The facebook cover photo size to use for a Page is 851 × 315 px, an aspect ratio of 2.70:1. Save it as an sRGB JPG, and keep the file size at the fast-load target: Less than 100 KB (sRGB JPG). The minimum is 400 × 150 px.
Which Facebook cover size to use when
Most people searching for the size of a cover photo on Facebook want one number, and for a Page it is 851 × 315 px. Facebook says a Page cover loads fastest at that size as an sRGB JPG, on both computer and mobile.
There is no separate portrait or square cover. A cover is a wide banner, so start from a landscape image.
Page cover
For a Page, the size for a Facebook cover photo is 851 × 315 px. The smallest accepted size is: At least 400 px wide and 150 px tall. Going below that will fail or look soft, so treat the minimum as a floor and not a target.
Personal profile cover
For a personal profile, the size of Facebook cover photos is described less precisely. Facebook states only this minimum: At least 720 px wide. It does not publish a recommended pixel size or a maximum file size for profiles, so a safe approach is to use the Page size above, which is wider than that minimum.
Quick reference
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Page cover upload | 851 × 315 px |
| Aspect ratio | 2.70:1 |
| Minimum | 400 × 150 px |
| Personal profile minimum | At least 720 px wide |
| File types | JPG, PNG |
| Fast load file size | Less than 100 KB (sRGB JPG) |
How Facebook displays your cover
The cover photo on Facebook is shown differently on computer and phone, which is why one upload can look different in each place.
On computer
For a Page, the display is: Left-aligned, full bleed, 16:9 aspect ratio. In plain terms, the image is aligned to the left and runs edge to edge.
On mobile
On phones, the Page display is: Left-aligned, full bleed, 2.4:1 aspect ratio; profile picture overlaps the cover by approximately 40 px. The mobile view uses a different shape than the computer view, so the edges of your image can be trimmed in one place and not the other. The profile picture also sits over part of the cover.
Facebook gives these as aspect ratios, not as pixel display sizes. Older guides list exact display pixels for each device, but the official page does not, so do not rely on them. Check your cover on both a computer and a phone after you upload.
Safe zone and where to keep text
There is no official pixel safe zone for a Facebook cover. What Facebook does say is that the left side is partly covered by the profile picture, and that on mobile the profile picture overlaps the cover by approximately 40 px.
That gives you a few practical rules without inventing numbers:
- Keep logos, faces, and text away from the left edge, especially the lower left.
- Keep important content away from the top and bottom edges, because the computer and mobile views crop differently.
- Leave breathing room around text so a small trim does not cut a word.
- Preview on both devices before you call it done.
The safe-zone graphic on this page can help you see where the profile picture tends to land. It is a guide, not an official rule.
How to resize an image to the Facebook cover size
Use the free resizer on this page. It runs in your browser. Menus and labels can differ a bit by version, but the flow is the same.
- Open the resizer tool on this page and add your image.
- Choose the Facebook cover preset, which uses 851 × 315 px.
- Position the crop so your subject sits toward the center and away from the left edge.
- Pick JPG as the output for photos. If your cover has a logo or text, remember this: PNG may give better results for covers with a logo or text.
- Export the file and check the size against the target: Less than 100 KB (sRGB JPG).
- Upload it on Facebook, then preview on computer and phone, and adjust the position if needed.
If you also publish elsewhere, the Social Media Image Resizer handles other networks. For similar banners, see the YouTube Banner Size, LinkedIn Banner Size, and X (Twitter) header size pages.
Common mistakes
Starting too small
An image below the minimum, 400 × 150 px, will be rejected or look blurry. Start from a larger source and scale down, not up.
Putting text near the left edge
The profile picture covers part of the left side, so text or a logo placed there can be hidden. Move it toward the center.
Forgetting the mobile crop
The computer display is Left-aligned, full bleed, 16:9 aspect ratio, while mobile is different. A design checked on only one device can lose its edges on the other.
Ignoring file weight
A heavy file can slow loading. Aim for the fast-load target: Less than 100 KB (sRGB JPG).
Using a JPG for crisp logos
Flat graphics and text can look rough as a compressed JPG. Facebook notes: PNG may give better results for covers with a logo or text. Try both and compare.
Trusting old size charts
Many guides quote display sizes that Facebook no longer lists. Use the official upload size from this page and verify visually.