We have created templates for you that are U of G branded, use these as your profile avatar, banner and profile images.
Image/Media Sizes
Each social media platform has different specifications for optimal content sizing. Hootsuite has put together a website for Social Media Image Sizes: A Quick Reference Guide for Each Network that you can visit and find any size requirements for the platform of choice.
Profile Image/Avatar
Use this file to create your U of G branded social media profile image/avatar. We’ve created one as a square and circle for various types of social media profiles.
![](https://news.uoguelph.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/uofg-avatar-square.png)
![](https://news.uoguelph.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/uofg-avatar-circle.png)
Banner or Cover Image
Example of the Twitter cover image with the U of G branded template applied.
![twitter cover image example](https://news.uoguelph.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/twitter-cover-img-1.jpg)
Blockquote Templates
Here are three different versions of Blockquote templates for you to create U of G branded content with ease. They are provided in InDesign, Photoshop and Canva template formats.
You will be able to add in your own background image and text.
![Template A](news.uoguelph.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Template-A-Example-1000x625.jpg)
![](news.uoguelph.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Template-B-Example-1000x625.jpg)
![Template C](https://news.uoguelph.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Template-C-Example-1000x625.jpg)
Using the Templates in the Canva App
1. Within the Canva App, click on the 3 dots in the top right corner of your chosen template.
![canva 1](https://news.uoguelph.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IMG_0846-563x1000.jpg)
2. Choose “Make a copy” in order to edit your own copy, and NOT the original.
![Canva 2](https://news.uoguelph.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IMG_0846-example-563x1000.jpg)