TLDR (Too Long, Didn’t Read)
What Dimensions Should I Use For My Facebook Cover Photo?
820px wide, 360px tall. But important information should be in the middle section.
What File Type Should I Use?
If mostly photo, JPG is the right file type, in particular with sRGB color space.
If text is present, PNG is great too.
What Should Be in My Facebook Cover Photo?
This depends on your business, but a clear single photo is always great, not zoomed in.
Some text content is fine, but keep it clear and crisp, no more than 10 words if possible.
How Often Should I Change My Cover Photo?
No more than once per week, no less than once a year.
Do Different Devices Show My Facebook Cover Photo Differently?
Your Facebook cover photo is shown differently on mobile, tablet and desktop view, with each view hiding certain parts.
Do You Have a Template?
Our Canva Facebook Cover Photo Template is available here – CLICK HERE FOR CANVA TEMPLATE
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Cover Photo Questions We Get Asked
Have you ever asked –
- What is the best Facebook Cover Photo size?
- How do I make my Facebook cover photo better quality?
- Why does my Facebook cover photo look pixelated?
- What should my Facebook cover photo be?
- How do I make a Facebook cover photo?
If your answer is yes to any of the above, then you’re in the right place.
What Are the Correct Dimensions for a Facebook Cover Photo?
The best dimensions, as of 2025, for a Facebook Cover Photo, are 820px wide x 360px tall.
These dimensions are ideal for both mobile and desktop views.
You can also go bigger, but it must retain the 820×360 ratio. We see great results with 1640px wide x 720px tall.
Are There Any Differences Between Mobile and Desktop Views?
Facebook Cover Photos definitely have different views on mobile and desktop.
On mobile, Facebook does not show the 90px on the left and right of your image. It cuts off the left side of the cover photo with your profile photo.
On desktop, Facebook does not show the 24px at the top and bottom of your image.
This leaves you with a centered usable space of around 640px wide and 312px tall.
How Do I Get the Best Quality Facebook Cover Photo?
We’ve seen it all! Blurry photos, badly cropped photos, photos with too much text…
Luckily there are some clear cut ways to make sure your image looks great –
1) Is your cover photo mostly picture based? Make sure your image is a high quality JPG
2) Do you have some text in there that is important? Make sure your image is a high quality PNG
3) Always use the correct dimensions (820×360 or bigger with the same ratio)
4) If possible, use sRGB color space (this is the default in Canva, don’t worry)
What Should My Cover Photo Be?
DO NOT OVERLOAD THIS IMAGE.
Think of your cover photo like the headline area of a newspaper.
You want to have a clear image as the core focus, with other optional elements being –
a) Your logo (a nice high quality PNG, not a monstrous jpg with a white background)
b) Your business name
c) A slogan or seasonal phrase
d) Important contact information (but not too much)
How Do I Make a Facebook Cover Photo?
There are many options for free and paid graphic design solutions. The most famous of the free options is Canva (canva.com) and features many free templates and stock photos, but these templates are not fully optimized, so use at your own risk!
The slideshow below shows you how to create a Facebook Cover Photo using the free version of Canva.
- Check out our free Canva Cover Photo Template Guide >
- Create an 820×360 design (or 1640×720)
- Cover the whole background area with your background image
- Put the focus of your image or other info in the safe zone (see photo and template for this area)
- Add text or information focus into the mobile safezone
- Export and check how it looks on desktop and mobile
Don’t have Canva? Another free option –
Just upload a photo of your business (not zoomed in). We recommend a photo of your building, company vehicle or team photo. Make sure it is horizontal and that the content does not touch the edge of the photo, otherwise it will get cropped off.
There are many paid software options including –
Canva Pro
Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop or Adobe Express)
Serif Suite (Publisher or Designer)
Can You Make My Cover Photo for Me?
If you are not looking for a long term financial commitment, Stray Cat Digital is able to create one off designs or annual seasonal designs for any business, just get in touch at 888-870-2287 or info@straycatdigital.com
