Facebook cover photo size: resize to 851×315
Updated Nothing is uploaded
Facebook covers display at about 820 × 312 px on desktop and a taller 16:9 slice on phones. Upload 851 × 315 (or double, 1702 × 630, for sharper screens) and keep the important part inside the mobile safe zone.
Desktop shows about 820 × 312; phones show a 16:9 slice and crop the sides — keep faces and text in the middle 560 px.
How to resize
- Pick the Facebook size you need (the most common one is selected).
- Choose your image — it's resized instantly in your browser.
- Fill (crop) to cover the frame and drag to choose what's kept, or Fit (no crop) to keep the whole image with a colour or blurred background.
- Download and upload it straight to the platform.
Facebook cover sizes
| Use | Pixels | Ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Page / profile cover | 851×315 | 2.70:1 | Desktop shows about 820 × 312; phones show a 16:9 slice and crop the sides — keep faces and text in the middle 560 px. · Safe area 560×315 |
| Cover, sharp on retina | 1702×630 | 2.70:1 | Safe area 1120×630 |
| Event cover | 1920×1005 | 1.91:1 |
Desktop vs mobile crop
Desktop shows a wide strip; phones show the full height but cut the left and right edges. That's why text near the edges disappears on mobile. Turn on the safe area to keep it inside the middle section, and avoid the lower-left where the profile picture sits on personal profiles.
For logos or text, PNG avoids blurry JPG edges; for photos, JPG under 100 KB loads fastest.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Facebook cover photo size?
Upload 851 × 315 px (or 1702 × 630 for high-resolution screens). Facebook shows about 820 × 312 on desktop and 640 × 360 on phones.
Why is my Facebook cover cropped on mobile?
Phones show a taller 16:9 slice and cut off the sides. Keep important content in the centre.
What size is a Facebook event cover?
1920 × 1005 px (about 1.91:1).
Are my images uploaded?
No. Resizing happens in your browser; your image never leaves your device.
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