How to Add Task Cover Images in ClickUp
Adding a task cover image in ClickUp is an easy way to make important work stand out, improve visual organization, and quickly recognize tasks at a glance. This guide walks you through every available option to add, change, and remove task covers so your workspace looks clear and consistent.
The information below is based on the official ClickUp help documentation and applies to task views that support covers.
Where task cover images appear in ClickUp
Task cover images are shown only in certain views and layouts. Knowing where they appear helps you decide when adding a cover will have the most impact.
- Task cards in specific views:
- Board view
- Calendar view
- Workload view
- Task views that display the full task:
- Task view 2.0
- Doc view when a task is embedded
Some views, such as List view, may not show large covers but can still benefit from attachments and assets that you set up while configuring tasks in ClickUp.
Ways to add a task cover image in ClickUp
There are several methods to add a cover depending on the type of content you already have inside your task. You can use:
- Task attachments (images and supported files)
- Images uploaded through comments
- Images stored inside Docs
- Task templates that already include a cover
You must have the ability to edit the task to set or change a cover image in ClickUp.
Use task attachments as cover images in ClickUp
Any supported image attachment can be used as a task cover. This is the most direct and common method.
Steps to set an attachment as a ClickUp task cover
- Open the task where you want to add a cover.
- Scroll to the Attachments section.
- Hover over the image you want to use.
- Click the three-dot menu on the attachment.
- Select Set as Cover.
The selected file will appear as the task cover in supported ClickUp views and on the top of the task view.
Supported file types for ClickUp task covers
Task covers work best with standard image formats. Typical supported formats include:
- .jpg / .jpeg
- .png
- .gif (static display)
- Other common image file types supported by attachments
If an attachment cannot be used as a cover, it simply will not display in the task cover options in ClickUp.
Use comment attachments as ClickUp task covers
Images shared in task comments can also be promoted to covers. This is useful when teammates collaborate and drop visuals during discussions.
Set a comment image as a cover in ClickUp
- Open the task and navigate to the Comments section.
- Find the comment containing the image.
- Hover over the image preview.
- Click the Set as Cover option if available.
The image becomes the task cover while still remaining attached to the original comment thread in ClickUp.
Use Docs to set task cover images in ClickUp
If you store visual assets or screenshots inside Docs, you can still turn them into task covers. This is helpful when documentation and visuals live together.
Add an image from a Doc as a ClickUp task cover
- Open the related Doc that contains the image.
- Ensure the Doc is connected or linked to the task.
- Locate the image you want to promote to a cover.
- Use the available Doc or task options to attach that image to the task.
- Once attached, set it as a cover from the Attachments section as described earlier.
Because Docs are widely used in ClickUp for documentation, turning Doc images into task covers is a simple way to keep visual context aligned with written content.
Use templates with predefined cover images in ClickUp
Task templates can also store cover images. When you apply a template that includes a cover, newly created tasks can automatically inherit that cover image.
Apply a template that includes a ClickUp cover image
- From any List, create a new task.
- Choose a Template from your saved task templates.
- Confirm that the template includes an attachment selected as a cover.
- Apply the template to the new task.
The task will be created with the same cover image that was configured on the original template. This is ideal for standardized processes or recurring task types in ClickUp.
Change or remove a task cover in ClickUp
You can easily switch to a different cover or remove it if it is no longer relevant.
Change the current ClickUp task cover
- Open the task that already has a cover image.
- Scroll to the Attachments area.
- Hover over another image you want to use.
- Click the three-dot menu on that attachment.
- Select Set as Cover.
The new image immediately replaces the old cover across supported ClickUp views.
Remove a task cover in ClickUp
- Open the task.
- Hover over the existing cover image at the top of the task.
- Use the available option to Remove cover (or equivalent icon).
The cover is removed, but the original attachment remains in the task unless you delete it separately.
Best practices for task cover images in ClickUp
To keep your workspace organized and efficient, follow these practical tips when setting covers:
- Use consistent visuals: Choose similar styles or colors for related task types.
- Keep covers relevant: Select images that clearly hint at the task’s content or priority.
- Optimize image size: Use images that are large enough to be clear but not excessively heavy.
- Standardize via templates: Save popular covers inside task templates to speed up new task creation.
Learn more about ClickUp task covers
For the most accurate and up-to-date reference on task cover features in ClickUp, always review the official documentation.
If you need strategic help implementing workflows or optimizing work management setups, you can also explore expert consulting resources such as Consultevo for additional guidance.
By following the steps above, you can quickly add, adjust, and manage task cover images in ClickUp, making it easier for your team to scan boards, recognize work, and keep important tasks visually prioritized.
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