Facebook Cover Photo Specifications 2025
Complete guide to Facebook cover photo dimensions for personal profiles and business pages in 2025. Create the perfect cover photo with optimal size for desktop and mobile.
Quick Specs
Dimensions & Resolution
Optimal size for both desktop and mobile, keeps all content visible
Facebook's recommended upload size for fastest loading
Double resolution for retina displays
Important Notes
Facebook cover photos appear at the top of personal profiles and business Pages. The cover photo displays differently on desktop (820×312 pixels) versus mobile (640×360 pixels), so it's important to design with a safe zone of 820×360 pixels where critical elements won't be cropped. Profile pictures partially overlap the bottom-left corner of cover photos, so avoid placing important content there.
Optimization Tips
- ✓Use 820×360px for the safe zone - keeps all content visible on all devices
- ✓Avoid placing important elements in bottom-left where profile picture overlaps
- ✓Keep file size under 100 KB for fastest loading (JPG recommended)
- ✓Desktop displays at 820×312px, mobile at 640×360px
- ✓Use JPG for photos, PNG for graphics with text or logos
- ✓Leave 14% margin on left side to avoid profile picture overlap
- ✓Upload at 851×315px for Facebook's optimal upload recommendation
- ✓Consider 2x resolution (1640×720px) for retina display quality
Sources & Verification
Last verified: 2025-01-15
Verified from official Facebook Help Center and Meta Business Help Center
safe Zone
Design within this area to ensure all content remains visible across desktop (820×312px) and mobile (640×360px)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Facebook cover photo size?
The recommended size is 820×360 pixels. This ensures your cover photo looks perfect on both desktop (displays at 820×312px) and mobile (displays at 640×360px) without critical content being cropped.
Why does my Facebook cover photo get cropped?
Facebook displays cover photos differently on desktop and mobile. Desktop shows 820×312px while mobile shows 640×360px. Design within the 820×360px safe zone to prevent cropping, and avoid placing important content in the bottom-left corner where your profile picture overlaps.
What file format is best for Facebook cover photos?
Use JPG format for photographs to keep file sizes small. Use PNG only for graphics with text or logos where quality is crucial. Facebook recommends keeping files under 100 KB for fastest loading.
Can I use the same cover photo for my personal profile and Facebook Page?
Yes, personal profiles and business Pages use the same cover photo dimensions (820×360px safe zone). However, remember that profile pictures are positioned differently and may overlap different areas of your cover.
Should I upload a higher resolution cover photo?
You can upload up to 1640×720px (2x resolution) for better quality on retina displays, but Facebook will compress it. For best results, optimize images yourself before uploading and keep file sizes under 100 KB.
Recent Updates
Cover photos display at 820×312px on desktop and 640×360px on mobile. Safe zone of 820×360px recommended.
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