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Free Facebook Image Resizer

Cover photos, profile pictures, posts and stories - sized perfectly.

Facebook uses several specific image sizes that change behavior across desktop, mobile, and link previews. This free Facebook image resizer outputs all the sizes you need - cover photo, profile picture, feed post, square post, and full-screen story - from a single upload.

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100% private - runs in your browser
Instant - no upload to servers
Free forever, no signup

Included sizes

Generates: 170×170 profile picture, 851×315 cover photo, 1200×630 link-preview post, 1080×1080 square post, and 1080×1920 story.

  • Profile Picture
    170 × 170px - Square profile photo
  • Cover Photo
    851 × 315px - Timeline cover
  • Post Image
    1200 × 630px - Optimal for link previews
  • Square Post
    1080 × 1080px - Instagram-style square
  • Story
    1080 × 1920px - Full-screen story

Facebook cover photo: what works and what does not

The Facebook cover photo (851×315px) is the largest visual element on your Facebook Page or profile and the first thing visitors see. It should convey your brand, current promotion, or personality at a glance. Avoid heavy text — Facebook has historically penalised text-heavy ad images and the cover photo is no different. Keep critical visual content within the central 820×312 safe zone, as the top and bottom edges can be clipped on mobile devices. Update your cover photo seasonally or when running campaigns to keep your profile looking active.

Profile picture vs cover photo on Facebook Pages

For Facebook Pages, the profile picture sits in the lower-left corner of the cover photo, creating overlap. This means the bottom-left corner of your cover photo will be obscured by the circular profile picture. Design your cover with this in mind — leave the bottom-left area clear of important text or design elements. At 170×170px, your profile picture should be your logo or a clean headshot that remains recognisable even at small sizes in the news feed.

The 1200×630 image size for link sharing

When you share a link on Facebook — whether a blog post, product page, or news article — Facebook pulls the Open Graph image from that page. The standard size is 1200×630 pixels (roughly 1.91:1 ratio). If your website does not have a correctly sized OG image, Facebook will either show a small thumbnail or no image at all, dramatically reducing click-through rates. Use this tool to create a properly sized OG image for your most important pages.

Facebook Stories: designing for vertical mobile screens

Facebook Stories use the 9:16 format at 1080×1920 pixels — the same as Instagram Stories. Keep interactive elements (polls, links, CTAs) away from the very top and bottom of the screen where Facebook's UI overlaps the image. Stories disappear after 24 hours but are shown prominently at the top of the news feed, making them valuable for time-sensitive promotions and announcements.

Frequently asked questions

What is the correct Facebook cover photo size?+
The recommended Facebook cover photo size is 851×315 pixels for desktop. Facebook displays a slightly different crop on mobile, so keep important content in the central area.
What is the best size for a Facebook profile picture?+
Facebook displays profile pictures at 170×170 pixels on desktop and 128×128 on mobile. We recommend uploading at 170×170 or larger - Facebook scales it down automatically.
What size should I use for Facebook link-preview images?+
Use 1200×630 pixels (the Open Graph standard). This ensures your image looks crisp when your post or article is shared on Facebook.
Why does my Facebook cover photo look different on mobile?+
Facebook crops the cover photo differently on mobile, showing a more square-like crop of the centre. Keep your key content in the middle of the image to ensure it looks good on both desktop and mobile.
Can I use the same image for Facebook and Instagram Stories?+
Yes — both use 1080×1920 (9:16). Just be aware that the UI placement of buttons and username text differs slightly between platforms.

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