Wondering the best size for a Facebook post?
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All sizes here are updated and verified correct for 2023. With infographics!
This is the Ultimate Guide! I’ll cover all the Facebook image sizes you could ever need for your Business Page:
- Facebook Page post sizes for photos, videos, and link shares.
- Facebook Page cover photo and profile picture.
- Facebook Stories image size and aspect ratio.
- Facebook Page ads on desktop and mobile.
- Facebook catalogs.
Towards the end, we will also cover:
- Facebook 20% text rule.
- Facebook Page services image size.
- Facebook job post image size.
- Facebook Workplace image dimensions.
Every size you need to optimize your Facebook Business Page and postings!
Why Worry About Facebook Page Image Sizes?
Creating highly engaging images for Facebook is no easy task. You work hard to make creative images that send a message about your brand, products and services, or offers.
So, make sure your company looks professional!
By using the right sizes, you’ll:
- Optimize photos for Facebook to prevent your high-quality images from becoming pixelated.
- Avoid unfortunate cropping of important elements – like your client’s head!
- Communicate your message without words chopped off in the Facebook news feed.
It’s difficult to keep track – because Facebook has different requirements for each of the images a business would use.
Plus, they update regularly. Most recent updates saw changes to the layout of Facebook Business Pages, image dimensions for event response ads, and the maximum upload size for videos, which is now 4GB.
And the profile picture is now round, which you won’t find explained correctly elsewhere.
Good news though – I keep an ear to the ground for changes so this article is always current! And I’ve published a brand-new infographic of the Facebook Page image dimensions all social media marketers need.
For ads, you’ll find an infographic provided by TechWyse to help you quickly reference all the recommended dimensions and image sizes for the multitude of Facebook ads available.
Facebook Image Post Size
What is the best size for a Facebook post?
Facebook recommends 1200 x 630 pixels for sharing images or links. However, this doesn’t give you the best impact for your photos or graphics.
Good to know: Facebook photo posts offer a lot of flexibility. You aren’t locked into a specific size in pixels, or one shape.
What is the square size for a Facebook post?
A square Facebook image post size is 1200 x 1200 pixels. This provides more visual impact on Facebook and offers portability across several social networks.
The popular Instagram post size of 1080 x 1080 also works.
Can a Facebook post be portrait?
The vertical portrait shape of 4:5 works well on Facebook. It’s also my favorite shape on Instagram. Create at 1200 x 1500 pixels for Facebook, or you can use Instagram’s recommended dimensions of 1080 x 1350.
You can go even taller than portrait! I’ve found that Pinterest Pins at 2:3 aspect ratio look awesome on Facebook (see image below). I don’t recommend long infographics, as these may get cropped or reduced on Facebook.
What aspect ratio is best for Facebook?
Facebook image post size can vary in aspect ratio: 1.91:1 (horizontal), 1:1 (square), 4:5 (portrait), 2:3 (tall).
I recommend you choose the one that fits your next-favorite social platform!
Horizontal will work best on Twitter and LinkedIn. Square and portrait will work best on Instagram. 2:3 is recommend as the best Pinterest Pin size.
You can learn more here about social media aspect ratio.
Facebook post size in inches
A Facebook image post size of 1200 x 630 is 16.667 inches by 8.75 if you export at 72 pixels per inch.
A Facebook post size of 1200 x 630 is 12.5 by 6.5625 inches if you export at 96 pixels per inch.
Facebook post size in pixels
To recap, all these Facebook post pixel dimensions work:
- 1200 x 630 pixels
- 1200 x 1200 pixels
- 1200 x 1500 pixels
- 1200 x 1800 pixels
You aren’t locked into the 1200 width either, but it is recommended.
Minimum Facebook post size
For images with a link on desktop 479 x 246 pixels, and on mobile min width 320 pixels. source
I strongly recommend you use 1200 or 1080 as your image width – or larger.
Facebook Video Post Size
Another type of Facebook posts is videos. And again, Facebook videos have options.
Directly below are organic, non-ad videos. 360 and Live videos follow.
You can use horizontal or vertical videos. I believe you can use square as well.
There’s no firm size you must stick to, except for ads. Please refer to the infographic at the end of this article for video ad specs.
