Facebook still serves billions of impressions a day, and Meta's image specs are stricter than they look. Here are the exact 2026 dimensions for profile, cover, posts, events, and ads.
| Asset | Dimensions | Ratio | Format | Max size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profile Picture | 320 × 320 | 1:1 | PNG / JPG | 4 MB |
| Cover Photo | 851 × 315 | 2.7:1 | JPG | 4 MB |
| Shared Post Image | 1200 × 630 | 1.91:1 | JPG | 8 MB |
| Event Cover | 1920 × 1005 | 1.91:1 | JPG | 8 MB |
| Story | 1080 × 1920 | 9:16 | JPG / MP4 | 30 MB |
| Single Image Ad | 1080 × 1080 | 1:1 | JPG / PNG | 30 MB |
Pro tip: Facebook cover photos display 851×315 on desktop but crop to 640×360 on mobile. Keep important content in the center 640×315 safe zone.
Why Facebook Image Sizes Matter
Facebook displays images differently across desktop, mobile, and the Marketplace — and it crops aggressively when the ratio doesn't match. Uploading the wrong size means Facebook decides what to show, which rarely matches what you intended. Getting sizes right means your image appears exactly as designed across every surface.
Facebook Image Formats Explained
Facebook Feed Post (1200×630) is the standard format for link previews and standard posts. The 1.91:1 ratio displays without cropping on both desktop and mobile.
Facebook Cover Photo (820×312 desktop / 640×360 mobile) is one of the trickiest sizes because it displays differently on desktop and mobile. Upload at 820×312 and keep all important content in the center safe zone to avoid mobile cropping.
Facebook Story (1080×1920) uses the full screen like Instagram Stories. Keep all content in the center safe zone to avoid UI element overlap.
Facebook Event Cover (1920×1005) is larger than most people realize. A properly sized event cover looks dramatically more professional than a stretched or cropped image.
How to Resize Images for Facebook
- Use 1200×630 for all standard feed posts and link previews.
- For cover photos, upload at 820×312 and center all important content.
- Export as JPG for photos, PNG for graphics with text.
- Use Gitsize to resize to exact Facebook dimensions in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct size for a Facebook cover photo?
Facebook cover photos are 851×315 pixels on desktop. Upload at this size for the sharpest result; Facebook will scale for mobile automatically.
What size is a Facebook post image?
1200×630 pixels (1.91:1) gives the largest link preview and matches the Open Graph image spec Meta uses.
What size is a Facebook profile picture?
Profile pictures display at 320×320 pixels. Upload at least that size; square images work best.