Using a Files & Media property as your gallery cover ensures faster loading, consistent display, and better-optimized images in Super, providing a structured and SEO-friendly way to showcase your content
When building a Gallery database in Notion and publishing it with Super, you may wonder whether it’s better to use a Files & Media property or the default Notion Page Cover for your card images.
While both options work, using a Files & Media property is generally more efficient and reliable in Super..
Why Use Files & Media as Your Gallery Cover
- More reliable rendering – Files & Media is a structured database property, so Super reads and displays it more consistently.
- More predictable updates – Images sync and refresh more reliably compared to page covers.
- Better performance – Only the assigned card image loads, making gallery previews cleaner and more optimized.
- Proper thumbnail sizing – Files & Media images behave better in gallery layouts, while page covers are large hero-style images.
- More structured content – As part of the database schema, Files & Media keeps content consistent and easier for Super to render properly.
How to Set Files & Media as Your Gallery Cover
- Open your Notion database.
- Add a new property.
- Select Files & Media as the property type.
- Upload your image to each database item.
- Switch your database to Gallery view.
- Click the three dots (•••) → Layout → Card preview.
- Select the Files & Media property you created.
Your gallery will now use the structured image instead of the page cover.
When Should You Use Page Cover Instead?
Page covers are best when:
- You’re designing a standalone landing page
- You want a strong hero image at the top of a page
- The page is not primarily displayed inside a Gallery database
Recommended Setup for Super Users
For blog listings, resource libraries, portfolios, or any database-driven layout in Super: Use a Files & Media property as the Gallery card preview.
For landing pages or standalone content: Use the Page Cover for visual impact.