Facebook Image Sizes 2026: The Complete Guide

Learn the correct Facebook image sizes for 2026. Cover photos, feed posts, Stories, and profile photos — every dimension to avoid blurry uploads.

April 7, 2026
5 min read
By imresizer Team
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Getting your Facebook image sizes wrong means cover photos that look cropped on mobile, blurry profile pictures, and feed posts that get compressed into low-quality previews. This guide covers every Facebook image size you need in 2026.

Facebook Image Sizes at a Glance

FormatSize (px)Aspect RatioNotes
Feed post — portrait1080×13504:5Best organic reach in the feed
Feed post — square1200×6301.91:1Shared link preview default
Page cover photo851×31516:9Desktop display; mobile crops to 640×360
Group cover photo1640×856~1.91:1No profile photo overlap
Story / Reels1080×19209:16Same as Instagram Stories
Profile photo320×3201:1Minimum; upload larger if possible
Event cover1920×1005~1.91:1Displayed at 470×174 in listings

Feed Posts: Portrait Gets More Reach

Facebook's algorithm gives more feed space to taller images. Portrait (4:5) at 1080×1350 px is the best format for single-image posts. It pushes other content lower on the screen and tends to get more engagement than square or landscape.

For link previews and shared posts, Facebook uses a 1.91:1 ratio. If you're sharing a link with an attached image, aim for 1200×630 px so it looks clean in the preview card.

Cover Photos: Design for Both Mobile and Desktop

Facebook cover photos are tricky because they display differently on mobile and desktop:

  • Desktop: Shows at 851×315 px — a wide, short horizontal strip
  • Mobile: Crops to 640×360 px — a taller, narrower view
  • Upload at 851×315 px and design your key content in the central safe zone of 640×312 px. Anything near the left/right edges may be cut off on mobile, and the profile photo covers the bottom-left corner on desktop.

    For group cover photos, use 1640×856 px. There is no profile photo overlap on group pages, so you have more freedom with your design.

    Profile Photos: Upload at 320×320 px Minimum

    Facebook displays profile photos at 196×196 px on desktop and smaller on mobile. The minimum upload size is 320×320 px, but uploading at 800×800 px or larger gives you sharper results on high-DPI screens.

    Your photo is cropped into a circle from the centre, so keep faces or logos centred and away from the edges.

    File Format and Compression Tips

    Facebook recompresses every image after upload. To minimise quality loss:

  • Upload as JPG for photos — Facebook converts PNGs to JPG anyway, and uploading JPG directly gives you more control over quality
  • For graphics with text or logos, use PNG — the sharper edges survive Facebook's re-encoding better
  • Keep file size under 1 MB for fastest upload and least aggressive compression
  • Use the sRGB colour profile — images in other colour spaces can look washed out
  • How to Resize Images for Facebook Using imresizer

    1. Go to imresizer.com/resize-image-for-facebook and select your format, or use the specific tools below
    2. Upload your image
    3. The correct dimensions are applied automatically
    4. Adjust the crop position if needed, then download

    Everything runs in your browser — no uploads to external servers.

    Key Takeaways

    Use 1080×1350 px for feed posts to maximise reach. Design cover photos at 851×315 px with key content in the central 640×312 px safe zone. For group covers, use 1640×856 px. Upload profile photos at 800×800 px or larger for sharp results on all screen sizes. Use the free tools below to get the right size without guesswork.

    Free Facebook Image Resize Tools

  • Resize for Facebook Profile Picture (320×320 px)
  • Resize for Facebook Cover Photo (851×315 px)
  • Resize for Facebook Page Cover (851×315 px)
  • Resize for Facebook Story (1080×1920 px)
  • Resize for Facebook Event Cover (1920×1005 px)
  • Resize for Facebook Feed Post (1200×630 px)
  • Resize for Facebook Feed Post — Square (1080×1080 px)
  • Resize for Facebook Group Cover (1640×856 px)
  • Resize for Facebook Shared Image Post (1080×1350 px)
  • Resize for Facebook Marketplace (1200×1200 px)
  • References

    1. Social Media Image Sizes for All Networks — Hootsuite (April 2026)
    2. Social Media Image Sizes 2026: Guide for 9 Major Networks — Buffer
    3. Always Up-To-Date Guide to Social Media Image Sizes — Sprout Social