Resize an image for Facebook cover photo: 820 × 312 px
Drop a photo and get it at exactly 820 × 312 pixels, the Facebook cover photo size (2.63:1 ratio). The image is scaled to fill the frame and centre-cropped, so nothing is stretched. Desktop shows 820 × 312; phones crop to 640 × 360, so keep the middle 640 px important.
How to use the Facebook cover photo resizer
- Add one or more photos (JPG, PNG, WebP or iPhone HEIC).
- The size is preset to 820 × 312; adjust only if Facebook changes its spec.
- Click Resize. The photo is scaled to cover the frame and cropped from the centre.
- Download and upload to Facebook.
Facebook cover photo size in 2026
The recommended Facebook cover photo image is 820 × 312 px, an aspect ratio of 2.63:1 (exactly 205:78). Desktop shows 820 × 312; phones crop to 640 × 360, so keep the middle 640 px important. Facebook compresses images heavily. Uploading at its stated sizes, as JPG under 1 MB, produces less visible compression than larger files, because the platform then skips a resize pass. Cover photos are cropped differently on desktop and mobile, so keep the subject in the centre.
How this tool fits your photo
Most photos are 4:3 or 3:2, not 2.63:1. Rather than stretching, this tool scales the photo until it covers the 820 × 312 frame and then crops equally from the edges that overflow. For a portrait photo going into a landscape slot, that means the top and bottom are trimmed; for a landscape photo going into a portrait slot, the sides. If the subject is off-centre, crop it roughly first in your phone's editor, then use this tool for the exact pixels. Images smaller than 820 × 312 are enlarged, which softens them slightly; start from the largest original you have.
Format and file size
JPG for photos, PNG for graphics with text (less compression on text edges). 15 MB per image (JPG); under 1 MB recommended. Output here keeps your input format (JPG stays JPG at quality 90, PNG stays PNG). If the result is over the platform's limit, run it through the image compressor with a target size.
All Facebook image sizes
| Placement | Size (px) | Ratio | Tool |
|---|---|---|---|
| cover photo | 820 × 312 | 2.63:1 | this page |
| feed post | 1200 × 630 | 1.91:1 | resize |
| square post | 1080 × 1080 | 1:1 | resize |
| profile picture | 170 × 170 | 1:1 | resize |
| story | 1080 × 1920 | 9:16 | resize |
| event cover | 1920 × 1005 | 1.91:1 | resize |
Sizes are the platform's published recommendations as of 2026-09-23. Platforms change specs occasionally; the general resize tool lets you enter any dimensions.
Frequently asked questions
What size should a Facebook cover photo be?
820 × 312 pixels (2.63:1). Desktop shows 820 × 312; phones crop to 640 × 360, so keep the middle 640 px important.
Will my photo be stretched?
No. It is scaled to fill the frame and cropped from the centre, so proportions are preserved.
Is the photo uploaded to your server?
No. Resizing happens in your browser; the page works offline once loaded.
Can I resize several photos at once?
Yes, up to 100 in one go, each to 820 × 312. Download them individually or as a ZIP.
Privacy
This tool runs entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly and the Canvas/File APIs. Your files are never uploaded to ToolFlint or any third party; you can verify this in your browser's network tab or by switching to airplane mode after the page loads. Read how we process files.
Last updated 2026-09-23.