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Facebook Group Cover Size: 1640 × 856 Pixels

Use 1640 × 856 pixels for a Facebook group cover image when you need a wide 1.91:1 header.

Last checked: 2026-05-01

Source confidence: Official Last checked: 2026-05-01 Source: Facebook Help: group cover guidance Specs may change; verify before final campaign upload. Found a spec change? Send correction.

How we calculate this

Methodology and source handling

We check official platform documentation first and label practical production targets when no exact public spec exists.

Quick answer

Copy-ready answer

Use 1640 × 856 px for a Facebook group cover image. Keep group names, logos, and faces centered because group headers can crop across devices.

Resize tool

Resize image to Facebook group cover size

Upload an image, use the preset target, choose a crop mode, and export JPG, PNG, or WebP without leaving your browser.

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Facebook Group Cover Size: 1640 × 856 Pixels

Dimensions and specs

Recommended canvas 1640 × 856 px
Aspect ratio 1.91:1
Minimum working size 820 × 428 px
Best use Group header cover

Formula

How to calculate this size

Target canvas1,640 x 856 px

Export at the recommended pixel canvas before upload or handoff.

Aspect ratio205:107

Reduce width and height by their greatest common divisor.

Resize rulematch the target ratio before export

Use fit for no crop, fill or center crop for exact coverage, or pad when borders are acceptable.

Desktop and mobile

How this image displays

Use the upload size as the source canvas, then keep important content inside the safest visible area.

ItemDesktopMobileText/logo placement
Upload size Use 1640 × 856 px for a crisp wide group header. Mobile can crop the header more tightly. Keep group name, logo, and key image subject centered.
Display behavior Wide group cover across the top of the group. A tighter crop can hide edge details. Leave edges as background or texture.

Export checklist

Before you upload

1640 × 856 px

Export the canvas at the target pixel dimensions before uploading.

Use sRGB color

sRGB is the safest color profile for Facebook and web display.

Use JPG for photos

Compress photographic images so Facebook has less work to do.

Use PNG for logo/text artwork

PNG keeps hard-edged graphics and type cleaner.

Check desktop and mobile

Preview after upload because Facebook can crop or resize by surface.

Common mistakes

Avoid these image problems

Important text too close to the edge

Responsive crops can trim outer edges, especially on mobile.

Low-resolution upload

Uploading below the target size can look soft after Facebook processing.

Wrong aspect ratio

A mismatched canvas forces unwanted cropping or empty space.

Too much small text

Dense text becomes hard to read in feeds and on mobile screens.

Platform notes

Requirements and crop behavior

Recommended1640 x 856 px
Minimum820 x 428 px
FormatsJPG or PNG.
Max file sizeKeep images compressed before upload.

Keep group names, logos, and faces centered; avoid edge-dependent text.

Group covers can crop differently across desktop and mobile.

Resize with this preset
Facebook group cover images are wide header artwork. Use a 1640 × 856 px source canvas, keep the most important information centered, and leave edge areas as flexible background so the cover survives desktop and mobile crops.

Workflow

Use Facebook Group Cover Size: 1640 × 856 Pixels in a finished file

Choose the placement

Use the exact platform preset for the cover, thumbnail, post, story, or profile image.

Protect important content

Keep text, faces, and logos inside the safest visible area.

Preview and export

Use the resizer preset, choose a crop mode, then export in a supported format.

Related platform sizes and tools

Related platform sizes and tools

FAQ

Common questions

What size is a Facebook group cover?

Use 1640 × 856 px as the Facebook group cover size.

Where should group cover text go?

Keep group names, logos, and key details centered so desktop and mobile crops do not hide them.

Source

Official source

Verified against Facebook Help guidance for group cover images and current production guidance for wide group headers.

Last checked: 2026-05-01