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Facebook Cover Photo Size 2026 (Safe Zone + Template)

Facebook displays images differently on desktop and mobile. Here are the exact dimensions for every image type.

By Sandeep Maddheshiya · Published 2026-02-03 · Updated 2026-02-20

Facebook image dimensions

Image typeDimensions
Cover photo (desktop)820×312 px
Cover photo (mobile)640×360 px
Profile picture180×180 px (displayed 170×170)
Post image1200×630 px
Event cover1200×628 px
Story1080×1920 px

Cover photo safe zone

Facebook crops cover photos differently on desktop vs mobile. Keep important content in the centre of the image to ensure it's visible on both. Resize with PhotoResizer.in and test on both devices after uploading.

Technical Verification & Standards Compliance for Digital Submissions

When uploading photographs, signatures, or official records to government portals, visa processing systems, or recruitment boards, strict automated validation scripts evaluate both visual clarity and physical file parameters. Minor errors—such as non-standard aspect ratios, improper pixel dimensions, high compression artifacts, or unstripped EXIF headers—frequently trigger instant system rejections.

Image Dimension & Aspect Ratio Math

Official forms specify exact physical measurements (e.g., 3.5cm × 4.5cm) or pixel boundaries (e.g., 350×450px). Converting physical units into digital resolution requires applying exact DPI scales: Pixels = (Millimeters / 25.4) × DPI.

Local WebBrowser Compression Engine

PhotoResizer.in uses client-side HTML5 Canvas and WebAssembly algorithms to compress image streams down to specific KB limits (10KB, 20KB, 50KB, 100KB, 200KB) entirely inside your web browser. Visual data never leaves your device.

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Sandeep Maddheshiya

Founder & Lead Developer

Sandeep is a web engineer passionate about privacy and performance. He built PhotoResizer.in to help students bypass frustrating exam portal limitations securely.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Facebook cover photo size for 2026?

820×312 px for desktop display. However, design at 820×462 px to account for mobile cropping, keeping critical content centered.

Why does my Facebook cover photo look blurry?

Facebook compresses uploaded images. Upload at the exact recommended dimensions in JPEG format at 85%+ quality to minimize compression artifacts.

Ready to resize and format your documents?

Use PhotoResizer.in to compress photographs and digital signatures to exact KB targets without losing quality. All operations execute 100% locally in your browser sandbox for absolute privacy.