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How big does a Facebook cover photo have to be?

How big does a Facebook cover photo have to be?

That’s a great question, and as it turns out, it can vary a bit. According to Facebook, your cover photo: Displays at 820 pixels wide by 312 pixels tall on computers and 640 pixels wide by 360 pixels tall on smartphones. Must be at least 399 pixels wide and 150 pixels tall. Doesn’t display on feature phones.

Where do you Find Your Cover photo on Facebook?

Your Facebook cover photo, or video, is what appears right at the top right of your Facebook Page, when viewed on a desktop computer.

Can a Facebook cover photo be cropped out?

Fortunately, Facebook doesn’t stretch and distort an image to fit a certain dimension; it crops it automatically instead. On a mobile device, your Facebook cover photo will crop out the sides, while showing more of the cover photo’s height.

What should I do with my cover photo?

You can use your cover photo or video to show off what you do by highlighting your products, services, customers, or supporters. The cover photo is great real estate to announce a new product, wish people a happy holiday season, or update with your most recent offers or marketing assets.

Facebook cover photos (or “Facebook banners”) are displayed at 820 pixels wide by 312 pixels tall on desktops, and 640 pixels wide by 360 pixels tall on mobile devices. Your Facebook cover photo size must be at least 400 pixels wide and 150 pixels tall.

Which is better Facebook cover photos or videos?

Facebook cover videos provide a fantastic opportunity to promote your brand or a dedicated marketing message, and can often be more engaging than photos. But it’s not all good news. Facebook cover videos are less effective on mobile devices, as they don’t autoplay. They load as a thumbnail instead.

What happens if your Facebook cover image is bad?

When someone visits your Facebook Page, your cover image is the first thing they see and takes up just about the entire screen. A bad Facebook cover image can have visitors tapping “Back” before they draw their next breath, never returning to your page again.