Video specs (organic or non-ad):
- Recommended video size is 1280 x 720 landscape, 720 x 1280 portrait.
- Minimum width is 600 pixels for both landscape and portrait.
- Landscape aspect ratio is 16:9.
- Portrait aspect ratio is 9:16.
- Mobile renders both video types to aspect ratio 2:3.
- Max file size is 4GB.
- Recommended video formats are .MP4 and .MOV.
- Video length max is 120 minutes.
- Video max frames 30fps.
Facebook 360 Video specs
360 videos provide users a complete 360° view by scrolling with a cursor on web, or by touch or turning their device on mobile. This format appears organically in feeds, and often gets more reach.
360 video specs:
- Maximum dimensions 4096 x 2048 pixels.
- Minimum width is 600 pixels.
- 360 aspect ratio is 2:1.
- Max file size is 1.75GB.
- Recommended video format is .MP4.
- Video length must be less than 40 minutes.
- Video max frames 60fps.
How To Go Live On Facebook Horizontally: Facebook Live Landscape Mode
You can go Live either horizontal or vertical, but you must set the mode you desire before you tap the Go Live. Once you’re Live, you can’t change.
Watch this short video for the details.
Facebook Link Share Size
For link shares, use images that are at least 1200 x 630 pixels for the best display on high resolution devices. At the minimum, you should use images that are 600 x 315 pixels to display link page posts with larger images.
Fortunately the Facebook link share size of 1200 x 630 is also the recommended size for Twitter and LinkedIn, so it works great on all 3. You can also post this size on Instagram!
The infographic provides tips for ensuring your images meet Facebook’s guidelines.
For example, if your link share image is smaller than 600×315, it will automatically render as a thumbnail. Also, Facebook will automatically choose the center of your image if you neglect to upload it to the correct dimensions – which could cut off a portion of your image.
The minimum allowed image dimension for a link share is 200 x 200 pixels.
The size of the image file must not exceed 8 MB. source
Facebook Cover Photos for Business Pages
Businesses using Facebook marketing have at least 3 different cover photo styles they might use (in addition to their Facebook personal profile cover photo).
These cover photo sizes come directly from Facebook’s recommendations, which are not always ideal, and never optimized for both desktop and mobile:
Facebook Business Page cover photo must be at least 400 pixels wide and 150 pixels tall, and loads fastest as an sRGB JPG file that’s 851 pixels wide, 315 pixels tall and less than 100 kilobytes.
Facebook Group cover photo displays at 1640 pixels wide by 856 pixels tall on computers, cropped to 664 pixels tall on smartphones.
Facebook Event cover photo displays at 1200 pixels wide by 628 pixels tall on computers, with varied croppings on smartphones.
Confused yet?
You can simply upload a horizontal photo and let the cropping fall where it may. The image below shows a typical 16:9 aspect ratio and how it’ll crop in height on different devices and uses.
If you’re going to design something beyond a plain photo, I strongly recommend you use a template so you keep all important elements visible on all devices.
See these blog posts for cover photo dimensions that I optimized for both desktop and mobile. You can download free templates with no opt-in needed:
| Facebook Page Cover Photo size with free template. Updated for 2023 “New Facebook Page Experience.”
| Facebook Group Cover Photo size with free template.
| Facebook Event Cover Photo size with free template.
Those explanations and templates are ideal for both pro and casual designers.
If you’re not a designer but do want a stunning cover photo without the stress, I recommend you use an easy design tool like Snappa, which has the safe zones built right in.
Disclosure: You can use Snappa for free! IF you choose to upgrade to a paid plan, I may receive a referral fee.
Check out how it works on this 4-minute video:
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Facebook Page Profile Picture
NEW! Your Page’s profile picture displays at 176×176 pixels on your Page on computers, 196×196 pixels on smartphones and 36×36 pixels on most feature phones. source
I do recommend you upload a larger size than 196px. It now displays absolutely huge on tablets. Read on.
Keep in mind that your Page’s profile picture will be cropped to a circular shape virtually everywhere across Facebook.
The circular crop can cause the corners of your logo to be chopped off.
Because of this, I made a handy template so you can preview your logo in a circle, and resize it before uploading if needed.
Get the FREE template, and all the details! Learn all about the best Facebook profile picture size that can actually help boost your engagement.
