How to Create Beautiful Notion Cover Images

Notion pages with custom covers look 10x more professional. They signal organization, attention to detail, and care.

Here's how to create them.

Why Cover Images Matter

Default Notion pages feel unfinished. A cover image:

• Creates visual hierarchy
• Makes pages memorable
• Shows professionalism
• Improves navigation (you recognize pages faster)

For client-facing docs, team wikis, or personal dashboards, covers make a difference.

Notion Cover Dimensions

Recommended size: 1500 x 600 pixels

This works well across desktop and mobile. The visible area changes based on window size, so keep important content centered.

Safe zone: Keep key visuals in the center 1200 x 400 pixel area.

Cover Image Ideas

For project pages

• Screenshot of the project in a device mockup
• Key metrics or dashboard view
• Project logo with gradient background

For documentation

• Tool icons or logos
• Abstract gradients with text
• Relevant screenshots

For personal dashboards

• Aesthetic gradients
• Minimal text headers
• Themed images matching your style

Using Screenshots as Covers

Product pages and project docs look great with actual screenshots:

1. Take a screenshot of your product/project

2. Add it to a device frame (MacBook or browser works well)

3. Add a gradient background

4. Export at 1500 x 600 pixels

5. Upload to Notion

This creates a professional, contextual header.

Design Tips

Keep it simple

Notion covers are small. Complex images get lost. Stick to:

• Simple gradients
• Minimal text (if any)
• One focal point

Match your aesthetic

If your Notion workspace has a theme (dark mode, specific colors), match your covers to it.

Consider contrast

Your page title appears over the cover. Make sure there's enough contrast for readability.

Stay consistent

Use similar styles across related pages. Same gradient direction, same device frames, same color palette.

Quick Workflow

For screenshot-based covers:

1. Capture your screenshot

2. Upload to a mockup tool

3. Add device frame + gradient background

4. Export at 1500 x 600

5. Upload to Notion as cover

Total time: about 2 minutes per cover.

Free Resources

Gradients

• Use your mockup tool's built-in gradients
• Or create simple ones in any design tool

Icons

• Simple Icons (simpleicons.org)
• Heroicons

Inspiration

• Browse Notion template galleries
• Check Twitter for #NotionTemplate posts

For Teams

If you're setting up a team workspace:

• Create a cover template
• Define brand colors for gradients
• Use consistent device frames
• Document the style guide

This keeps everything cohesive as the workspace grows.

Related Reading

• Screenshot Size Guide: Dimensions for Every Platform - Image dimensions reference
• The Complete Guide to Browser Mockups - Browser frames for cover images

Conclusion

Notion covers are small details that make a big impact. A few minutes creating custom covers transforms a messy workspace into a professional one.

Start with your most-used pages. Screenshot-based covers with device mockups work great for product and project pages.