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    Facebook Cover Photo Size

    Facebook's help page says a Page cover photo loads fastest as an sRGB JPG at 851 × 315 pixels and under 100 KB, and it must be at least 400 × 150 pixels.

    Specs checked: 6 October 2026

    Your cover is shown in a different shape on computers and phones, so part of it is cut off in one view or the other. Facebook's help page also says the profile picture overlaps the cover by about 40 pixels on mobile devices.

    The checker below compares your image with 851 × 315 and the 100 KB target and shows a centred crop; the resizer exports that exact size as a JPG, PNG or WebP.

    Sizes, limits and sources

    Facebook Cover Photo Size specs in pixels, with whether each value is official and where it comes from. Specs checked: 6 October 2026.
    ImageSizeAspect ratioMinimumFile sizeFormatsStatusSource
    Page cover photo851 × 3152.7:1400 × 150100 KB for the fastest loading cover (advice, not a limit)JPG, PNGOfficialFacebook Help Center: Page profile picture and cover photo dimensions
    Page profile picture320 × 3201:1Not statedNot statedJPG, PNGOfficialFacebook Help Center: Page profile picture and cover photo dimensions
    • Page cover photo: Facebook says covers load fastest as an sRGB JPG at this size under 100 KB, and that PNG may suit covers with a logo or text.
    • Page profile picture: Cropped to a circle. Displays at 176 × 176 on computers and 196 × 196 on smartphones.

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    Size Preset

    Size from Facebook Help Center: Page profile picture and cover photo dimensions. Specs checked: 6 October 2026.

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    Fits image inside bounds, adds padding if needed.

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    Where the cover gets covered

    Diagram: Where the cover gets coveredCover 851 × 315 (2.7:1)About 40 px overlapped by the profile picture on mobile

    The frame is 851 × 315. The band along the bottom marks the area of about 40 pixels that Facebook says the profile picture overlaps on mobile devices. Facebook does not say where along the bottom the picture sits, so the whole band is shaded.

    Phones and computers also show the cover in different shapes. Keep text and faces near the middle and check both views after you upload.

    The 100 KB target

    Facebook gives 100 KB as the size for the fastest loading cover, not as an upload limit. A JPG at 851 × 315 can usually reach it with moderate compression.

    If your cover has a logo or text, Facebook's help page says a PNG may give a better result. A PNG is usually larger than 100 KB, so you trade a little loading speed for sharper edges.

    Cover photo and profile picture together

    The Page profile picture is 320 × 320 and is cropped to a circle. It displays at 176 × 176 on computers and 196 × 196 on smartphones.

    Because the picture sits over the cover, design the two together and look at them side by side after uploading.

    Tips

    • Export the cover as an sRGB JPG, the colour profile Facebook's help page names.
    • Leave the bottom 40 or so pixels free of text, since the profile picture overlaps that area on phones.
    • Use PNG only when the cover is mostly text or a logo.
    • Check the cover on a phone and on a computer before you announce a change.

    Common mistakes

    • Uploading a 16:9 photo, which is much taller than the 2.7:1 cover and loses a lot of its height.
    • Putting a name or tagline along the bottom edge, where the profile picture covers it on phones.
    • Going below 400 × 150, the minimum Facebook lists.
    • Saving a detailed photo as PNG, which makes the file far larger than the 100 KB target.

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    Frequently asked questions

    What size is a Facebook cover photo?

    Facebook's help page gives 851 × 315 pixels for the fastest loading Page cover, saved as an sRGB JPG under 100 KB. The minimum is 400 × 150.

    Is 100 KB a limit for Facebook covers?

    No. Facebook describes it as the size for the fastest loading cover, which is advice for speed rather than an upload limit.

    How much does the profile picture cover?

    Facebook says the profile picture overlaps the cover photo by about 40 pixels on mobile devices.

    Should my cover be JPG or PNG?

    JPG loads fastest. Facebook suggests PNG for covers with a logo or text, where it keeps edges sharper.

    Why does my cover look different on my phone?

    Facebook shows the cover in a different shape on phones and computers, so the edges are trimmed in one view or the other. Anything people need to see belongs near the centre.

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