Resize Image for Facebook — Complete Size Guide 2026

Q: What is the ideal Facebook cover photo size?

The ideal Facebook cover photo size is 820×312 px on desktop (820×462 px on mobile). Use 820×462 px to ensure it looks good on both. Keep text within the central area to avoid cropping.

Q: What size should Facebook post images be?

The recommended Facebook post image size is 1200×630 px (roughly 1.91:1 ratio). This displays clearly in the news feed on desktop and mobile. Square images at 1200×1200 px also work well.

Q: What is the Facebook profile picture size?

Facebook profile pictures are displayed at 170×170 px on desktop and 128×128 px on mobile. Upload at least 180×180 px for sharp display. Facebook crops the image to a circle.

Facebook Image Sizes 2026

Recommended pixel dimensions for every Facebook image format. Dimensions verified April 2026 Click Use this size to auto-fill the resizer.

Format	Dimensions	Aspect Ratio	Best For
Cover Photo	820 × 312 px	~2.63:1	Profile / page banner	Use this size
Post Image	1200 × 630 px	1.91:1	Feed posts, shared links	Use this size
Profile Picture	180 × 180 px	1:1	Account avatar (shown at 40–160px)	Use this size
Story	1080 × 1920 px	9:16	Full-screen stories	Use this size

* Facebook compresses images. Use PNG for graphics with text, JPG at 85% for photos.

How to Resize a Facebook Cover Photo

1

Upload your image to Resizo

Works with JPG, PNG, WebP, and GIF. Drag and drop or click to browse.
2

Set width to 820, height to 462

This 820×462 size works on both desktop and mobile Facebook. Unlock aspect ratio to enter both values freely.
3

Download as JPG and upload to Facebook

Set quality to 85×90 for a sharp cover photo. Your image stays in your browser — never sent to any server.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ideal Facebook cover photo size?

The ideal Facebook cover photo size is 820×462 px for cross-device compatibility (16:9 ratio). The minimum is 820×312 for desktop only. Facebook will crop a 16:9 image to 820×312 on desktop — keep important content centered.

What size should Facebook post images be?

The recommended Facebook post image size is 1200×630 px (1.91:1 ratio). This displays clearly in the news feed. Square images at 1200×1200 px also perform well and take up more vertical feed space.

What is the Facebook profile picture size?

Facebook displays profile pictures at 170×170 px on desktop and 128×128 on mobile. Upload at least 180×180 px for a sharp result. Facebook crops it to a circle automatically.