How to Create a Push Notification with a Large Image in AlertWise

Creating a Push Notification with a Large Image in AlertWise is one of the most effective ways to grab your audience’s attention. If you also want more people to click on your push notifications and increase engagement then be alert and rich media like large image supports emojis. By following the steps given below you can easily increase the click rate by adding large images to web push notifications.

First of all you should have an alertwise account created and any project/website should be added (setup) to the dashboard of that account. If you have not created an account till now then create an account by clicking on the “Create Free Account” button.

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Step-by-Step: How to Create a Large Image Notification in AlertWise

To set large image in web push notification from Let’s follow the steps given below.

Step 1: Log In to Your AlertWise Dashboard

1. To login, open the Alertvice login page or click on the login link.

2. When the login page opens, enter your registered email and password, or if you had logged in with Google then login with Google again.

Step 2: Start a New Notification

1. Navigate to Notifications > Send

2. The message tab will open, feed all the necessary data of notifications there. Such as Notification Title, Notification Message, Notification URL, Notification Icon etc.

Step 3: Enable the Large Image Option

1. A toggle button will appear below the Show Large Image label, enable it.

2. Then click on Upload Image, which will open many uploading options in front of you. You can upload from:

   • 📂 Your Local Disk
   • 🌐 A Web Address (URL)
   • 🖼️ The Gallery (images used in previous broadcasts)

Step 4: Follow Image Guidelines

While using large images, you have to keep in mind the following tips.

1. Image size should be less than 5mb

2. Recommended dimensions:

   • Desktop: 360 x 180 px
   • Mobile: 360 x 80 px

3. The image format can be JPG, JPEG, PNG, GIF, WEBP, AVIF, SVG.

Step 5: Understand Media Retention & Limitations

1. If you upload image from “Your Local Disk” option then this data will remain only for 30 days, after that it will be erased, to avoid this always upload image from external link.

2. Re-upload images if using a duplicate or draft older than 30 days

3. You can only upload images, video or audio or some other file formats are not supported.

4. To keep lifetime large images always upload images on your own server/hosting and use its link to upload large images.

Tips to Optimize Push Notifications with Images

Below are some tips with the help of which you can upload effective large images and generate more conversions by sending notifications to your customers.

Use Contrast & Branding

Keep in mind that the large image should be simple and should easily provide information about your brand or product to the user.

Keep It Simple

Keep the image simple, with detailed graphics, clear, bold and good text format and visuals so that it is easy for the customer to understand and they click on the notification quickly.

Test Different Images

In Alertwise, as soon as you edit a notification, its preview is visible on the right side. There you can see the preview of the large image and then select the large image that you like.

Align Image with CTA

The image should always match the title and detailed subject of the notification so that the subscriber can immediately know what the notification is about by looking at the image.

FAQ

What is a Push Notification with a Large Image in AlertWise?

A Push Notification with a Large Image in AlertWise is a rich push message that includes a visual element to enhance the content. It helps catch user attention more effectively than standard text notifications, improving click-through rates and engagement.

What are the recommended image sizes for large image notifications?

Desktop: 360×180 pixels
Mobile: 360×80 pixels
Maximum File Size: 5MB
Keeping your image within these dimensions ensures it displays properly across devices.

Where can I upload the image for my notification?

You can upload your image in AlertWise from:
Your local computer
A web URL
The Gallery (which stores previously used images)

How long are uploaded images stored in AlertWise?

Images uploaded to AlertWise are stored for 30 days. If you use a draft or duplicate a campaign after 30 days, you’ll need to re-upload the image. For longer use, it’s recommended to host images on your own server.

Can I send push notifications with videos or audio files?

No. AlertWise or other notification techniques currently does not support video or audio uploads in push notifications. Only static image files (like JPEG or PNG) are supported, with a 5MB size limit.