This or That Pictures: Sizes, Steps and Pairs That Work as Images

Two images side by side, a label under each, and "or" between them.

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PenguinorPuffin
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  1. This or that questions with pictures: animals
  2. Places and scenes
  3. Objects and things to do
  4. This or that emoji pairs
  5. This or that aesthetic pairs
  6. This or that logo pairs
  7. Image sizes for this or that graphics
  8. How to make this or that pictures in Canva
  9. How to make this or that pictures in Google Slides
  10. Where to get this or that clipart, PNG files and photos
  11. Emoji, aesthetic and visual layout ideas
  12. Frequently asked questions

This or that questions with pictures: animals

Animals make the easiest this or that photos. Every animal has a clear shape, and kids who cannot read yet can still point to one.

  1. PenguinorPuffin?
  2. FoxorOwl?
  3. PuppyorDuckling?
  4. JellyfishorSeahorse?
  5. GiraffeorElephant?
  6. HorseorUnicorn?
  7. HedgehogorHamster?
  8. FlamingoorPeacock?
  9. TurtleorFrog?
  10. ButterflyorLadybug?
  11. Red pandaorSloth?
  12. WhaleorSeal?
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Places and scenes

Scenery pairs fill the whole frame, so they also work as a this or that background with the labels on top.

  1. Beach hutorMountain cabin?
  2. TreehouseorYurt?
  3. CastleorSpaceship?
  4. LighthouseorWindmill?
  5. DesertorRainforest?
  6. Northern lightsorShooting star?
  7. WaterfallorGeyser?
  8. Hot springorSnowy forest?
  9. Tiny houseorHouseboat?
  10. HammockorRooftop pool?

Objects and things to do

  1. Hot air balloonorSubmarine?
  2. SkateboardorPogo stick?
  3. BikeorCanoe?
  4. RocketorTime machine?
  5. Rain bootsorFlip-flops?
  6. UmbrellaorSunglasses?
  7. GuitarorPiano?
  8. CameraorPaintbrush?
  9. KiteorPaper boat?
  10. TrampolineorSwing set?
  11. WatermelonorPineapple?
  12. MacaronsorCupcakes?
  13. PopcornorCotton candy?

This or that emoji pairs

An emoji version needs no images at all. Type the emoji into a story, a chat or a slide in a large font size. Each option below shows the emoji with its label.

  1. ⭐ Staror🌙 Moon?
  2. 🐶 Dogor🐱 Cat?
  3. 🍕 Pizzaor🌮 Taco?
  4. 🏖️ Beachor🏔️ Mountains?
  5. ☕ Coffeeor🧋 Bubble tea?
  6. 🎮 Video gamesor📚 Books?
  7. 🌷 Tulipsor🌵 Cactus?
  8. 🚗 Caror✈️ Plane?
  9. 🍦 Ice creamor🍩 Donut?
  10. 🎸 Rockor🎻 Classical?
  11. ❄️ Snow dayor☀️ Pool day?
  12. 🦄 Unicornor🧜 Mermaid?

This or that aesthetic pairs

Aesthetic pairs compare moods and styles. They work best as photo collages on a story or a Pinterest-style board.

  1. CottagecoreorDark academia?
  2. Y2KorVintage?
  3. PastelorNeon?
  4. MinimalistorMaximalist?
  5. Film cameraorPolaroid?
  6. Fairy lightsorCandles?
  7. Vinyl recordsorCassettes?
  8. Sunset skyorStarry sky?
  9. Cherry blossomsorFall leaves?
  10. Plants everywhereorClear surfaces?
  11. Rose goldorSilver?
  12. Rainy windoworSunny patio?
  13. Handwritten notesorTyped lists?
  14. BookshoporRecord store?

Brand matchups read instantly as logos. Logos are trademarks of their companies. Use them in a private game or a personal post, and keep them off anything you sell.

  1. NikeorAdidas?
  2. McDonald'sorBurger King?
  3. NetflixorHulu?
  4. iPhoneorPixel?
  5. StarbucksorDunkin'?
  6. LegoorMinecraft?
  7. TargetorWalmart?
  8. SpotifyorYouTube Music?
  9. CokeorPepsi?
  10. Chick-fil-AorPopeyes?
  11. CrocsorBirkenstocks?
  12. NintendoorPlayStation?
  13. Hot WheelsorMatchbox?
  14. PixarorDreamWorks?

