How Do I Make My Cover Photo Fit On Facebook Mobile?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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The secret is to make your image taller than the recommended 828 x 315 pixels or for

mobile viewing 465pixels tall

, to be exact. This gives you 75 extra pixels at the top and bottom which will be cropped on the desktop view. You can easily do this using a free tool we love – Canva by selecting “Use Custom Dimensions”.

What size does a Facebook cover photo need to be for mobile?

Your Page's photo: Displays at 820 pixels wide by 312 pixels tall on your Page on computers and

640 pixels wide by 360 pixels tall

on smartphones. Must be at least 400 pixels wide and 150 pixels tall.

How can I make my cover photo fit on Facebook?

To resize for Facebook, start by choosing a collage type. Then, in the editor, click Edit to select your photo. Next, click the

Aspect tool

and scroll until you find the Facebook cover size.

How do I reposition my cover photo on Facebook from my Iphone?

  1. Tap in the bottom right of Facebook.
  2. Tap Pages, then go to your Page.
  3. Tap Add Cover Photo or tap your current cover photo.
  4. Tap Edit Cover Area.
  5. Tap or .
  6. Select a photo from Page Photos or Camera Roll and tap Done.
  7. Tap to crop or reposition your photo and tap Save.

Why does my Facebook cover photo not fit on mobile?

Facebook cover photos are 820 pixels wide and 312 pixels tall for desktop, and 640 pixels

wide by 360 pixels tall

for mobile. If your uploaded image is smaller than these dimensions, Facebook will stretch it to fit, making it look blurry.

What is Facebook cover photo aspect ratio?

The ideal image size for a Facebook group cover photo is 1640px by 856px (a

1.91:1 ratio

). Cropping will occur when you upload your image, as visibility changes depending on the device you're using.

How do I get my whole picture to fit on Facebook on Iphone?


Click the “Scale to fit” check box

to display the entire profile picture in the thumbnail. When you select this option, Facebook resizes the image to fit in the box.

What makes a good Facebook cover photo?

According to Facebook, your cover photo is displayed at 820 pixels wide by 312 pixels tall on your Page on desktops and 640 pixels wide by 360 pixels tall on smartphones. But if you want to use a single image that works pretty well on both desktop and mobile,

820 pixels wide by 462 pixels tall

seems to be the best.

How do you check your cover photo on Facebook?

Tap in the top right of Facebook, then tap your name.

Tap Photos

. Scroll down and tap Profile Pictures or Cover Photos.

Can Facebook cover photo be a video?

Now you

can upload only images directly on the Facebook cover

. In order to add or change your Page's cover video: … Select Choose From Videos to use a video you've already uploaded to your Page. Keep in mind, your cover video should be at least 820 x 312 pixels and between 20 and 90 seconds.

How do I change my cover photo on my phone?

  1. Tap Pages, then go to your Page.
  2. Tap in the bottom right of your cover photo.
  3. Choose a photo from one of your albums. To use a photo from your phone, you'll need to upload it to your page first.
  4. Drag your photo up or down to reposition it and tap Use.

How can I upload a cover photo on Facebook without anyone knowing?

If you do not want to show this update publicly or you want to change Facebook profile picture without notifying friends, you need to make this update “

Private

”. For that, click the globe sign visible next to the date/time and select Only me. That's all!

How do you delete a cover photo on Facebook?

  1. Click on the photo.
  2. From the bottom bar, click “Options”
  3. Select “Delete this photo”

What size picture is best for Facebook?

The optimal size for post (shared) images is

1,200 x 630 pixels

. These guidelines will help you select and edit your shared images for optimum quality: Recommended upload size is 1,200 x 630 pixels.

What is image size for Facebook?

The optimal size for post (shared) images is

1,200 x 630 pixels

. These guidelines will help you select and edit your shared images for optimum quality: Recommended upload size is 1,200 x 630 pixels.

Can you post square images on Facebook?

Like Facebook image posts, videos on Facebook are

flexible and can be uploaded in square

, vertical, or horizontal aspect ratios. … Square videos should follow a 1:1 ratio and be as close to 1080 by 1080x in size as possible. And lastly, for horizontal videos, opt for a 16:9 ratio.

Rachel Ostrander
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Rachel Ostrander
Rachel is a career coach and HR consultant with over 5 years of experience working with job seekers and employers. She holds a degree in human resources management and has worked with leading companies such as Google and Amazon. Rachel is passionate about helping people find fulfilling careers and providing practical advice for navigating the job market.