Facebook Stories Image Size and Aspect Ratio
Facebook Story images will fill the frame of the viewer’s device, which aren’t all the same pixel size or aspect ratio.
To add photos and videos to your Facebook Story quickly, simply hold your phone vertically when snapping or filming. No need to worry about an exact dimension.
If you wish to make graphics, a good guideline is 9:16 aspect ratio. 1080 x 1920 pixels is your go-to size.
What’s the Facebook 20% Text Rule?
Facebook removed their 20% rule in Fall 2020. This rule had stated that the text on an ad image shouldn’t make up more than 20% of the image.
The first to report this was social media expert Matt Navarra on September 22, 2020, as advertisers were being contacted by Facebook directly to inform them of the update. FB said:
…we will no longer penalize ads with higher amounts of image text in auctions and delivery.
Facebook no longer rejects ad images on the basis of the text they contain – or throttles their reach, as they previously stated.
What happened to Facebook text overlay tool?
Facebook has retired their text overlay tool. Marketers no longer need to struggle with fitting text overlay into the grids allotted on this tool.
However…
Should I still limit text on Facebook ads?
Over the years, Facebook has repeatedly noted that Facebook and Instagram users dislike ads with too much text in the main image.
Facebook still maintains that ad images with less than 20% text perform better, and recommends that advertisers “keep your text short, clear and concise in order to get your message across effectively.”
Many marketers like to add large, eye-catching words like “free,” “sale,” or “limited time offer” to their images. This certainly sounds like a good strategy.
However, the team over at SketchDeck say that more text on an ad image actually increases your CPC (cost per click).
After testing 48 Facebook ads to bust 6 marketing myths, they found that no-text ads performed better! The images with no text overlaid performed consistently better with a 6-7% lower CPC.
Facebook has recommended that ad images not look out of place in the Facebook news feed. Obviously, ads that scream SALE look out of place amidst photos of your cousin’s wedding, sister’s kids, and friend’s vacation.
The only successful text-added ads they saw had “Free” or “50% off” as their main text.
They also noted that noted that as the text size increased, the CPC increased as well.
Bottom line? You still need to use text wisely and sparingly, and test to see which makes the best Facebook ads for your audience.
Facebook Page Services Image Size
The services image will appear as a small square to the right of your title and description.
While there is an opportunity to add multiple images, only the last one you add will show! And there’s no link for the viewer to click through and see more.
In fact, services have no link at all! It just shows the service name and (optional) price, description, and duration.
And a small square image. The Facebook Page services image size displays at a measly 138 pixels square on computer browser, or 276 pixels on retina display.
There’s no cropping adjustment. Any size or shape image you upload or choose from your Page photos will be center-cropped to square.
I recommend cropping your image to a square before adding to your service tab.
Try 600 or 1200 pixels square, so you can reuse it as a Page post.
138 or 276 is just too tiny!
Facebook Job Post Image Size
The Facebook job posting image is exactly the same as a link post. 1200 x 628 pixels is ideal.
While Facebook has not recommended a size, I tested and found that you can upload any size, and the center portion will be cropped to this 1.91:1 aspect ratio of a link post.
There is no longer any control over cropping, so if you’re creating a job post image from scratch, 1200 x 628 is the size to make.
BUT the displayed image will be cropped further! If your uploaded image is 1200 x 628, then the visible part will be approximately 442 pixels high in a center cut only. You can’t choose what you want to show, so make sure to keep your important elements in the center height-wise.
When you start to create a job post, the default image will be your cover photo. If you haven’t made a dedicated job post image, you can use the cover photo if it works, or click the trash can icon (no longer an X) in upper right to choose to have no image, or upload another image.
Of course your job offer will be much more eye-catching with an image! The good news is, you can use the Facebook link size in any easy design tool to get the correct size and proportion.
Shown below are just 4 of Snappa’s FB link image templates. Snappa offers 7 different sizes for Facebook, with thousand of pre-built templates for posts, cover photos, and ads.
Facebook Workplace Image Dimensions
Workplace cover photo
Workplace admins can upload or change cover photos for their groups.
To upload a cover photo:
- On your group page, hover over the cover photo and click Upload Cover Photo in the top right corner.
- Upload a cover photo, drag to reposition then click Save.
