Image too large? Here’s how to compress it for upload

❗ Maximum file size allowed

The maximum image size allowed for uploads in the Giggle CMS is 6 MB per image. If your file is larger, you’ll receive an upload error.

🧩 Common reason: Print files with 300 dpi

Many oversized images come from print projects and are set to 300 dpi – which is perfect for print, but much too large for web usage.

📌 Important:
Giggle is a digital platform, so images should be optimized for web (e.g. 72 dpi).
Large print files with high resolution often exceed the 6 MB limit.

What can you do?

👉 Ask your photographer for web-optimized versions of the images (72 dpi),
or use one of the free online tools below to compress your images yourself:

🧰 How to compress your images

Compressing reduces your image file size – without noticeable quality loss. No software installation required. Use one of these free tools:

🔗 Recommended (free & no sign-up needed):

• iloveimg.com → Set new image size - e.g. 2000 width (px)

• tinypng.com → compress PNG & JPG

• compressjpeg.com → perfect for JPG files

📌 Tip: Just drag your image into the tool, let it compress, and download the smaller version.

🖼️ Ideal image settings for the CMS

For best results, we recommend:

• Dimensions: at least 1800 x 1200 pixels

• File format: JPG or PNG

• Resolution: 72 dpi (optimized for web)

• File size: ideally between 500 KB and 2 MB

✅ Summary

✔️ Max. image size: 6 MB
✔️ Avoid 300 dpi print files – not suitable for web
✔️ Use web versions or compress images with free tools
✔️ Balance file size and image quality for smooth uploads

📩 Need help or have questions?
Just reach out at hello@giggle.tips – we’re happy to support you anytime!