How to Resize a Facebook Cover Photo in 3 Easy Steps
Follow these three simple steps to resize a Facebook cover photo. No software installation required. Free and secure.
Choose an Image
Select one JPG, JPEG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, or BMP image from your device, or drag and drop it into the browser.
Frame the Cover Photo
Use Crop to Fill or Fit Entire Image, then adjust zoom and position while keeping important content inside the suggested guide.
Export the Cover
Review the 851 × 315 pixel result, choose JPG or PNG, and download the finished Facebook cover image.
How Does the Facebook Cover Photo Resizer Work?
The CompressFly Facebook cover photo resizer uses a locked 851 × 315 pixel canvas. Crop to Fill enlarges the source until the wide canvas is covered and lets you move or zoom the image. Fit Entire Image keeps every part of the source visible and adds your chosen background color around it when the proportions differ.
A suggested safe-area guide helps you keep faces, logos, and text away from parts of the cover that may be obscured or cropped in Facebook layouts. The guide is not a Facebook guarantee and is not included in the JPG or PNG download. Processing takes place directly in your browser.
What "in your browser" means
- No image file is uploaded to a server
- Cover resizing and export are processed locally on your device
- The 851 × 315 JPG or PNG is downloaded directly from your browser
Facebook Cover Photo Framing Guide
The page is focused on one Facebook cover placement, with controls for fitting a source image into its wide format.
851 × 315 Pixel Output
Every exported cover image uses the fixed dimensions shown in the editor.
Suggested Safe Area
Use the on-screen guide to keep important content away from commonly obstructed edges.
Crop and Position
Fill the complete cover canvas, then move and zoom the image to control the visible crop.
Fit with a Background
Keep the complete source image visible and fill extra canvas space with a selected color.
Crop to Fill vs Fit Entire Image
Choose the layout method based on whether filling the cover canvas or retaining every part of the source matters more.
| Mode | What Happens | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Crop to Fill | Covers the 851 × 315 canvas and crops overflow | Photos and artwork that can be reframed |
| Fit Entire Image | Keeps the complete source and adds background space | Logos, text, or artwork that must remain fully visible |
Facebook may display cover photos differently across screens. Keep critical content away from the edges and check the cover after publishing.
Why Use CompressFly to Resize a Facebook Cover Photo?
Prepare a wide cover image with a dedicated preset and framing controls instead of estimating the final crop.
Dedicated Cover Size
Create an 851 × 315 pixel image without entering the Facebook cover dimensions manually.
Visual Framing Control
Move and zoom the source while viewing the exact wide cover composition.
Suggested Safe-Area Guide
Keep faces, logos, and text inside a visible guide while arranging the cover.
JPG or PNG Export
Choose the output format that fits the photograph, graphic, or logo you are preparing.
Private & Secure
Your cover image is processed locally in your browser and is not uploaded to a server.
Free Access
Use the Facebook cover photo resizer for free without signing up or entering credit card details.
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Facebook Cover Photo Resizer FAQ
How do I resize a Facebook cover photo?
Resize a cover photo in three steps: 1. Add one supported image. 2. Crop to fill or fit the entire image, then adjust its position and zoom. 3. Choose JPG or PNG and download the 851 × 315 pixel result.
What size does the Facebook cover photo resizer create?
The tool exports the cover image at 851 × 315 pixels.
Can I keep the entire source image visible?
Yes. Choose Fit Entire Image. If the source and cover proportions differ, the tool adds your selected background color around the image.
What image formats can I use?
You can add JPG, JPEG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, and BMP images and export the cover as JPG or PNG.
Is my Facebook cover image uploaded to a server?
No. The image is resized locally in your browser and is not uploaded to a server.