To change an existing cover photo, hover over the photo and click Update cover photo then click Upload Cover Photo.
For best results, choose a group cover photo that’s 2048 pixels wide and 1032 pixels tall (approx. 2:1 ratio).
Note: If an admin doesn’t upload an image, group members may be able to add a cover photo themselves. source
You can download the 2048 x 1032 template provided by Facebook by right-clicking it below:
Facebook Workplace logos
Logo images on Workplace should be 495 x 234 pixels or larger. These dimensions ensure that the image will fit in the provided logo template.
Images larger than 495 x 234 pixels are scaled down to fit into the logo template.
The following formats are supported:
- .PNG (with or without background)
- .JPG
Keep in mind that animated formats such as .GIF aren’t supported and files should be saved in RGB mode. Uploaded logo(s) in CMYK mode may be different in color compared to the original file preview. source
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Facebook Image Dimensions Infographics
Keep going, there’s more!
The Facebook Page image sizes infographic directly below has been updated for the New Facebook Page Experience.
The Facebook Ad Sizes Cheat Sheet at the very end was created by TechWyse, and shared with their permission.
The most recent updates include the addition of live videos and catalogs, along with the changes in the image dimensions and aspect ratios of various ads.
Check it out to learn more about how your Facebook ad campaign can be improved using the knowledge of Facebook’s recommended dimensions and image sizes.
Save these infographics to Pinterest for quick reference when building your Facebook posts, events, ads, and more.
It’s updated as soon as I hear of changes.
Hope you enjoy these new Facebook image dimensions infographics.
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Daisy says
What is the maximum file upload size for Facebook photo post?
Louise Myers says
I haven’t seen anything published on this. If I experiment I will update.
Ranjan KM says
As of today, 12th Decemebr 2021, the Facebook Business Page & Facebook Timeline Cover photo layout has changed. Now again the Profile Picture has been moved to the left corner in Desktop view, but the same picture remains in the middle in Mobile Phone view. It is becoming tough to find a proper balance to design a cover photo to avoid important text or images being masked or cut off due tothe profile picture placement differences. Please find out a solution for us!
Louise Myers says
I see no changes. Solution? Facebook Business Page Cover Photo Size and Template
Chris says
The job post image size of 1200×628 is no longer the correct size. Also, there is no option to crop the image after uploading during the process of creating a job post.
Louise Myers says
Thanks, I’ll check that out ASAP.
Katie Finnegan says
Any update on what size a Facebook job post should actually be?
Louise Myers says
You still want to upload 1200 x 628, but only ~442 pixel height of the 628 will show. Center crop only.
Eric Tong says
The page cover photo displayed in mobile APP is less than 640 pixels wide. We uploaded an image of 820 pixels wide with 90 pixels of bleed on either side as our cover photo, but in APP the image is still cropped beyond the bleed line!
Louise Myers says
820 by what height? Maybe I can help if I know the exact size.
Joseph Melancon says
Very nice piece of information. Something I’ve always wanted to try but never had the time and the knowledge to do it. Now I have something to refer to. 🙂 Your article itself, as well as the discussion in the comments add a lot of value. Many thanks!
socorro says
Wonderful! Helps a lot!
Louise Myers says
Great!
Maddie st. amand says
Hey there! Have you ever seen the issue where you upload an “our story” cover photo at proper dimensions, but then it’s all stretched and skewed when seen on mobile?
Louise Myers says
Uh oh. I haven’t seen this, but I also don’t have “new FB” yet. I will add this to my list of things to check out when I can!
Jason says
Hi there,
Thanks for your article.
I notice that many pages are now sharing links with square-shaped feature photo, which would take up more space in the news feed, and shall attract more engagement.
However, when I try to do the same, my square-shaped photo will be cropped by Facebook as a horizontal rectangle.
What is the trick to use square-sized photos in links?
Thanks.
Louise Myers says
Read this post about ways to post Facebook links.
Miles Robinson says
Hi Louise,
I have been trying to create a Facebook Note about my father’s activities in WWII so I can publish in time for 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, Friday 8th May.
I want the Note to show a cover photo of him, before telling his story.
I understand the required dimensions by FB are 1200px wide by 445px tall; but the picture I have is 1464 x 2208px tall, so I have been searching for method of resizing to 295 x 445 to keep original aspect ratio.
