{"id":26685,"date":"2022-07-21T08:44:47","date_gmt":"2022-07-21T08:44:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=26685"},"modified":"2022-07-21T08:44:47","modified_gmt":"2022-07-21T08:44:47","slug":"is-a-facebook-cover-16-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/is-a-facebook-cover-16-9","title":{"rendered":"Is a Facebook Cover 16 9?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e072d663b16\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e072d663b16\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e072d663b16\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/is-a-facebook-cover-16-9\/#Is_a_Facebook_Cover_16_9\" title=\"Is a Facebook Cover 16 9?\">Is a Facebook Cover 16 9?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/is-a-facebook-cover-16-9\/#Size_of_a_Facebook_cover_photo\" title=\"Size of a Facebook cover photo\">Size of a Facebook cover photo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/is-a-facebook-cover-16-9\/#Format_of_a_Facebook_event_cover_photo\" title=\"Format of a Facebook event cover photo\">Format of a Facebook event cover photo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/is-a-facebook-cover-16-9\/#Format_of_a_Facebook_group_cover_photo\" title=\"Format of a Facebook group cover photo\">Format of a Facebook group cover photo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/is-a-facebook-cover-16-9\/#Size_of_a_Facebook_profile_photo\" title=\"Size of a Facebook profile photo\">Size of a Facebook profile photo<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Facebook_Cover_16_9\"><\/span>Is a Facebook Cover 16 9?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" align=\"right\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/36qwppz.png\" style=\"height:auto; margin:0px 10px; width:auto; max-height:228px; max-width:41%\" alt=\"Is a Facebook cover 16 9\"> <\/p>\n<p>If you want your Facebook cover photo to stand out from the rest, you can opt for a video. Video covers can &#8220;wow&#8221; page visitors. But avoid jerky movements, as they can distract from the content. A gentle motion video will be just as compelling. Here are a few things to keep in mind when choosing a video for your Facebook cover. Once you know the dimensions of the video, you can start thinking about the layout and content of your cover.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Size_of_a_Facebook_cover_photo\"><\/span>Size of a Facebook cover photo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best size for a Facebook cover photo is 820 by 312 pixels, and the aspect ratio should be 16:9. This size is ideal for both desktop and mobile devices. The resolution of your Facebook cover photo is important, as the size will determine the way the picture appears on other devices. You can use a larger size if you want to make the photo more attractive, but keep in mind that the smaller size will look better on mobile.<\/p>\n<p>The optimal cover photo size on desktop is 820 pixels wide by 462 pixels high. It should be at least 720 pixels wide and 150 pixels high. Facebook will crop the sides of the cover image if the size is smaller. Choosing a higher-quality image is also recommended. However, it is possible to crop your photo to fit the width and height of the cover. Make sure to take into account the dimensions of your device when choosing a cover photo.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Format_of_a_Facebook_event_cover_photo\"><\/span>Format of a Facebook event cover photo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The format of a Facebook event cover photo changes periodically. If you want your photo to appear on the timeline, the proper format is 1920 x 1080 pixels. Any image that is lower in resolution will be enlarged and reduced in clarity, and will peel off over time. To make sure that your photo looks its best, make sure to select a 1920 x 1080 pixel image. Alternatively, you can use the Snappa library of free images.<\/p>\n<p>You can change the image in the format of the Facebook event cover photo by changing the size. The new format lets you change the image size without cropping it. This is especially helpful if you plan to use it as an event cover. You should avoid placing important information on the extreme edges of the photo. For example, you cannot place any links in a photo with a square aspect ratio. This is a problem when you want to show important information but don&#8217;t want to use an image with a high-resolution.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Format_of_a_Facebook_group_cover_photo\"><\/span>Format of a Facebook group cover photo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As you may know, the ideal Facebook group cover photo size is 2022 pixels by 856 pixels. This size works perfectly on mobile and desktop, but there are some differences in how they display on various devices. In late 2017 Facebook changed the size of group cover photos, but only a few weeks later did they change them back. Before, the image would not be readable on desktop or tablet. Fortunately, this was no longer the case.<\/p>\n<p>Using the right Facebook group cover photo size is very important. The cover photo should be at least 1640 x 856 pixels. Images that are larger than this will be cropped on mobile devices. Facebook prefers PNG or JPEG format for these images. Using a JPEG will ensure your cover photo is the correct size and aspect ratio. It is also recommended that you use a high-quality logo for your cover photo.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Size_of_a_Facebook_profile_photo\"><\/span>Size of a Facebook profile photo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Facebook profile photo must be at least 16&#215;9 pixels. This is the size that will be displayed on desktop and on mobile. The thumbnail version will be at least 32&#215;32 pixels. If you are uploading a photo, you should use JPEG or PNG format for its highest quality. Ideally, your picture should be square or rectilinear, with important information in the middle. Your cover photo is the most prominent element on your Facebook page. It should be the same size as the profile photo itself, or slightly smaller.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a photo that is too large, Facebook will crop it. The size of a Facebook profile photo has changed. 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