Facebook has changed its cover photo dimensions several times since I first wrote this guide in April 2012. Back then, Timeline had just arrived on business pages. Today, your cover photo appears on desktops, phones and tablets, each with a different crop. Consequently, getting the Facebook cover photo size right matters more than ever.

Facebook Cover Photo Size in 2026

  • Desktop display: 820 × 312 pixels.
  • Mobile display: 640 × 360 pixels.
  • Minimum upload: 400 × 150 pixels.
  • Recommended canvas: 1640 × 924 pixels, for sharp results on high-resolution screens.

Notice the problem? Desktop shows a wide strip, while phones show a taller 16:9 frame. Therefore, design for both screens from the start.

What You Need

  • An image editor, such as Photoshop, Figma, Affinity Photo or Canva.
  • Your logo, brand colours and fonts.
  • One clear message or offer.

Set Up Your Facebook Cover Layout

Step 1: Create the Canvas

Create a new document at 1640 × 924 pixels. Set the colour mode to sRGB, because other colour profiles can shift on upload.

Step 2: Mark the Safe Zone

Next, add guides for a central strip 624 pixels tall, leaving 150 pixels above and below it. Desktop displays only this strip, whereas phones display the full canvas. So, keep your logo, text and key visuals inside the strip.

Step 3: Mind the Profile Picture

Your profile picture overlaps the bottom-left corner on desktop. Therefore, keep that corner free of text and important detail.

Design Tips for Business Covers

In 2012, I advised leaving sunsets and pets for personal profiles, and that advice still holds. A business cover should explain who you are at a glance. Additionally, follow these simple rules:

  • Use one short headline, not a paragraph.
  • Choose high-contrast text that reads well on small screens.
  • Match your website’s colours and typography.
  • Export as JPG for photographs, or PNG for logos and sharp text.

Upload and Check

Finally, upload the cover and reposition it if Facebook offers a drag option. Then check it on desktop and in the Facebook app before you publish. If your brand needs a consistent visual identity across every platform, explore our brand design services.