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msapplication-TileImage
Learn how to use the msapplication-TileImage meta tag to improve your site.
Specifies the image to be used when the website is pinned to the Windows Start menu as a Live Tile. This tag is part of Microsoft's compatibility meta tags for enhancing user experience on Windows devices.
Code Examples
<meta name="msapplication-TileImage" content="/path/to/square-image-144x144.png" />
<meta name="msapplication-TileImage" content="/path/to/square-logo-310x310.png" />
<meta name="msapplication-TileImage" content="/path/to/rectangle-image-300x150.png" />
<meta name="msapplication-TileImage" content="" />
Recommendations
- Use Square ImagesEnsure the image provided is square. Microsoft recommends a minimum size of 144×144 pixels for optimal display on different devices.
- Consider Transparent BackgroundImages with transparent backgrounds are more versatile, allowing the Windows Start menu's color scheme to show through, creating a more integrated appearance.
- File Format MattersAlthough PNG is recommended for its support for transparency, JPEG can also be used, especially for more complex images where file size may be a concern.
- High Resolution for Better DisplayFor a crisper and clearer display on high-resolution devices, consider using images larger than the minimum recommendation, scaling up to 310×310 pixels.
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