The resize programs I have found just reduce file size and when uploaded to Note continues to show small tiny part of original full size but blurry!
Most grateful for your advice. MR
Louise Myers says
If you feel you must show the entire image as the cover photo, you’d have to place it on a rectangle that’s 1200px wide by 445px tall in any design program like Canva. You can’t keep the aspect ratio of a tall image. FB will only allow the specified size/aspect ratio.
Natasha Wardle says
Oh my goodness, this is super helpful. Thank you so much Louise for offering this simple, easy, totally helpful guide to Social Media post sizes. Invaluable (and I have joined your group because I want to learn more from you).
Louise Myers says
Welcome, Natasha!
Cliff says
Look, I never like being negative about Millennials, but why on earth do people waffle so much in their articles and introduce extraneous content IMO best separated out into a separate article?
I wanted to know one thing: the aspect ratio of a Facebook cover image. And that’s the one thing you haven’t told me.
I already know how to add photos to a story. And if I didn’t, that would be a separate question anyway.
And likewise with the other interesting but not germane diversions.
Does no-one read Kurt Vonnegut or George Orwell or Jacob Nielsen any more on effective copywriting? (Which I’ve been paid to do, BTW.)
Please don’t tell me what you’re going to say, say it at great length, then tell me you’ve said it.
I have a thousand other blogs to click on.
Please just say it.
Once.
Succinctly.
In a list, ideally.
And be done saying it.
(That’s what I always attempt to achieve, anyhow. It seemed to go down O.K with the punters.)
Louise Myers says
Where are the millenials in this article?! Certainly not me, though I’m a parent of one.
If you want to know the aspect ratio of a Facebook cover image, I suggest you visit one of my posts dedicated specifically to the type of cover image you intended (there are 4). They’re linked in the cover photo section of this article.
Or find a post where someone has just listed the aspect ratio of Facebook covers (if it exists, and if Google finds it for you).
If that’s not fast enough for you, I suppose you could just do the math.
Blogging is NOT copywriting. The reason you found this blog post is that it’s comprehensive. That’s what Google likes. And they find the info I’ve provided germane to the topic.
This is the internet in 2020. Enjoy.
Andy Marcoux says
Thanks for the 2020 update! Great information.
Question: Sharing links
Should the default image for links be the same as sharing photos?
Louise Myers says
Hey Andy,
Link shares have a very specific shape of 1.91:1 proportion (1200 x 627 pixels recommended).
You can use that for photo shares too, but you have a lot more flexibility with photos. There’s much more detail in the article.
david says
Hi, just wondering if we post a GIF, will it auto-play? Equally if we post a video, does that auto-play on all devices?
Louise Myers says
Auto-play is supposed to occur with videos uploaded directly to Facebook. Only upload your own videos though: don’t download others’ content to upload to FB as that is copyright infringement.
AJ says
Facebook is requiring me to submit a copy of my drivers licence for account authorization. I am having trouble submitting and the proper size. Can you tell me the proper sized to use.
Louise Myers says
I found this, can’t guarantee it’s correct but I’m guessing yours is too small.
“The minimum size for these photos is 1,500 pixels by 1,000 pixels.”
Either your phone or your scanner may not be high enough resolution. If you use a scanner, you’ll need to set it to a minimum resolution of 600 DPI.
Vincent says
Hi Louise,
Thanks for your article. I’m trying to get Facebook shop working but I don’t get pictures sharp unfortunately. I tried to contact the help desk a few times but they also can’t help me! I hope you maybe have the answer. I tried to make the pictures 720 px
, 1024px and 3000+ px. All the same results. Also set the pictures on high res in photoshop. But the texts stay blurry on my pc (google chrome) and mobile phone. (Safari).
Hope you could help me on the right way. ?
Thank you ,
Kind regards,
Vincent
facebook.com/pg/morenatural.nl/shop/
Louise Myers says
Have you tried saving as PNG?
I’ll have to look further into specifics for FB shop.
Here are more tips on optimizing photos for Facebook.
Jawhar says
Hi, I wanted help. The portrait image which I am trying to upload in Fb ads manager (with a call to action button) is getting cropped. It telling to add a smaller image. But i dono to edit. Any other option to make it fit with full resolution?
