What size should a Facebook post image be?▼
The recommended Facebook post image size is 1200×630 pixels with a 1.91:1 aspect ratio. This works well for both feed posts and link previews.
Facebook uses different image dimensions for every placement — posts, cover photos, stories, reels, ads, carousels, and profile pictures. Using the wrong size leads to blurry images, unexpected cropping, or broken link previews. This guide covers every Facebook image size you need to know in 2026, with links to free tools that help you check and fix your images before uploading.
The recommended Facebook post image size is 1200×630 pixels with a 1.91:1 aspect ratio. The minimum size is 600×315 pixels, but uploading at the full recommended resolution ensures sharper display across all devices.
This same size is used for link preview images (Open Graph images). When you share a URL on Facebook, the preview card pulls the og:image — and 1200×630 is the ideal dimension for that card to display without cropping or letterboxing.
For standard photo posts without a link, square (1:1) and 4:5 portrait images also display well in the feed, but 1200×630 remains the safest all-purpose choice.
Check your image dimensions before uploading, or preview how your post will look in the feed.
Facebook cover photos display at 820×312 on desktop and 640×360 on mobile. The recommended upload size is 820×462 pixels to account for both crops.
Because desktop and mobile crop differently, the top and bottom edges of your cover photo may be hidden on desktop while the left and right edges may be trimmed on mobile. Keep all important content — text, logos, faces — in the center safe zone to ensure nothing gets cut off on either device.
Use the cover photo size checker to verify your dimensions, or check safe zones to make sure your design works on both desktop and mobile.
The recommended Facebook group cover photo size is 1640×856 pixels. On desktop, the visible area is cropped to approximately 1640×662 pixels, so the top and bottom edges may be hidden.
Group cover photos are larger than personal profile cover photos, so you need a higher-resolution source image. As with personal covers, keep important elements centered to avoid cropping issues.
Check your group cover photo size before uploading.
The recommended Facebook event cover image size is 1200×628 pixels with a 1.91:1 aspect ratio. The minimum accepted size is 400×150 pixels, but uploading at the full recommended size ensures the best quality.
Event cover images appear at the top of the event page and in event discovery feeds. A blurry or poorly cropped event cover can reduce attendance and make your event look unprofessional.
Check your event cover image size before publishing your event.
Facebook profile pictures display at 170×170 pixels on desktop and 128×128 pixels on mobile. You should upload an image that is at least 320×320 pixels for the best quality.
Profile pictures are cropped into a circle, so keep your subject centered and avoid placing important details near the edges. Your profile picture also appears at much smaller sizes throughout Facebook — as small as 40×40 in comments and 32×32 in chat — so simple, high-contrast images work best.
Preview how your profile picture will look at different sizes before uploading.
The recommended Facebook story image size is 1080×1920 pixels with a 9:16 aspect ratio. Stories display fullscreen on mobile devices in a vertical format.
Keep important content away from the edges. The top 14% of the screen is covered by your profile name and icon, and the bottom 20% is covered by the reply bar and swipe-up area. Place key text and visuals in the center safe zone to ensure they are fully visible.
Preview your story before publishing, or check the safe zones to make sure nothing important gets hidden.
Facebook Reels use a fullscreen size of 1080×1920 pixels (9:16 aspect ratio). However, when displayed in the Reels grid on your profile or in the feed, thumbnails are cropped to approximately a 3:4 ratio.
This means the top and bottom of your reel cover image may be cut off in the grid view. Design your thumbnail so the most important content is centered and visible in both the fullscreen and cropped grid views.
Preview your Reels thumbnail to see how it looks in both grid and fullscreen formats.
The recommended Facebook carousel image size is 1080×1080 pixels (1:1 square). Carousels support 2 to 10 cards, and each card should use the same dimensions for a consistent look.
Square images work best for carousels because they display consistently across both desktop and mobile. Mixing different aspect ratios between cards creates a jarring, unprofessional appearance. Keep all cards at 1080×1080 for the cleanest result.
Preview your carousel to check how all cards look together before publishing.
Facebook ads use different image sizes depending on the placement:
Facebook officially removed the 20% text overlay rule in 2021, but the algorithm still tends to deprioritize ad images with large amounts of text. Keeping text minimal and using clean, high-contrast visuals will generally improve ad delivery and performance.
Preview your ad image across placements, or use the text overlay checker to see how much text your ad contains.
| Placement | Recommended Size | Aspect Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Post image | 1200×630 | 1.91:1 |
| Cover photo (upload) | 820×462 | ~1.78:1 |
| Cover photo (desktop) | 820×312 | ~2.63:1 |
| Cover photo (mobile) | 640×360 | ~1.78:1 |
| Group cover photo | 1640×856 | ~1.91:1 |
| Event cover image | 1200×628 | 1.91:1 |
| Profile picture (upload) | 320×320+ | 1:1 |
| Profile picture (desktop) | 170×170 | 1:1 |
| Profile picture (mobile) | 128×128 | 1:1 |
| Story | 1080×1920 | 9:16 |
| Reels (fullscreen) | 1080×1920 | 9:16 |
| Reels (grid crop) | ~1080×1440 | ~3:4 |
| Carousel card | 1080×1080 | 1:1 |
| Feed ad | 1200×628 | 1.91:1 |
| Carousel ad | 1080×1080 | 1:1 |
| Story ad | 1080×1920 | 9:16 |