PixFacebook Cover Photo Size: Every Dimension You Need in 2026
Facebook cover photos look simple until you upload one and half your design gets cropped on mobile. The dimensions differ between personal profiles, business pages, events, and groups — and each context crops differently on phones versus desktops.
Here is every Facebook cover photo size you need, with the safe zones that keep your text and logos visible on all devices.
Master Dimension Table
| Cover Type | Recommended Size (px) | Aspect Ratio | Min Size (px) | Display: Desktop | Display: Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Profile | 1640 × 924 | 16:9 | 720 × 315 | 820 × 312 | 640 × 360 |
| Business Page | 1640 × 924 | 16:9 | 720 × 315 | 820 × 312 | 640 × 360 |
| Event Cover | 1200 × 628 | 1.91:1 | 1200 × 628 | 1200 × 628 | Slight side crop |
| Group Cover | 1640 × 924 | 16:9 | 720 × 315 | 820 × 312 | 640 × 360 |
The short version: Upload at 1640 × 924 pixels for profile, page, and group covers. Upload at 1200 × 628 pixels for event covers. Facebook compresses everything, so starting larger gives you a sharper result.
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Personal Profile Cover Photo Size
Your personal profile cover photo displays at 820 × 312 pixels on desktop and 640 × 360 pixels on mobile. Those are two different crops from the same image.
Upload at 1640 × 924 pixels — double the desktop display size. Facebook downscales this to fit each device, and the extra resolution compensates for compression artifacts.
The Mobile Crop Problem
Desktop shows a wide, shallow strip. Mobile shows a taller, narrower crop. The top and bottom of your image are visible on mobile but cut off on desktop. The left and right edges are visible on desktop but cropped on mobile.
This means you need a safe zone — the area visible on both devices. The safe zone for profile covers is roughly the center 640 × 312 pixels of your design. Keep logos, text, and key visuals inside that rectangle.
Pro tip: Your profile photo overlaps the bottom-left corner of the cover on desktop. Leave that area free of important content or design it to work with your profile picture layered on top.
Business Page Cover Photo Size
Business page covers use the same dimensions as personal profiles: upload at 1640 × 924 pixels, displayed at 820 × 312 on desktop and 640 × 360 on mobile.
The difference is context. Page covers sit above your CTA button, page name, and category label. On mobile, these elements overlay the bottom portion of your cover. Design with at least 80 pixels of breathing room at the bottom of your safe zone.
Business pages also support cover videos (820 × 462 pixels, 20-90 seconds, under 1.75GB). Video covers autoplay on desktop but show a static thumbnail on mobile — if you go the video route, make sure the thumbnail frame works as a standalone image.
Event Cover Photo Size
Event covers are different from profile and page covers. The recommended size is 1200 × 628 pixels with a 1.91:1 aspect ratio — the same ratio Facebook uses for link preview images.
Facebook does not accept images smaller than 1200 × 628 for event covers. There is no upscaling fallback. If your image is too small, the upload fails.
Event covers display consistently between desktop and mobile with only minor side cropping on narrow screens. Keep critical content within the center 1080 × 628 pixels and you are safe.
Group Cover Photo Size
Group covers follow the same rules as personal profile covers: 1640 × 924 pixels recommended, displayed at 820 × 312 on desktop and 640 × 360 on mobile.
Groups display the cover behind the group name, privacy label, and member count. On mobile, these text elements sit in the lower third of the cover. Use a darker or simpler lower section so the white text remains readable.
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Desktop vs. Mobile: What Gets Cropped
Understanding the crop difference saves you from uploading five versions before one looks right.
| Device | Profile/Page/Group Display | What Gets Cropped |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop | 820 × 312 (wide, shallow) | Top and bottom edges hidden |
| Mobile | 640 × 360 (narrower, taller) | Left and right edges hidden |
Design for the intersection of both crops. Place all critical elements — text, logos, product shots, faces — in the overlapping visible area. Use the outer edges for background texture, gradients, or decorative elements that can be cropped without losing meaning.
If you are working with the recommended 1640 × 924 upload size, the safe zone where both devices show your content is approximately the center 1280 × 624 pixels.
