Social Media5 min readUpdated 2026-04-04
Facebook Cover & Banner Size in Pixels (Desktop & Mobile Optimized)
Jaswinder Singh
Creative Media Lead • PixEnhance Studio
At A Glance (Key Takeaways)
- Facebook displays cover photos at 820 × 312 pixels on desktop, but 640 × 360 pixels on mobile phones.
- The golden canvas size is 820 × 360 pixels with a central 640 × 312 pixel safe zone.
- Keeping file size below 100KB in sRGB JPG prevents Facebook aggressive image compression.
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Desktop vs Mobile: The Aspect Ratio Conflict
On desktop, Facebook crops the top and bottom of your cover photo to create a wide cinematic banner (16:6 aspect ratio).
On mobile devices, it crops the left and right sides to fit a taller box. Designing at 820 × 360 pixels with all text kept within the center 640 × 312 area ensures your branding remains intact on every device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I upload PNG or JPG for Facebook banners?
Use PNG if your cover contains a logo or crisp typography. For photography banners, high-quality JPG is recommended.
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