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Facebook Cover Photo Maker

Design Facebook cover photos at 820x312 with mobile preview and profile picture overlap simulation.

Tested tool guide Tested browser tools Checked August 16, 2026

What Facebook Cover Photo Maker does and how it behaves

Facebook Cover Photo Maker provides an 820 x 312 workspace for composing a Facebook cover, plus a mobile preview and a simulated profile-picture overlap. It helps determine whether text, branding, and focal subjects remain well placed across the two represented viewing conditions. The common surprise is that an element fitting inside the full canvas is not necessarily unobstructed: the mobile presentation can expose a different portion of the composition, and the profile picture can cover an otherwise visible area.

How the result is produced

1

Fixed cover frame

The design surface fixes the cover at 820 pixels wide and 312 pixels high. That rectangle has an exact reduced aspect ratio of 205:78, or about 2.63:1. Compose the background, text, and focal subject against those bounds. The dimensions describe this tool's working cover, so they should not be read as proof that every Facebook surface exposes the entire rectangle.

2

Two placement checks

The mobile preview shows the cover in a phone-oriented viewing context, while the profile-picture overlap simulation identifies an area that may be obscured by the account image. Compare both views before settling on placement. A headline or logo that clears the simulated overlap can still sit poorly in the mobile presentation, so evaluate those two placement risks separately.

Good uses

  • Creating a Facebook Page cover with a campaign headline, then checking whether the wording remains visible in the mobile preview and stays clear of the simulated profile picture.
  • Arranging a wide brand illustration so its main subject occupies the useful portion of the 820 x 312 frame instead of disappearing behind profile imagery.
  • Reworking a cover whose logo or call to action looks acceptable at full width but becomes crowded, clipped, or visually unbalanced in the mobile preview.

Limits and checks

  • The mobile preview represents a viewing condition, not every phone, screen size, Facebook interface, or account type. Treat it as a warning about vulnerable placement rather than a guarantee of identical display.
  • The profile-picture overlap is a simulation. Facebook can change interface geometry, and the visible relationship between a cover and profile image may differ by context. Do not treat the simulated boundary as a universal safe-zone specification.
  • An 820 x 312 composition can still contain text that is too small, low-contrast, or crowded when viewed at reduced size. The previews help with position and obstruction, but they do not establish legibility or compliance with Facebook policies.

Common questions

Is everything inside the 820 x 312 canvas guaranteed to remain visible?

No. The canvas defines the complete composition used by this maker, but the mobile preview can show a different effective viewing area, and the simulated profile picture can obstruct part of the cover. Keep essential text, logos, faces, and calls to action in positions that remain clear in both checks.

Does the profile-picture simulation show exactly how Facebook will display my cover?

No. It is a placement aid for spotting likely conflicts between the cover artwork and the profile image. Facebook presentation can vary by device, interface, and account context. Use the simulation to move important content away from the overlap, then inspect the cover after posting it on the intended Facebook destination.

References and verification

The behavioral notes were checked against the browser implementation. Standards and primary references below define the relevant format, formula, or platform behavior.

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