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Tier list image sizes and tile shapes

By Farasat Abbas Naqvi·Updated July 2026

When you build an image tier list, the tile shape and size change how it looks. Here is how to pick the right one — square, round, landscape, portrait or original.

Build an image tier list:
Open image maker

Pick a tile shape

Above the tray you can set the tile shape for the whole board. Options include Square (the default, works for almost anything), Round (great for faces and logos), Landscape (posters, album art), Portrait (movie posters, characters), Pill and Capsule for a stylized look, and Original to keep each image’s native aspect ratio.

What image size should you upload?

You do not need exact dimensions — images are automatically scaled and cropped to fit the tile. For best quality, upload images at least 200×200px so they stay sharp. Square-ish source images look best in square and round tiles.

Keep the original aspect ratio

Ranking posters or wide artwork? Choose the Original shape so nothing gets cropped — each tile keeps its true proportions. Landscape and portrait shapes give a consistent crop instead.

It applies to the whole board

The shape control sits next to the tray because it affects every tile at once — change it any time and the board (and your PNG export) updates instantly.

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About the author
Farasat Abbas Naqvi

Farasat is an engineer who designs websites and builds practical online tools in his spare time. He created Tier List Maker after using other ranking sites that asked for an account, stamped watermarks on downloads, or simply did not work well on a phone. He is not a professional gamer or a self-described tier-list expert — he builds and maintains this site himself, fixes issues, and adds features based on what visitors actually ask for.