Question 1

Facebook cover photo dimensions?

Accepted Answer

Page cover: 820x312 pixels (desktop). 640x360 (mobile, center cropped). Personal profile: 851x315 pixels.

Question 2

Why size matters?

Accepted Answer

Wrong size = pixelated, cropped, or distorted. Looks unprofessional. Use exact dimensions for crisp display.

Question 3

Cover photo file format?

Accepted Answer

JPG: smaller files, faster loading. PNG: lossless, better for graphics with text. Both work fine.

Question 4

Maximum file size?

Accepted Answer

Under 100KB for fastest loading. Up to 8MB allowed but unnecessary. Compress before uploading.

Question 5

Mobile vs desktop cover?

Accepted Answer

Different visible areas. Center area visible on both. Avoid important content on edges - they get cropped on mobile.

Question 6

Add text to cover?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but keep minimal. Large readable fonts. Center-aligned. Match brand colors. Don't overcrowd.

Question 7

Cover photo strategy?

Accepted Answer

Show: brand identity, current campaign, products, contact info, value prop. Update for: launches, sales, seasonal.

Question 8

How often change cover?

Accepted Answer

Every 2-3 months minimum. With campaigns. Keeps page fresh. Notifies followers (engagement boost).

Question 9

Animated covers?

Accepted Answer

Facebook supports videos as covers (820x312, 20-90 sec). Eye-catching. More engagement than static.

Question 10

Cover photo mistakes?

Accepted Answer

Pixelated images, mobile-unfriendly, too much text, default cover, irrelevant images, broken aspect ratio.

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