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Albums — Appearance

PixCrowd Hub · Content → Albums → Appearance

Customize how a selected album looks to guests, including its cover, title, description, and photo arrangement.

Open the Appearance tab

  1. Select your event in PixCrowd Hub.
  2. Open Content → Albums.
  3. Select the album you want to customize.
  4. Choose Appearance.

Album cover

The Album cover section controls the image shown as the album's cover on the guest page.

  1. In Album cover, click Edit.
  2. Follow the available image-selection controls to choose or update the cover.
  3. Review the result using View as guest.

Image guidance shown in Hub:

  • Recommended dimensions: 1920 × 1080 pixels (16:9).
  • Supported formats: JPG or PNG.
  • Maximum file size: 5 MB.

Album title and description

  • Album title: The name displayed at the top of the album. It is also the album name shown in Hub.
  • Description (optional): Additional text shown with the album. The interface indicates a 250-character limit.

Use a short, descriptive title, such as Reception Party or Ceremony Highlights. The description can tell guests what they will find in the album.

Album style

Choose how photos are arranged in the guest-facing album:

StyleDescription in Hub
GridModern grid layout
MasonryDynamic layout
ListSimple list view

Select the layout that best suits your collection, then use View as guest to inspect the appearance.

Preview the guest experience

Click View as guest near the selected album's title to inspect the guest-facing presentation. Check that the cover, title, description, and layout look appropriate.

Frequently asked questions

What size should my album cover be?

The recommended size is 1920 × 1080 pixels, using a 16:9 aspect ratio. Upload a JPG or PNG file no larger than 5 MB.

Is an album description required?

No. The description field is optional.

How do I change which photos appear in the album?

Use the album's Content tab. The Appearance tab controls presentation rather than album membership.

How do I share the album?

Open the album's Share tab. Sharing options will be documented separately.