Facebook Banners

recommended size and why it matters

By Jozzelle De Jesus | Published on 2024/08/19 at 6:30 am

Facebook’s Recommended Size

Your Facebook banner is the first thing people see when they visit your profile or page. To make sure it looks sharp and professional, you need to export it at the right resolution. Facebook recommends a banner size of 820×360 pixels. However, Facebook has an automatic compression which often degrades your photos. To ensure your banner looks its best, design it at twice the recommended size: 1640×720 pixels. This can improve your banner’s appearance and here’s why:

Here's a free template that you can use over your designs to help you design your banner.

Sharper Images:

Designing at just the right resolution gives your banner more detail and clarity. When it is scaled down to Facebook’s recommended size, it remains sharp and clear, even on high-resolution screens. Too small and your image will be stretched, but too large and Facebook will leave artefacts on your image when it compresses it.

Looks Good on Any Device:

Banners appear differently on various devices. A higher resolution ensures that your banner looks great no matter the screen size, without any distortion or blurriness.

Future-Proof Your Design:

Social media platforms update their layouts from time to time. By starting with a higher resolution, you can adapt to changes without having to redesign your banner.

4. Reduced Stress:

The act of writing down tasks and deadlines can have a therapeutic effect, reducing stress and anxiety. Instead of constantly juggling mental notes, entrust your planner to remember important dates and commitments. This mental decluttering frees up valuable brain space for creativity and problem-solving.

5. Adaptability:

Life is dynamic, and plans can change. A weekly planner provides the flexibility to adapt to unexpected events or shifting priorities. If a task is postponed or rescheduled, it’s easy to update your planner accordingly, ensuring that you remain in control of your time.

Practical Tips for Designing Your Facebook Banner

Keep Key Elements Centered:

Since Facebook crops banners differently on various devices, keep important content and text centered within the safe zone of your design. This ensures that essential elements remain visible across all screen sizes.

Use High-Quality Images:

Start with high-resolution images and graphics to avoid any loss of quality when scaling down. Blurry or pixelated images can undermine the professional appearance of your banner.

Test Across Devices:

Before finalizing your banner, test it on multiple devices to see how it looks in different contexts. This helps you spot any issues with alignment or quality and make necessary adjustments.

Consider Text and Branding:

Ensure that any text or branding elements are readable and well-positioned. With a higher resolution, you have more space to work with, so you can make your text larger and more legible without compromising the design’s overall aesthetic.

Exporting your Facebook banner at the correct resolution is crucial for maintaining a professional and visually appealing online presence. By designing your banner at 1640×720 pixels, you ensure that your image remains crisp, detailed, and adaptable to various devices and future changes. Following Facebook’s guidelines while taking advantage of higher resolutions helps you make the most of your banner space and create a compelling first impression for anyone visiting your page.

Jozzelle De Jesus

Multimedia Designer

Jozzelle has been working professionally in the graphic design area since 2006 and tackled freelance design and animation since 2011. She has acquired a Bachelor of Interactive Entertainment (Animation) back in 2012 and completed a Cert IV in Training and Assessment in 2013. These days, she teaches graphic design with RTO's whilst she continues her work with current clients. If you would like to work with Jozzelle, please email hello@e-studios.com.au