Resize an Image for a Facebook Cover Photo
A Facebook cover photo displays at 851 × 315 px on desktop and is cropped differently on mobile. Crop to about 2.7:1 and resize, keeping key content centred so it survives both layouts.
The requirement
- Desktop size
- 851 × 315 px
- Uploads best at
- 1200 × 445 px (sharper)
- Keep the subject
- Centred (mobile crops the sides)
- Format
- JPG or PNG
These are typical published values and can change from year to year and from one portal to another. Always confirm the exact requirement in the official notification or upload portal before you submit — the official source takes precedence over anything here.
Step by step
- 1Crop your image to roughly a 2.7:1 ratio with the subject centred.
- 2Resize it to 1200 × 445 px for a crisp result on all screens.
- 3Save and upload it as your cover photo.
The free tools you need
Need something else? Try our free image resizer or crop an image online. You can also browse all free image tools — everything runs in your browser, with nothing uploaded.
Frequently asked questions
851 × 315 px on desktop; uploading at 1200 × 445 px keeps it sharp. Mobile crops the sides, so centre the subject.
Facebook compresses large uploads — resizing to the right size yourself first keeps it crisp.
No — everything runs in your browser.