Cover maker preset
Photography-style Facebook covers
The old gallery had a big "photographs" section, mostly pictures copied from around the web. This preset goes a different way: it builds the look of a photograph from scratch. Out-of-focus circles of light, a soft vignette, film grain and a warm light leak along one edge give you the feel of a night street or a window at golden hour, with no one else's picture involved.
If you take your own photos, your best shot is still the best cover. Use this preset when you want something photographic without a photo, or as a placeholder while you pick one.
Cover maker
How it looks on a phone
Approximate. The app trims the sides and puts your profile photo over the lower left.
The guides are never part of the download. Works for personal profiles and Pages, which share one cover size. Not affiliated with Meta or Facebook.
Tips for photography style covers
Leave film finish on
The film finish adds grain, darkens the corners and lays a warm glow on the left edge. Turn it off and the bokeh looks cleaner and more digital. Both are fine; the grain hides banding in dark gradients, which helps after Facebook compresses the upload.
Keep text thin and spaced
Photographers' covers usually carry a name and maybe one word, like "Portraits" or "Weddings". Josefin Sans in white with a soft shadow suits that. Put the specialty in the small line.
Use your own photo the right way
If you upload your own picture instead, crop it to 851 x 315 (or 1702 x 630) and keep the subject inside the center slice the phone shows. Our size and safe zone guide has the measurements.
Mind the compression
Facebook recompresses covers. Grainy dark images can come out blotchy if you export a JPG first and then Facebook compresses it again. Download the PNG from the maker and upload that directly.
Never borrow a photographer's work
A photo found on a search engine still belongs to whoever took it. Using it as your cover without permission is the classic way to get a takedown notice. The copyright guide explains more.
Other categories
- Quotes & sayings A short line of text on a calm background, sized to stay readable on phones.
- Abstract Gradients, bold geometric tiles and layered waves. No text required.
- Humor Loud colors, wobbly shapes and one-liners we wrote ourselves.
- Love Soft bokeh, floating hearts and warm gradients for couples and anniversaries.
- Nature Layered hills, ocean waves, leaves and flowers in earthy palettes.
- Food & drinks Coffee cups, pizza slices and warm kitchen colors for cooks and cafes.
- Holidays & celebrations Confetti, stars, gifts and sparkles for birthdays, New Year and the holidays.
- Pets & animals Paw prints, bones and hearts for pet people, rescues and groomers.
- Music Notes, equalizer bars and sound waves for bands, DJs and fans.
- Sports Team colors, stripes and bold type for clubs, coaches and fans.
- Back to school Pencils, stars and notebook colors for students, teachers and graduates.
- Support causes Awareness ribbons, hearts and clear messages for fundraisers and volunteers.
- Random Any style, any palette. Keep pressing until something surprises you.