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Why Is My Image Being Cropped in Squarespace?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 5:27 am

If you’ve ever tried to upload an image into a Squarespace post or page and found that it’s being cropped into a square, you’re not alone. It turns out that this is a common issue, and one that has a relatively simple fix.

The problem occurs because Squarespace uses a system called “Focal Point” to determine how images should be cropped. When you upload an image, Squarespace automatically selects the center of the image as the focal point. This often works fine, but if your image is not perfectly centered, it can result in the image being cropped in a way that you don’t want.

PRO TIP: If you are experiencing issues with images being cropped in Squarespace, there are a few potential causes. First, check the image dimensions to make sure they are at least 1400 pixels wide. If they are, then try adjusting the image’s alignment or padding. Finally, if none of those solutions work, try replacing the image with another one.

Fortunately, there’s an easy way to change the focal point of an image.

Simply click on the image once it has been added to your post or page, and then click on the “Focal Point” icon in the toolbar that appears. You can then click on the part of the image that you want to be in the center, and Squarespace will automatically crop the image accordingly.

Keep in mind that you can only change the focal point of an image before you publish your post or page. Once it has been published, the focal point cannot be changed. So if you find that your image has been cropped in a way that you don’t like, you’ll need to remove it and add it back again with the new focal point set.

Why Is My Image Being Cropped in Squarespace?

The problem occurs because Squarespace uses a system called “Focal Point” to determine how images should be cropped.

Drew Clemente

Drew Clemente

Devops & Sysadmin engineer. I basically build infrastructure online.