Facebook Cover Photo Safe Zone
The safe zone is the single most important concept for cover photo design. Here is how to think about it:
- Start with 1640 × 924 pixels as your canvas
- Mark the center 1280 × 624 pixels as the guaranteed visible area
- Inset another 60 pixels on all sides for UI element overlaps (profile photo, buttons, text labels)
- Everything inside that inner rectangle is your actual design space
The outer margins are for background colors, patterns, or bleed images. Treat them like the bleed area on a print document — nice to have, but expendable.
For a practical approach, open the Pixotter crop tool and set your target dimensions. The crop preview shows you exactly what will remain visible.
File Format and Quality
Facebook re-compresses every image you upload. You cannot avoid this, but you can minimize the damage:
- Use PNG for graphics with text, logos, or sharp edges. Facebook handles PNG better than JPG for high-contrast elements. See our JPG vs PNG comparison for detailed guidance.
- Use JPG for photographic covers. Save at 85-95% quality. Going above 95% increases file size without visible benefit after Facebook's re-compression.
- Keep file size under 1MB. Larger files trigger more aggressive compression on Facebook's end.
- sRGB color space. Facebook strips other color profiles, which can shift your colors unexpectedly.
Design Tips That Actually Matter
Use high contrast for text. Facebook's compression blurs low-contrast text into unreadable mush. White text on a dark overlay or dark text on a light background. Skip subtle color-on-color combinations.
Design at 2x and export at 1x. Create your design at 3280 × 1848 in your design tool, then export at 1640 × 924. This workflow gives you crisp elements and room to iterate without pixel-level constraints.
Test on both devices before publishing. Upload, check on your phone, check on desktop. The 30 seconds this takes prevents the "why is my logo cut off" message from your boss.
Match your cover to your profile picture. They sit next to each other. A cohesive color palette or design theme makes your page look intentional rather than assembled from random assets. For more on sizing across Facebook's image types, check our complete Facebook image size guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the exact Facebook cover photo size in pixels?
The recommended upload size is 1640 × 924 pixels. Facebook displays this at 820 × 312 on desktop and 640 × 360 on mobile. Uploading at double resolution compensates for Facebook's compression and produces a sharper result on high-DPI screens.
Why does my Facebook cover photo look blurry?
Three common causes: uploading an image smaller than 1640 × 924, saving a JPG at low quality (below 80%), or using an image with fine text that Facebook's compression destroys. Upload a PNG if your cover contains text or sharp-edged graphics, and always start with the largest dimensions possible.
What is the Facebook cover photo safe zone?
The safe zone is the area visible on both desktop and mobile. For a 1640 × 924 upload, the safe zone is approximately the center 1280 × 624 pixels. Keep all important content — text, logos, faces, product images — inside this area. For more on managing dimensions across every social platform, see our social media image sizes guide.
Are Facebook cover photo sizes the same for pages and profiles?
Yes. Personal profiles, business pages, and groups all use the same cover photo dimensions: 1640 × 924 recommended upload, displayed at 820 × 312 on desktop and 640 × 360 on mobile. Event covers are the exception at 1200 × 628.
Can I use a video as my Facebook cover?
Business pages support cover videos at 820 × 462 pixels, between 20 and 90 seconds, under 1.75GB. Cover videos autoplay on desktop but display a static frame on mobile. Personal profiles and groups do not support cover videos.
How do I resize an image for a Facebook cover photo?
Open the Pixotter resize tool, drop your image, enter 1640 × 924 as the target dimensions, and download the result. The resize happens entirely in your browser — your image never leaves your device. If you need to adjust the crop area, use the crop tool first, then resize. Check our guide on how to resize images for Facebook for a step-by-step walkthrough.
What aspect ratio should I use for Facebook covers?
Profile, page, and group covers use a 16:9 aspect ratio. Event covers use a 1.91:1 ratio. If you are working with a different aspect ratio, use an aspect ratio calculator to convert your dimensions before cropping.
Quick Reference
- Profile / Page / Group cover: Upload 1640 × 924 px, safe zone center 1280 × 624 px
- Event cover: Upload 1200 × 628 px, safe zone center 1080 × 628 px
- File format: PNG for graphics with text, JPG (85%+ quality) for photos
- File size: Keep under 1MB
- Color space: sRGB
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