How to Change Your Cover Photo


Your Facebook cover photo is the larger photo at the top of your Timeline, just above your profile picture. Similarly to your profile photo, covers are public and could be seen by anybody visiting your timeline.
So whether you are have a business group or you just want to change the cover photo on your personal account, Cover photos speak tons so you need to get it right.

HOW TO CHANGE FACEBOOK COVER PHOTO STEP 1

No rocket science there but the fist step to changing your Cover photo is having a Facebook account first. Visit Facebook.com to create a profile. Alternatively, if you wish to create a Business Page on Facebook follow this link.

HOW TO CHANGE FACEBOOK COVER PHOTO STEP 2

Go to your timeline or you profile page.
If this is the first time you are adding a picture, there will be an icon +AddCover, alternatively hover over your current cover photo and the Change Cover button should appear.

HOW TO CHANGE FACEBOOK COVER PHOTO STEP 3

Click on Change Cover


HOW TO CHANGE FACEBOOK COVER PHOTO STEP 4

Chose whether you want to upload a new photo or you can select one from your existing photos.
Cover photos are 851 pixels wide and 315 pixels tall. If you upload an image that’s smaller than these dimensions, it will be stretched to this larger size and this may distort the image or make it look less professional. The image you upload must be at least 399 pixels wide and 150 pixels tall in order for it to fit the cover dimensions.

HOW TO CHANGE FACEBOOK COVER PHOTO STEP 5

Once you have selected a photo (either from your existing pictures or one you have just uploaded), you can reposition it. Simply click on the image and drag it up and/or down. You cannot reposition image by moving it sideways.


HOW TO CHANGE FACEBOOK COVER PHOTO STEP 6

Once you are happy with the picture you can select Save Changes.
And there you go, your Facebook Timeline has a new Cover Photo!

HOW TO CHANGE FACEBOOK COVER PHOTO TIPS

Some final tips:
  • Your cover photo should be as individual as you are or your business is. Chose something that represents you and your brand. A photo that resonates with your business, customers and ethos.
  • In terms of dimensions, your Cover photo needs to be 851 pixels wide and 315 pixels tall
  • Your profile picture is square and it needs to be at least 180 pixels by 180 pixels.
  • Show, rather than tell what you do. Use the cover photo’s visual space to its fullest potential. Do you own a restaurant? Why not put a cover photo of one of your most popular meals? Are you in the gym and physical fitness industry? Why not put a before and after picture of someone you’ve helped tone up?

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