Updated Feb 2026

Facebook Image Sizes 2026

Complete Facebook image dimension reference: profile pictures, cover photos, feed posts, Stories, ads, and events.

Quick Reference

Image Type Dimensions Aspect Ratio Notes
Profile Picture 360 × 360 px 1:1 (Square) Displays as 176×176 (desktop), 196×196 (mobile). Cropped to circle.
Cover Photo 851 × 315 px 2.7:1 Displays as 820×312 (desktop), 640×360 (mobile). Use safe zone 820×360.
Feed Post (Square) 1080 × 1080 px 1:1 Best for maximum visibility across all devices.
Feed Post (Vertical) 1080 × 1350 px 4:5 Takes up more screen space on mobile.
Feed Post (Landscape) 1200 × 630 px 1.91:1 Ideal for link shares and Open Graph.
Stories 1080 × 1920 px 9:16 Safe zone: 1080×1680 (avoid top/bottom 120px).
Carousel Post 1080 × 1080 px 1:1 Each card should be square for consistency.
Event Cover 1920 × 1005 px 1.91:1 Displays at 500×262 (desktop), 560×208 (mobile).

Detailed Specifications

Profile Picture

Upload Size 360 × 360 px
Display (Desktop) 176 × 176 px
Display (Mobile) 196 × 196 px
Aspect Ratio 1:1 (Square)
Max File Size 100 KB (recommended)
Pro Tips:
  • Upload minimum 360×360 for crisp quality on all devices
  • Image displays as circular — center important elements
  • Avoid small text or fine details (won't be visible at small sizes)
  • Use high contrast for visibility against backgrounds

Cover Photo

Recommended 851 × 315 px
Display (Desktop) 820 × 312 px
Display (Mobile) 640 × 360 px
Safe Zone 820 × 360 px
Aspect Ratio 2.7:1
Pro Tips:
  • Upload at 851×315 for best quality on desktop
  • Keep critical content in safe zone (820×360) for mobile cropping
  • Profile picture overlaps bottom-left — avoid important details there
  • Use JPG or PNG, keep file size under 1 MB

Feed Post (Square)

Dimensions 1080 × 1080 px
Aspect Ratio 1:1 (Square)
Max File Size 4 MB
Pro Tips:
  • Square is the safest format — looks good on desktop & mobile
  • Upload at 2× (2160×2160) for Retina displays (optional)
  • Avoid important details in the corners (may be cropped on some devices)

Feed Post (Vertical/Portrait)

Dimensions 1080 × 1350 px
Aspect Ratio 4:5
Max File Size 4 MB
Pro Tips:
  • Takes up more screen real estate on mobile feeds
  • Great for showcasing products or full-body photos
  • Facebook's max vertical ratio (taller crops to 4:5)

Facebook Stories

Dimensions 1080 × 1920 px
Aspect Ratio 9:16 (Vertical)
Safe Zone 1080 × 1680 px
Max File Size 4 MB
Pro Tips:
  • Keep text/logos in safe zone (avoid top 120px and bottom 120px)
  • Top is covered by profile name/timestamp, bottom by reply CTA
  • Stories auto-delete after 24 hours unless saved to Highlights

Link Share / Open Graph

Dimensions 1200 × 630 px
Aspect Ratio 1.91:1
Max File Size 8 MB
Pro Tips:
  • 1200×630 is the standard Open Graph image size (also works for Twitter, LinkedIn)
  • Set via <meta property="og:image"> in your website HTML
  • Facebook scrapes metadata from the first share — use Sharing Debugger to refresh