Louise Myers says
There are so many different types of ads which require different sized images. None are portrait shape though.
Jana Rosal says
Hi!
I hope you can update this and add the image size for Facebook Page Services. Thanks.
Louise Myers says
Great suggestion, I will add to the article.
Basically it’s a very small square, 138 px on regular display or 276 on retina. I would recommend larger though. FB will scale it down.
Not Impressed says
You mentioned everything but the photo size that’s needed when uploading a photo for a job posting.
Louise Myers says
I figured this out, thanks for the suggestion. Too bad you had to get sassy with your name and email so you won’t know unless you come back to check the post.
Lily says
Thank you for your help, I did manage to create my Facebook cover photo size of 820 pixels by 360 pixels (and keeping critical elements within safe zones will ensure that nothing important gets cut off on either mobile devices or desktop).
It did work wonderfully! Until last week: the cover image is now appearing scaled to fit on mobile devices! 🙁 Can you help me with this? Thank you so much.
Louise Myers says
I’ll have to look into this!
Lily says
Dear Louise, I am sorry for my last post : I realized I haven’t updated Facebook and that is why the preview was shrinked :/
Thank you so much for your help ! 🙂
Mike says
Once I remove the original image preview, I don’t have the + there, to upload a new image.
Is this an update, or am I missing something ?
Louise Myers says
“Facebook announced on June 28 2017, you will no longer be able to customize link metadata (i.e. headline, description, OR thumbnail image) in any link shares on Facebook.”
Read more about Facebook Link Thumbnail images here.
Dee says
Awwww… their sizes just keep switching around, don’t they!
Images get cropped out or don’t fit nicely, especially when posting 2 photos at the same time on Facebook 😛
Hee, thank you for taking the time to put this cheat sheet together! Definitely helpful 🙂
Louise Myers says
You’re welcome 🙂
Norah Holtby says
I don’t understand this. DO I have to post several different images to make sure that people see them correctly? It’s insane. How do I know who has what device. It really feels like Facebook is just out to steal my time and money.
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Louise Myers says
No, you don’t need to, nor can you, post different images for different devices. That’s why I provided instructions to optimize your cover photo for all devices.
Chase says
Hi Louise,
I just created my businesses facebook page but I cannot get the profile picture or cover photo to fit. Whenever I use the facebook recommendation height it just crops out each image? I am using illustrator to design the logo’s. Any advice would be great.
Chase
Louise Myers says
Cover photos are cropped differently on desktop and mobile.
https://louisem.com/52407/facebook-cover-photo-mobile-template
Amr says
i am always work in Facebook post with this dimension 800*800 .. is this right ?
Louise Myers says
Sure, you can use that for an image post, but not a link share post.
Rodrigo says
If I’m not mistaken facebook just changed the page post link image to square.
Louise Myers says
That would be odd for sure. Haven’t seen this yet but I’ll check into it.
Jeff King says
Sorry forgot to mention my photos are 569 x 532. Thanks.
Louise Myers says
532 (height) x 1.91 would give the width you need.
Jeff King says
So if I’m understanding correctly, the image should be 1,116 px (width) x 532 px (height)? Thanks.
Louise Myers says
My calculations come to 1016 x 532, or you can use FB recommended size 1200 x 628. Minimum is 600 x 314, so anywhere in between is fine.
Jeff King says
Hey Louise, I have an odd question. I think I want a smaller thumbnail on my post links. I’m selling T-shirts and I have a FB page for my brand. When I post a link on FB to a page on my website, the image (T-shirt) is large and cropped. So it looks bad. I want to see the whole shirt when I post a link. Any hints on how I can do this? Thanks.
Louise Myers says
Hi Jeff, you’d have to make your entire T-shirt fit on a graphic that’s a 1.91:1 proportion. So essentially you need a lot of extra space on the sides of your image.
William Siong says
Wow Louise! That’s a well research and written article. Really learn much about the topic and its solve my problem for Facebook and Instagram too!
Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day!
Louise Myers says
Glad you liked it, William. You have a great day too!
Audrey says
Thanks for the info. I was shuttling between Pinterest and FB to check out the image sizes and how people usually post their pictures. Sometimes. one size just doesn’t fit all and it is kind of a hassle to change the images to suit different platforms. But, oh well, we just have to do what works!
