When working with Abyssale, you might encounter two common visual concerns: pixelated previews and image quality in small formats. Let's understand why these happen and how to achieve the best results.
Preview Display vs. Actual Quality
Why do banners look pixelated in the preview?
When viewing your generated visuals in Abyssale's preview window, smaller banners may appear pixelated. This is normal and doesn't reflect the actual quality of your files:
Our preview window automatically scales up smaller banners for better visibility
Standard ad sizes (like 300x250 pixels) are stretched in the preview
This stretching makes individual pixels more noticeable
The actual generated file maintains its intended quality
How to view banners correctly
To see exactly how your banner will appear to your audience:
Open the banner in the share link preview
Look for the "View at true scale" button
Click this button to display the banner at its true dimensions
The banner will now appear exactly as it will to your end users in a new tab
Image Quality and Scaling
Understanding Resolution Loss
Think of it like watching a 4K movie on an old TV:
A 4K movie contains millions of pixels of information
An old TV can only display a limited number of pixels
The TV must compress all that information into its available pixels
This compression inevitably results in some loss of detail
The same applies when using high-resolution images in small banner formats:
Example:
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Best Practices for Optimal Quality
1. Image Selection
Use images that are closer to your target dimensions
Avoid using extremely high-resolution images for very small formats
Consider preparing images at the correct size before importing
2. Format Considerations
Original Image Size | Banner Format | Result |
4000x4000px | 300x250px | Significant compression, potential detail loss |
600x500px | 300x250px | Minor compression, better quality |
300x250px | 300x250px | No compression, optimal quality |
3. Quality Verification
Always use the "View at true scale" option for accurate preview
Download and check the final file
View at 100% scale to see true quality
Verify file dimensions match your specifications
Technical Tips
Use images no more than 2-3 times larger than your target format
Remember that most digital advertising has limited viewport sizes
Consider your end-use case when selecting image sizes
For small web banners, some detail loss is normal and acceptable
Still Have Questions?
If you're concerned about visual quality:
Try using images closer to your target format size
Test different image resolutions
Always view the final result at actual size
Contact our support team for specific guidance
By understanding both preview behavior and image scaling, you can better prepare your assets and achieve the best possible results in your generated visuals.
Need more help? Our support team is ready to assist you with any specific concerns about your projects.