a designer. You need to write copy, choose a layout, pick colors, take screenshots, and iterate on the design.
OneClickLaunch generates Product Hunt gallery images automatically. It analyzes your product, writes the slide copy, and creates 4-6 HTML-based slides at 1270×760 resolution — ready to screenshot and upload.
The slides follow the proven Hero → Problem → Solution → Features → CTA sequence, with consistent styling that matches your product's brand.