The exact size
- Pixels
- 851 × 315
- Aspect ratio
- 2.70:1
- Megapixels
- 0.3
Desktop shows the full 851 × 315. Phones crop the sides, so centre the subject.
Crop or upscale first?
What to do with common source sizes so the page cover stays sharp. Upscaling happens before the crop, so the crop has enough pixels to fill the box.
| Your image | What to do | Size before crop |
|---|---|---|
| 640 × 480 | Upscale 2×, then crop | 1,280 × 960 |
| 1,280 × 720 | Crop only | 1,280 × 720 |
| 1,920 × 1,080 | Crop only | 1,920 × 1,080 |
| 4,032 × 3,024 | Crop only | 4,032 × 3,024 |
How to make a Facebook page cover
- Check your image size. If it is smaller than 851 × 315 on either side, upscale it first: anything from 426 × 158 up only needs the free 2×.
- Crop to 2.70:1 at exactly 851 × 315 with Make thumbnails, which centre-crops a whole batch in one pass.
- Download as JPG and upload to Facebook.
Need to enlarge first? Upscale 2× for free.
Other Facebook sizes
| Asset | Pixels | Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Facebook shared link image | 1,200 × 630 | 1.90:1 |
Questions
What size is a Facebook page cover?
851 × 315 pixels. Desktop shows the full 851 × 315. Phones crop the sides, so centre the subject.
What aspect ratio is that?
2.70:1. Crop to this shape before uploading so Facebook does not crop it for you.
What if my image is smaller than 851 × 315?
Upscale it first so both sides cover the box, then crop. 2× is free and runs on your device, and is enough for anything at least half the target size.
Which file format should I upload?
JPG at quality 85 to 90. It keeps uploads small, and most platforms recompress images anyway.
Does the crop keep the centre of my image?
Yes. Make thumbnails crops from the centre to the exact box, the same way across a whole batch. Use the crop tool if the subject is off-centre.