Image sizes for this or that graphics

  • Instagram, Facebook or TikTok story: 1080x1920 pixels (9:16).
  • Square feed post: 1080x1080 pixels (1:1).
  • Portrait feed post: 1080x1350 pixels (4:5).
  • Classroom or meeting slide: 1920x1080 pixels (16:9).
  • Printed page: US Letter (8.5x11 inches) or A4, with each picture about 3.5 inches wide.
  • Keep text and faces out of the top and bottom 250 pixels of a story. The app puts its own buttons there.

How to make this or that pictures in Canva

  1. Open Canva and click Create a design. Pick Instagram Story for a phone or Presentation for a screen.
  2. Add a background color or split the page into two blocks with two rectangles from the Elements tab.
  3. Search Elements or Photos for each option, such as "penguin" and "puffin". Drag one image onto each half.
  4. Add a text box under each image with the option name. Use at least 60-point text on a story.
  5. Put a large "OR" in the middle where the halves meet.
  6. Duplicate the page for each new pair and swap the images and labels.
  7. Click Share, then Download, and pick PNG for images or PDF for printing.

How to make this or that pictures in Google Slides

  1. Open a blank presentation. Google Slides uses 16:9 by default, which fits a projector.
  2. For a phone story, go to File, then Page setup, choose Custom and enter 1080 by 1920 pixels.
  3. Use Insert, then Image, then Upload from computer to add one image to the left and one to the right.
  4. Add a text box under each image with the label, and one in the middle with "or".
  5. Duplicate the slide for each pair with Ctrl+D (Cmd+D on a Mac).
  6. Present full screen in class, or use File, then Download, then PNG image to save the current slide as a single picture.

Where to get this or that clipart, PNG files and photos

Use images you have the right to share. A picture on a search results page belongs to whoever made it, even when it looks free.

  • Unsplash, Pexels and Pixabay offer free photos under their own licenses. Credit is optional on most, but read the terms on each site.
  • Openclipart publishes clip art in the public domain, so you can use it in classroom handouts and posts.
  • Wikimedia Commons lists the license on every file. Many need a credit line with the author's name.
  • In Google Images, open Tools, then Usage rights, and choose Creative Commons licenses. Then check the license on the source page.
  • Canva's own Elements library includes free graphics you can use inside Canva designs. Items marked with a crown need a paid plan.
  • Your own photos are the safest choice. Snap the real snack, toy or pet and you avoid license questions.

Emoji, aesthetic and visual layout ideas

  • Split screen: one this or that photo on each half, labels at the bottom, "or" in a circle in the middle.
  • Top and bottom: stack the two images on a story so each one gets the full width of the phone.
  • Emoji only: a plain background with two large emoji. Type them as text so you need no image files.
  • Aesthetic collage: 3 small photos per side in matching colors, such as cream and brown for dark academia.
  • Checklist grid: 10 rows of pairs with two empty circles per row. Viewers screenshot it and fill in their picks.
  • Use one font and two colors for every slide in a set. A consistent style makes a this or that visual series easy to spot.

Frequently asked questions

What are this or that pictures?

This or that pictures are two images side by side, one for each option, with a short label under each and "or" between them. You can build one in Canva or Google Slides in about 5 minutes.

Put two images side by side on one slide or story, label each one and add "or" between them. Canva and Google Slides both work. Use 1080x1920 pixels for a story and 1920x1080 for a classroom screen, then download the result as a PNG.

Use free photo sites such as Unsplash, Pexels and Pixabay, the public domain clip art on Openclipart, or your own photos. Check the license on each image before you post it. Images from a regular search are often copyrighted.

No. This site is text only and does not host image files. It gives you the pairs, the sizes and the steps to make your own pictures. You can also print any page with your browser's Print button or save it as a PDF.

A this or that picture for an Instagram story is 1080x1920 pixels, a 9:16 ratio. A square feed post is 1080x1080 pixels and a portrait post is 1080x1350 pixels. Keep labels away from the top and bottom edges of a story.

A this or that PNG keeps a transparent background, so a cut-out penguin sits cleanly on any color. JPG fills the background with white or another color. Use PNG for clipart and icons and JPG for full photos.

Type two emoji in a large font on a plain background, such as a star and a moon, and add a label under each. On an Instagram story, the text tool accepts emoji directly. No image files are needed.

Yes, for kids under 7 and for English learners. Playing this or that with pictures lets them answer without reading. Keep each image simple, one object on a plain background, and say the pair aloud as you show it.

Usually yes for a private game or a personal post, since you are naming the brand, not selling with it. Logos stay trademarks of their owners. Do not put them on printables, stickers or anything you sell.

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