Facebook Cover Photo Size — Resize to 820×312
Resize your images to the perfect Facebook cover photo dimensions. Desktop displays at 820×312 pixels, mobile at 640×360. Upload any image and get a correctly sized cover photo in seconds — free, private, and browser-based.
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💡 Tip: Set the output dimensions to 820 × 312px in the converter above for best results.
How to Resize a Facebook Cover Photo
Upload Your Cover Image
Drag and drop or select the image you want to use as your Facebook cover photo.
Set Dimensions to 820×312
Use 820×312 pixels for desktop display. For best results on both desktop and mobile, use 820×462 to cover both crops.
Choose Output Format
JPG works best for photos. Use PNG for graphics with text or logos to keep edges sharp.
Download & Upload
Download your resized cover photo and upload it to your Facebook profile or page.
Facebook Image Size Guide 2025
Designing an Effective Facebook Cover Photo
Your Facebook cover photo is the largest visual element on your profile or page — it is the first thing visitors see. A well-designed cover creates an immediate impression of professionalism and brand identity. Here are practical guidelines for creating cover photos that look sharp on every device:
Design for the mobile-safe zone. Facebook crops the cover photo differently on desktop (820×312) and mobile (640×360). The mobile view is taller and narrower, meaning the top and bottom edges of a desktop-optimized cover are visible on mobile but the left and right edges may be cropped. Place critical content — your logo, tagline, or call to action — in the center of the image to ensure it appears correctly on both devices. A safe approach is to upload at 820×462 pixels, which accommodates both crops.
Account for the profile picture overlap. On desktop, your profile picture sits in the bottom-left corner of the cover photo, overlapping roughly a 170×170 pixel area. On mobile, it appears centered below the cover. Avoid placing important text or visual elements in the bottom-left zone of your cover design.
Optimize file size for fast loading. Facebook compresses uploaded images, and starting with an oversized file can produce blurry results after recompression. Export your cover photo as JPG at 85–90% quality, keeping the file under 500 KB. For covers with text or sharp graphics, PNG under 100 KB often renders more crisply because Facebook applies less compression to smaller PNG files.
Update seasonally or for campaigns. A stale cover photo signals inactivity. Updating it for seasonal promotions, product launches, or events keeps your profile looking current. FormatPic makes it easy to resize new cover images in seconds whenever you need a refresh.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the correct Facebook cover photo size?
Facebook cover photos display at 820×312 pixels on desktop and 640×360 pixels on mobile. For best results, upload an image at least 820×462 to look good on both.
What is the Facebook Event cover photo size?
Facebook Event cover images should be 1200×628 pixels (roughly 1.91:1 ratio).
What format should I use for Facebook cover photos?
JPG is recommended for photographs. For cover images with text or logos, use PNG (under 100 KB for sharpest rendering). Facebook compresses large images, so starting with high quality helps.
Will my cover photo be cropped on mobile?
Yes. Mobile displays the cover at 640×360 (taller crop), while desktop shows 820×312 (wider crop). Keep important content in the center to be safe on both.
Is there a file size limit?
Facebook doesn't publish a hard limit, but images under 1 MB upload faster and compress less. Use FormatPic's quality slider to keep file sizes reasonable.