Facebook shows the same image differently on desktop and mobile, so a safe starting point is a slightly larger canvas with the important content centered. The sizes below cover the most common placements.
Common Image Size Reference
| Placement | Working Size | Aspect Ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared post / link preview | 1200 x 630 | 1.91:1 | Best general size for feed posts and shared links. |
| Cover photo | 851 x 315 | 2.7:1 | Displays at different crops on desktop and mobile — keep key content centered. |
| Story | 1080 x 1920 | 9:16 | Full-screen vertical; keep text away from the top and bottom. |
| Profile photo | 320 x 320 or larger | 1:1 | Shown as a circle in most places — center the subject. |
Cover Photo Safe Area
The cover photo is cropped differently on desktop and mobile, and part of it sits behind the profile picture on some layouts. Keep logos, faces, and text within the central area so nothing important is cut off.
Crop Once, Reuse Everywhere
Start from a high-resolution original, crop a centered version, then export a 1200 x 630 post image and a 1080 x 1920 story from the same source. TapCrop can batch-crop and export JPG, PNG, or WebP in one pass.
Cropping and Export Tips
- Center important content so it survives desktop and mobile crops.
- Use a high-resolution original to avoid a soft cover photo.
- Keep story text inside the middle safe area.
- Export JPG for photos and PNG for graphics with text.
Ready to prepare your images? Open the TapCrop batch crop tool to crop, watermark, compress, and convert to JPG, PNG, or WebP in one workflow.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Facebook post image size?
A 1200 x 630 pixel image (1.91:1) works well for shared posts and link previews on Facebook.
What size is a Facebook cover photo?
Prepare the cover photo at 851 x 315 pixels and keep key content centered, because it is cropped differently on desktop and mobile.
Can I crop images for Facebook without uploading them?
Yes. TapCrop crops and resizes Facebook images locally in your browser, so your images stay on your device.
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