Cover guides
Short, practical reading for anyone making a Facebook cover, whether it's for your own profile or a business Page.
- Facebook cover photo size and safe zonesThe Facebook cover size to upload, how it's shown on computers and phones, which parts get cropped, and where the profile photo covers it.5 min read · updated November 3, 2026
- Designing a Facebook cover that works on mobileMost people see your cover on a phone, where the sides are cut off and everything is small. How to design a cover that survives the phone crop.5 min read · updated November 3, 2026
- Facebook cover ideas for small business PagesPractical cover ideas for small business Pages, from bakeries and salons to trades and consultants, plus what to put on a cover and what to leave off.4 min read · updated November 3, 2026
- Using quotes and text on Facebook coversHow to put a quote, a name or a slogan on a Facebook cover so people can read it: length, fonts, size, placement, contrast and where quotes come from.4 min read · updated November 3, 2026
- Copyright and cover images: why to skip celebrity, movie and brand picturesWhy celebrity photos, movie stills, anime art and brand logos are risky on a Facebook cover, and what to use instead. General information, not legal advice.5 min read · updated November 3, 2026
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