What size should a Facebook image be?

The recommended size depends on the placement: Facebook Landscape Post uses 1200 × 630 px (1.91:1), Square Post uses 1200 × 1200 px (1:1), Profile Picture uses 720 × 720 px, Page Cover uses 1640 × 924 px, Event Cover uses 1920 × 1005 px, and Stories use 1080 × 1920 px.

What aspect ratio should Facebook posts use?

Facebook feed posts most commonly use 1.91:1 (landscape link/photo posts, 1200 × 630 px) or 1:1 (square posts, 1200 × 1200 px) for maximum desktop and mobile feed screen share.

What size should a Facebook profile picture be?

Facebook profile photos are displayed as a circle and recommended at 720 × 720 pixels (1:1 ratio) to ensure sharp clarity on retina displays and mobile apps.

What size should a Facebook cover photo be?

The recommended high-resolution size for Facebook Page and Group cover photos is 1640 × 924 pixels, which maintains safe margins across desktop and smartphone viewports.

Can I resize an image without stretching it?

Yes. Our tool strictly preserves visual proportions. In 'Fill' mode it crops proportionally to fit the target ratio, and in 'Fit' mode it scales the photo over an ambient blurred background.

Can I crop an image for Facebook?

Yes. You can drag and zoom your image inside the interactive viewport locked to your selected Facebook preset's exact aspect ratio.

Can I resize a portrait photo for Facebook?

Yes. You can frame a horizontal landscape crop of your portrait photo, or select 'Fit' mode to show the complete vertical image framed over an ambient blurred background.

Can I resize a landscape photo for Facebook?

Yes. You can scale wide scenery photos to Facebook 1200 × 630 px landscape posts, 1640 × 924 px page covers, or 1920 × 1005 px event banners.

Can I adjust the crop position?

Yes. The interactive viewport lets you pan the image with your mouse or finger on touchscreens, and zoom from 100% to 300% to center subjects perfectly.

Can I reduce the Facebook image file size?

Yes. You can adjust the JPEG quality slider or enter an optional Target File Size in KB to produce lightweight, fast-loading images.

Does the tool upload my images to a server?

No. All cropping, resizing, and encoding execute 100% locally in your web browser using HTML5 Canvas. Your images never leave your device.

Does this tool guarantee Facebook acceptance?

No. Facebook and Meta specifications can change by placement, device, and platform updates. Always verify current Meta guidance when exact requirements are critical.

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Facebook Image Resizer

Resize and crop images for Facebook online.

Prepare photos and graphics for Facebook posts, cover images, profile pictures and other supported formats with the correct aspect ratio and output dimensions.

⚠️ Facebook image specifications can change by placement and platform updates. Check Meta's current guidance when exact dimensions are critical.

🛡️ 100% Client-Side 🖼️ Posts, Covers & Profiles ⚡ Instant In-Browser ↔️ Interactive Before/After 🔒 Zero Server Uploads

Step 1 of 4: Upload Image

Upload Facebook Photo

Drag & drop your image here · Choose Image

JPG • JPEG • PNG • WebP

⚙️ Choose Facebook Format

Meta Standard Specifications

Select Facebook Preset:

🖼️ Landscape Post: 1200 × 630 px (1.91:1 Ratio) · Feed & Link Preview

📐 Drag to Reposition Focal Center

Fill (Crop) Fit (No Crop + Blur)

Target Width (px)

Target Height (px)

Output Format

JPEG Quality 90%

Target File Size in KB (Optional)

Lock Aspect Ratio

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Placement Format	Recommended Dimensions	Aspect Ratio	Best Practice & Safe Zone
🖼️ Feed Post (Landscape)	1200 × 630 px	1.91:1	Ideal for horizontal photography and link previews
⏹️ Feed Post (Square)	1200 × 1200 px	1:1	Maximizes mobile screen height in Facebook feeds
📸 Profile Picture	720 × 720 px	1:1 (Circle Crop)	Keep important facial features in center avatar circle
💻 Page / Group Cover	1640 × 924 px	16:9 Safe Zone	Keep critical graphics within the 820×312 px center safe area
📅 Event Cover Banner	1920 × 1005 px	1.91:1	High-resolution header for Facebook event pages
📲 Story & Reel	1080 × 1920 px	9:16 Full Vertical	Leave top/bottom 250 px free of text for UI overlay

Placement Format

Recommended Dimensions

Aspect Ratio

Best Practice & Safe Zone

🖼️ Feed Post (Landscape)

1200 × 630 px

1.91:1

Ideal for horizontal photography and link previews

⏹️ Feed Post (Square)

1200 × 1200 px

1:1

Maximizes mobile screen height in Facebook feeds

📸 Profile Picture

720 × 720 px

1:1 (Circle Crop)

Keep important facial features in center avatar circle

💻 Page / Group Cover

1640 × 924 px

16:9 Safe Zone

Keep critical graphics within the 820×312 px center safe area

📅 Event Cover Banner

1920 × 1005 px

1.91:1

High-resolution header for Facebook event pages

📲 Story & Reel

1080 × 1920 px

9:16 Full Vertical

Leave top/bottom 250 px free of text for UI overlay

Facebook Image Resizer

Upload Facebook Photo

⚙️ Choose Facebook Format

Resized to Facebook Format!

Resize Images for Facebook

Facebook Image Technical Specifications Matrix

Cover Photo & Feed Optimization Tips

How the Facebook Optimization Engine Works

Decode & EXIF

Format Resampling

Adaptive Encoding

Byte Verification

How to Resize an Image for Facebook

Upload Image

Choose Preset

Choose Framing

Zoom & Position

Select Format

Process Image

Inspect Before/After

Download File

Supported Facebook Publishing Use Cases

Feed Posts & Link Covers

Business Pages & Groups

Event Banners

Profile Avatars

Frequently Asked Questions

Facebook Image Resizer

Upload Facebook Photo

⚙️ Choose Facebook Format

Resized to Facebook Format!

Resize Images for Facebook

Facebook Image Technical Specifications Matrix

Cover Photo & Feed Optimization Tips

How the Facebook Optimization Engine Works

Decode & EXIF

Format Resampling

Adaptive Encoding

Byte Verification

How to Resize an Image for Facebook

Upload Image

Choose Preset

Choose Framing

Zoom & Position

Select Format

Process Image

Inspect Before/After

Download File

Supported Facebook Publishing Use Cases

Feed Posts & Link Covers

Business Pages & Groups

Event Banners

Profile Avatars

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Frequently Asked Questions