All Facebook Image Sizes (2025)
| Image Type | Dimensions | Aspect Ratio | File Size Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profile Picture | 180 × 180px | 1:1 | 100KB recommended |
| Cover Photo | 851 × 315px | 2.7:1 | 100KB recommended |
| Post Image | 1200 × 630px | 1.91:1 | 8MB |
| Story | 1080 × 1920px | 9:16 | 4MB |
| Event Cover | 1920 × 1080px | 16:9 | — |
| Group Cover | 1640 × 856px | 1.91:1 | — |
Facebook Image Specifications
Profile Picture
- Size: 180 × 180 pixels minimum
- Display: 170 × 170px on desktop, 128 × 128px on mobile
- Format: PNG or JPEG
- Note: Square format, will be displayed as circle
Cover Photo
- Size: 851 × 315 pixels (minimum 820 × 312px)
- Displays at: 820 × 312px
- Format: JPEG preferred for photos
- Best practices: Avoid text in the lower-left corner (covered by profile picture)
Feed Post Image
- Size: 1200 × 630 pixels recommended
- Minimum: 600 × 315 pixels
- Ratio: 1.91:1 (landscape)
- Best for: Shared links, photo posts
Facebook Story
- Size: 1080 × 1920 pixels
- Ratio: 9:16 (vertical full screen)
- Duration: 24 hours
- Safe zone: Keep important content away from edges
Facebook Image Best Practices
✅ Do's
- ✓ Use high-resolution images
- ✓ Keep text minimal (Facebook penalizes text-heavy images)
- ✓ Use 1200 × 630px for shared links
- ✓ Optimize file sizes for faster loading
- ✓ Test cover photo on mobile and desktop
❌ Don'ts
- ✗ Don't use images with too much text
- ✗ Avoid low-resolution images
- ✗ Don't place important content in lower-left of cover (profile picture covers it)
- ✗ Avoid images smaller than minimum sizes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Facebook cover photo size?
851 × 315 pixels is the optimal size. It displays at 820 × 312px on desktop and scales for mobile. Keep file size under 100KB for fast loading.
What size should Facebook profile pictures be?
Upload at 180 × 180 pixels minimum. Facebook displays it at 170 × 170px on desktop and 128 × 128px on mobile. Use a square image with important content centered as it displays as a circle.
What's the Facebook post image size?
1200 × 630 pixels (1.91:1 ratio) is recommended for shared images and link previews. Facebook will compress larger images, so this size provides the best balance of quality and loading speed.