Louise Myers says
Yes we do! Glad it helped.
Rhiannon says
This is super cool! For the uploading of photography, is there a file type and dpi you recommend? Really struggle to keep the clarity crisp!
Thanks 🙂
Louise Myers says
You can’t affect the dpi seen on the web. It’s device-dependent.
You can try larger files but FB will compress everything regardless.
https://louisem.com/6598/image-file-types-infographic
MirArbi says
Great post! Thank you!
Please, do you have cover photo dimensions for About us (Story) post for standard Facebook pages?
Louise Myers says
I found 880 x 445. Let me know how this works for you!
Syed Usman Haniel says
When it came to Social Media, FaceBook is always underestimated coz of the junk profiles we have. Your article is so informative that even FB can be used effectively.
Thank you!
Andrew Fetterly says
Hi Louise Myers, very informative post, this post helped me to run my Facebook campaigns very effectively.
Sergio F.R. says
I really like how did you answer every one comment, nice to see a dedicated person!
Louise Myers says
Thanks and welcome, Sergio.
Leonardo Prado says
Great post!!!!
Thanks a lot, you’re genius!!!!
Louise Myers says
Thanks Leonardo!
Jeff Moyer says
Appreciate the update thank you I never get these sizes right thanks:)
Louise Myers says
you bet!
adel says
thanks a lot
i will use it
Louise Myers says
great to hear!
Suraj Kanojia says
This is fantastic. Well done, and thanks! 🙂
Louise Myers says
Glad you found it useful!
ian says
What dimensions should a Scheduled Live Image be?
Louise Myers says
Can’t find any advice on this, sorry.
Deuce says
I think it’s sized at 16:9 aspect ratio, a la a frame of video.
Louise Myers says
Thanks!
Ben says
Hi Louise,
Is it possible to change to image used for messenger tied to a business page?
Louise Myers says
Hey Ben, sorry, I don’t know as I don’t use it.
Gloria says
Hello 🙂
could anyone tell me the difference between image sizes for Brand Awareness and Post and AD dimensions?
Thank you very very very much 🙂
Louise Myers says
You could check FB ad specs. We don’t run FB ads here 🙂
SB says
I would like to know this too, in terms of what you meant when you created the infographic. As a user when you just post something on a page, what determines whether it falls under being Brand Awareness at 1200×628 or a Post at 1200×900? Thanks for your reply and the graphic.
Louise Myers says
Link images are 1200 x 628. Photos can be any size but 1200 width is recommended.
Jess Gillis says
This is fantastic. Well done, and thanks!
Louise Myers says
YW!
Stan Ocampo says
Thanks Louise for the update. Every marketer’s cheat sheet for successful FB campaigns.
Louise Myers says
You bet!
G says
What’s the image size for ‘Add a service’? It doesn’t tell me when I try to upload an image. Thanks!
Louise Myers says
There’s no specified size. You can add photos from your Facebook page or upload them from your computer.
G says
hmm, that’s odd because it does need to be fitted into a square of certain measurements…
Louise Myers says
Perhaps they’ll come out with a size recommendation at some point, but they don’t seem to have one now. The crop is square. It’s a frustrating process since it doesn’t let you move the photo where you want it to crop. Basically, if you use photos you’ve already uploaded to your page, whatever you see in the preview is what you’ll get.
Lauren says
Any update on this?? Can’ t find any reference to the graphics on the Service section on business pages.
Louise Myers says
I’ve never found a thing on it.
x says
these measures are WRONG!
Louise Myers says
Really? Can you provide a specific example?
Jason Young says
(personal) Facebook cover is 851 x 315.
Facebook (business) pages is 820 x 312.
It’s on their help page.
Louise Myers says
Those dimensions probably work for desktop viewing (only). FB help is notoriously unhelpful.
Rebecca says
These cheat sheets are so helpful. Thank you for saving us a lot of time and headaches trying to keep up with the latest!
Louise Myers says
You’re welcome, Rebecca!
Diana Agustina says
Wow… awesome…Your information is very very helpful…Thanks a lot, madam Louise ??…
bri says
You are the best Louise! 😉
Louise Myers says
Thanks Bri!
gigi says
Thank you so much for keeping us in the know! Super important!!! Thank you Louise!!