Realize's placements across our 20,000+ publisher sites provide you with a quality ad experience, however, these placements vary in size and can result in image cropping challenges. Image sizes and cropping can vary greatly from widget to widget.
To ensure each image is optimally cropped and centered, we recommend adhering to Realize's creative best practices, however, we also have two tools to help you verify and control how your ads look before a single dollar is spent - Ads Preview and Cropping Tool with the Extend Image Feature.
The Ads Preview feature allows you to see what your ad will look like across different placements and configurations before your campaigns go live.
The Cropping Tool allows advertisers to customize the same image to look across different ratios. Cropping an image provides you with the ability to adjust the cropping frame to highlight the preferred area of the image. When you upload or select an image for your ad, we’ll create a preview of the ad in different aspect ratios.
If important information is being cropped in your image, use the Extend Image feature to automatically extend the image without having to edit the underlying image file
Ads Preview:
When you upload or edit an image, the Advanced Ads Preview will appear on the right side of your screen. Here you can see how your placements look across the most common placements in our network, including Yahoo Mail (using the Pencil Ad format), the Yahoo Homepage, and other Publishers, when creating, editing, or duplicating ads.
An advanced preview URL feature is also available, allowing you to easily share previews with clients. However, please note that clicking on the ad within the preview will not work as expected; instead, it will lead to a random link that is not connected to the actual campaign
If you would like to see a live site demo of your ad:
Click on the icon found in the top right of the Ads Preview.
Click on the publisher on which you want to see a preview of your ad
You will see your ad appear in the relevant placements
The Cropping tool
The Cropping tool can be accessed when editing your ads.
When hovering the image, the Edit banner will appear:
2. When you click to edit, you will be able to optimize ad appearance by adjusting aspect ratios.
3. Use "Replace" to upload assets in exact ratios. Keep important elements within the safe zone (41px from edges) to ensure visibility across all platforms.
4. Hit 'Apply' to update your image with the new cropping
The Extend Image Feature
By clicking on the Extent Image button, we will be leveraging Generative AI to automatically extend your ad's image without losing vital information. This can help you ensure your image isn't being cropped in any placement's aspect ratio.
For example, using the Extend Image feature has added a chin to this necklace image.
Note: Be cognitive that this is AI and the new parts of the image must make sense and look correct & believable.
Additionally, once you have your aspect ratio looking the way you want it in one aspect ratio, you should check and adjust all the ad ratios in the Preview pane to make sure the extended image serves in the most ideal way.
Once you Submit/Save the ad after using Extend Image, the new image replaces the original image with the AI enchanced image. It will create a new image URL. In order to revert to the original image, you will have to re-upload it.
✅ If you have any questions or concerns regarding your disabled campaign, please contact your Account Manager, email us at support@taboola.com, or reach out via chat within Realize.