How-to Guide
Create an Image Grid for Notion Pages and Databases
Notion's image blocks don't support galleries or side-by-side layouts natively. A pre-composed grid gives you complete layout control — and looks far more professional than stacked image blocks.
Try MergeFrame — FreeNotion is the go-to for team wikis and project docs, but its image handling is limited — images display as full-width blocks stacked vertically. No native side-by-side or gallery mode.
A pre-composed grid solves this elegantly: product specs with wireframe + mockup + implementation in 1×3, meeting notes with 4 whiteboard photos in 2×2, onboarding docs with 3 key screens in one image.
Export at 1600px wide for Notion's content column — sharp on Retina, under 5MB free plan limit. For database galleries, use grids as cover images — a 1×2 before/after or 2×2 deliverables grid makes databases visually scannable.
How to Do It — Step by Step
- 1
Identify what to show
Comparison, workflow, overview, or documentation sequence.
- 2
Capture consistent images
Dark theme recommended for Notion's interface.
- 3
Open MergeFrame and build
Visit mergeframe.com. 1×3 for workflows, 2×2 for overviews.
- 4
Export at 1600px wide
Optimal for Notion's content column. Under 5MB.
- 5
Embed in Notion
Type /image, upload grid PNG, add descriptive caption.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Best image size for Notion?
1600px wide — sharp on Retina, under 5MB free limit. Database covers: 1500×600px (2.5:1).
Can I use grids in database galleries?
Yes. Set grid as cover image. Turns your gallery into a visual dashboard.
Does Notion compress images?
Yes. Export at slightly higher resolution (1600–2000px) to compensate.
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