Recommended upload (2×)
Recommended1640×624 ~2.63:1
Best export for clear covers on phones and modern screens. Same ratio as desktop display.
Use in toolFacebook · Image size
Facebook Cover Photo Size
One upload, two crops. Get the pixels Facebook actually uses, keep faces in the mobile center, then download a clear file without leaving this page.
Browser crop · stays on your device
Crop your Facebook cover
1640 × 624
Add a photo to crop
Upload a wide photo—or try the sample—then drag so faces stay in the mobile center before you download.
Live preview
Desktop vs mobile
Upload a photo above to compare both frames.
Size specs
Publish at 2× when you can. Desktop and mobile rows explain what viewers see—not separate uploads. OG is listed so you do not confuse it with a cover.
Publish
Export this for Facebook upload.
| Asset | Pixels | Ratio | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended upload (2×) Recommended | 1640×624 | ~2.63:1 | Best export for clear covers on phones and modern screens. Same ratio as desktop display. | Use in tool |
What Facebook shows
Reference sizes and crops—not always separate upload files.
Desktop display
820×312 ~2.63:1
What large screens show for profiles and Pages. Use for a quick 1× check.
Use in toolMobile display (preview)
640×360 16:9
Approximate phone frame only. Live Facebook still re-crops from one wide upload.
Use in tool| Asset | Pixels | Ratio | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desktop display | 820×312 | ~2.63:1 | What large screens show for profiles and Pages. Use for a quick 1× check. | Use in tool |
| Mobile display (preview) | 640×360 | 16:9 | Approximate phone frame only. Live Facebook still re-crops from one wide upload. | Use in tool |
Not this asset
Listed so you do not confuse them with the size on this page.
Link preview (OG)
Wrong slot1200×630 ~1.91:1
Not a cover—only for shared link thumbnails. Do not upload this as your banner.
Not available in the crop tool
| Asset | Pixels | Ratio | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Link preview (OG) Wrong slot | 1200×630 | ~1.91:1 | Not a cover—only for shared link thumbnails. Do not upload this as your banner. | — |
Why pixels alone are not enough
Facebook keeps one cover file, then shows a wide strip on desktop (~820×312) and a tighter center crop on phones (~640×360). Edges that look fine on a monitor can vanish on mobile.
Correct dimensions keep the image clear. A center safe zone—and the live Desktop vs mobile preview in the tool—keeps the message readable everywhere.
Good vs weak crop
Same wide frame—placement decides whether phones still see your message.
Works on phone and desktop
- Face or logo near the middle
- Clear lower-left for the avatar
- Short headline inside the red mobile guide
Breaks on mobile
- Only branding on the far left or right
- Text under where the profile photo sits
- OG 1200×630 stretched into a cover slot
Before you upload
Tick these off against your crop preview—nothing is saved.
Related surfaces compared
Similar-looking slots often use different ratios—do not reuse one export for all of them.
Profile / Page cover
1640 × 624 upload
This page. Display ~820×312; phones re-crop the center.
Group cover
1640 × 856 typical
Taller than profile covers—do not reuse a profile export.
Event cover
1920 × 1005 typical
Closer to ~1.91:1. Different artboard than a Page banner.
Link preview (OG)
1200 × 630
Shared URL thumbnail only—never a cover substitute.
| Surface | Typical size | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Profile / Page cover | 1640 × 624 upload | This page. Display ~820×312; phones re-crop the center. |
| Group cover | 1640 × 856 typical | Taller than profile covers—do not reuse a profile export. |
| Event cover | 1920 × 1005 typical | Closer to ~1.91:1. Different artboard than a Page banner. |
| Link preview (OG) | 1200 × 630 | Shared URL thumbnail only—never a cover substitute. |
Desktop vs mobile crop
Desktop keeps more width. Mobile keeps a taller relative window through the middle, so left and right margins are optional for phone viewers.
The frames below are a reminder. For a real photo, use the live dual preview under the crop tool as the source of truth.
