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Use the max-image-preview:large setting or AMP to enable large image previews in Discover.

Google Discover optimization

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    Why this matters

    Enabling this setting or AMP allows Google to show large image previews, increasing Discover traffic potential.

    A STARTING-POINT EXAMPLE

    Hypothetical standard operating procedure

    Adapt this example to your site, access, tools, and change process. It is our suggested procedure, informed by the sources below.

    1. Add max-image-preview:large directive to robots meta tag or HTTP header.
    2. Alternatively, implement AMP pages complying with AMP standards.
    3. Verify that Google indexes and recognizes the directives.
    4. Test Discover appearance for large image usage.
    5. Monitor metrics for traffic uplift.

    Watch for

    Without these settings, images may be limited to smaller thumbnails, reducing engagement.

    Definition of done

    Discover shows large preview images increasing visibility and user interest.

    Sources & attribution

    1. Get on Discover | Google Search Central ↗
    2. Get on Discover | Google Search Central ↗

    Original checklist wording and example SOP by Best SEO Checklist, using source-grounded AI assistance. Editorial contact: Ted Kubaitis, @tedkubaitis on Teams. Check current source guidance before implementation.