How to Resize an Image for Facebook?
Optimal image sizes for Facebook posts, covers, and profile photos. Complete dimension guide.
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Facebook has specific image dimensions for different placements. Using correct sizes ensures your images display perfectly.
From profile photos to cover images, event banners to post images, each has optimal dimensions.
This guide covers all Facebook image sizes you need to know.
Table of contents
Profile Photo Dimensions
Upload: 170 x 170 pixels minimum.
Displays at: 170x170 on desktop, 128x128 on mobile.
Circular crop applied.
Use square images for best results.
Cover Photo Dimensions
Desktop: 820 x 312 pixels.
Mobile: 640 x 360 pixels.
Use 820 x 360 to cover both.
Important content in center.
Post Image Sizes
Recommended: 1200 x 630 pixels.
Link previews: 1200 x 630 pixels (1.91:1).
Square posts: 1200 x 1200 pixels.
Maximum upload: 2048 pixels on longest edge.
Event and Group Images
Event cover: 1200 x 628 pixels.
Group cover: 1640 x 856 pixels.
Always test on mobile.
Keep text minimal and large.
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How to do it in 3 steps
Identify where the image will be used.
Resize to recommended dimensions.
Test display on both desktop and mobile.
Common mistakes to avoid
- ✗Cover photo cropped differently on mobile.
- ✗Profile photo not centered properly.
- ✗Text cut off in previews.
- ✗Not testing on mobile app.
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