- Center faces, logos, and headlines.
- Leave the lower-left clear for the profile photo.
- On Pages, keep the lower-right calmer for call-to-action controls.
File requirements
Photos usually look best as JPG; hard-edged logos or type can stay PNG. Prefer sRGB so colors do not shift after upload.
- Recommended upload
- 1640 × 624 px
- Desktop display
- 820 × 312 px
- Mobile (approx.)
- ~640 × 360 px center crop
- Formats
- JPG or PNG (sRGB)
- File weight
- Keep it light for mobile networks
- Minimum (avoid)
- ~400 × 150 px—looks soft
Cover video (Pages)
Many business Pages can use a short cover video instead of a still. Personal profiles usually stay on a photo—confirm in Facebook for your account type before you produce a clip.
- Typical length
- About 20–90 seconds
- Still-frame size
- Match cover proportions (820×312 or larger)
- Format
- MP4 commonly works best
- Design the opening seconds like a poster—readable as a freeze-frame.
- Apply the same center safe zone; mobile still sees a tighter crop.
- Export a still fallback cover in case video is unavailable on some clients.
Common mistakes
- Putting the only logo on an edge that mobile crops away.
- Stacking text under the profile photo overlap.
- Uploading a link-preview (1200×630) image as the cover.
- Using a near-minimum file that looks blurry on phones and modern screens.
- Reusing a profile cover for Groups or Events without checking their sizes.
Safe-zone walkthrough before you publish
Safe zones matter more than the raw pixel number. Desktop keeps a wide strip; phones keep a taller center window; the circular profile photo always owns the lower-left. Walk the cover once with that mental model before you hit upload.
If a face, logo, or headline only works on a wide monitor preview, it is not finished. Use the live Desktop vs mobile preview in the crop tool, then open the published profile on a phone with the avatar visible.
- Center the hero subject inside the mobile guide first.
- Re-check the lower-left after imagining the circular avatar on top.
- On Pages, leave the lower-right calmer for call-to-action chrome.
- Confirm you exported 1640×624 (or at least 820×312)—not a 1200×630 OG card.
After you download
From this download to a live upload in a few minutes.
- 1
Download the JPG from the tool (prefer 1640×624).
- 2
On Facebook, open your profile or Page → camera / edit cover.
- 3
Upload the file, then nudge the position once more in Facebook’s editor if needed.
- 4
Check the result on your phone—confirm the center still reads clearly.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Facebook cover photo size in 2026?
Plan for 820×312 on desktop and upload 1640×624 so it stays clear. Phones show a tighter center crop around 640×360—keep critical content centered.
What is the Facebook cover photo safe zone?
Keep faces, logos, and headlines in the horizontal center so mobile’s tighter crop still shows them. Leave the lower-left clear for the profile photo, and keep Page CTAs from fighting important art in the lower-right.
Is Facebook banner size the same as cover photo size?
For profiles and Pages, yes—both names mean the same wide header. It is not the 1200×630 Open Graph image used when sharing links.
What size is a Facebook cover on mobile?
Roughly 640×360 with a centered crop. You still upload one wide image; Facebook re-frames it—there is no separate mobile upload.
Why does my cover look cropped on my phone?
Desktop shows more width; mobile keeps the middle. Edges drop off, and the profile photo covers the lower-left. Use the live preview on this page before publishing.
Should I upload 820×312 or 1640×624?
Same aspect ratio. Prefer 1640×624 on high-density screens; 820×312 is fine for a quick 1× check if the source is already soft.
What file type is best for a Facebook cover?
JPG for photos, PNG for clean logos or type. Export sRGB and keep the file reasonably light for mobile networks.
Can I use a video as my Facebook cover?
Pages often support cover video (about 20–90 seconds, MP4). Profiles usually use a still. Design the first frame with the same center safe zone.
Are Group and Event cover sizes the same?
No. Groups and Events use different dimensions than profile/Page covers. See the Surfaces table on this page for typical sizes.