Facebook Cover Photo Guide
A process developed from years of work to make Facebook cover photos stand out on desktop and mobile.
General Demensions
Artboard: 1920 x 843
Secondary Working Area: 1422 x 693
Primary Working Area: 1422 x 387
Area Definitions
Primary Working Area
This area is generally safe to put any graphics or information. It will not be obstructed on most devices.
Secondary Working Area
This area can be used for additional room from the primary working area. However, be mindful that depending on the viewer's device, this area could be blocked by the profile picture
Artboard
Use this area for any background that you wish to use, just be mindful that depending on the viewers device, anything in this area and outside the working area is subject to being cropped. Only put a background in this area.
Best way to Export From Adobe Illustrator
Exporting properly is essential to avoiding pixalation when uploading to Facebook. Use the following method when exporting to avoid your graphic from becoming degraded when uploading.
File > Export > Export for Web (Legacy)
JPEG
70% Quality