Facebook Cover Photo Size — Dimensions & Safe Zone Guide
Free interactive reference for Facebook Page, profile, event, and group cover photos. Check recommended pixel sizes, preview safe zones, and see whether your image will crop — all in your browser. Specs aligned with Meta Help Center.
Facebook Page specs
- Recommended upload
- 851 × 315 px (sRGB JPG, under 100 KB)
- Minimum size
- 400 × 150 px minimum
- Desktop display
- 16:9 full-bleed left align on desktop
- Mobile display
- 2.4:1 crop on smartphones
- Target aspect ratio
- ~2.70:1 (851×315 upload)
Will my image crop?
Upload cover image to preview crop (optional)
Drag and drop or click — processed locally, never uploaded to a server.
Profile picture overlaps the lower-left. Keep logos, faces, and headlines in the center — mobile crops narrower than desktop.
PNG for logos/text; JPG for photos. Meta recommends sRGB JPG under 100 KB for fastest load. Source: Meta — Page profile picture and cover photo dimensions.
Facebook Cover Photo Size Comparison
| Surface | Recommended upload | Aspect ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facebook Page | 851 × 315 px | ~2.70:1 | Meta default; 16:9 desktop / 2.4:1 mobile crop |
| Personal profile | 851 × 315 px (1640 × 624 @2×) | ~2.63:1 display | Profile photo overlaps lower-left |
| Facebook Event | 1920 × 1005 px | ~1.91:1 | Wider frame — do not reuse Page art |
| Facebook Group | 1640 × 856 px | ~1.91:1 | Shorter than Page covers |
| Profile picture | 320 × 320 px | 1:1 (circle crop) | Pairs with cover — use logo generator |
How to Upload a Facebook Cover Photo
- Export at the recommended size above (851×315 for Pages) in sRGB JPG or PNG.
- Open your Page → click the camera icon on the cover → Upload photo.
- Drag to reposition — keep faces and logos inside the blue safe zone from this tool.
- Preview on mobile in Meta Business Suite before publishing a rebrand.
- Schedule announcement posts with our free post scheduler or automate from the NTK dashboard.
Common Facebook Cover Photo Mistakes
- Placing text or logos in the lower-left where the profile picture sits
- Using a Page cover (2.7:1) on a Group or Event (1.91:1) without reframing
- Uploading below 400×150 px and letting Facebook upscale blurry art
- Ignoring mobile crop — desktop-only proofs hide chopped headlines
- Oversized files that slow Page load — compress under 100 KB when possible
- Forgetting to update the matching 320×320 profile photo after a rebrand
Next step: create the cover art
Once dimensions are locked, generate on-brand cover concepts with the Facebook Banner Generator. Need ongoing Page automation? See NTK pricing (Creator $39 / Pro $89 / Ultimate $499).
Related Tools & Guides
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Facebook Logo Generator
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Facebook Post Scheduler
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Facebook cover photo size for a Page?
Meta recommends uploading an sRGB JPG that is 851 pixels wide by 315 pixels tall and under 100 KB, with a 400×150 px minimum. On desktop the cover uses a 16:9 full-bleed layout; on mobile Facebook crops to roughly 2.4:1. See Meta Help Center for current specs.
What size is a Facebook cover photo on mobile?
Mobile covers crop narrower than desktop — commonly cited display sizes are about 640×360 px for Pages and profiles. Design for the center safe zone so headlines survive the crop. Use this tool’s preview to check your upload before publishing.
What is the Facebook profile picture size?
Meta recommends 320×320 px for best quality. It displays at 176×176 px on desktop Pages, 196×196 px on smartphones, and is cropped to a circle. The profile photo overlaps the lower-left of your cover — plan around that overlap.
Will my image get cropped on Facebook?
Often yes. Desktop and mobile use different aspect ratios, and the profile picture covers part of the lower-left. Upload at Meta’s recommended dimensions and keep critical content in the center. This tool’s aspect checker flags mismatches before you publish.
Is this Facebook cover photo size guide free?
Yes — 100% free in your browser with no signup. For AI-generated cover art after sizing, try our banner generator. For automated Page publishing, see /pricing or log in at dashboard.nichetraffickit.com.
What file format should I use for a Facebook cover?
JPG (sRGB) under 100 KB is Meta’s fastest-loading recommendation for photo covers. PNG works better when the design has sharp logos or text. Avoid tiny files below 400×150 px — Facebook may reject or upscale them.
Can I use the same cover for a Page and a Group?
Not without reframing. Page covers use a wider ~2.7:1 upload (851×315), while Group covers target ~1.91:1 (1640×856). Re-export with the correct aspect ratio using this guide before uploading.
Ready to Automate Your Facebook Page?
Size your cover here, then publish consistently from the NTK dashboard when manual posting stops scaling.