Facebook Event Cover Size Guide (2026)

Facebook recommends uploading event cover images at 1200 × 628 pixels with an aspect ratio of approximately 1.91:1. This is the same ratio used by Facebook link previews and ads.

On the event page itself, the cover image displays much larger — up to 1920 × 1005 pixels on wide screens. Facebook upscales your image to fill this space, so uploading at higher resolution (1920 × 1005) gives the sharpest result on large monitors.

In the News Feed, event cover images appear as small thumbnails at roughly 500 × 262 pixels. Text needs to be large enough to read at this size.

The event cover has a unique layout challenge. On the event page, the event title, date, and action buttons overlay the bottom portion of the cover image. This overlay covers roughly the bottom 20-25% of the image.

Keep all important content in the top 75% of the image. Text, logos, key visuals, and faces should stay well above the bottom edge.

On mobile, the image is cropped more aggressively on the sides. The center ~80% of the width is visible. Design with a generous center safe zone — avoid placing essential elements near any edge.

The event title text that Facebook overlays is white with a dark gradient behind it. Avoid white or light backgrounds at the bottom of your cover — the title text becomes invisible.

Use a clear, single focal point. Event covers compete with a lot of UI elements — the title, date, host info, and buttons. A simple, striking image works better than a busy collage.

Include the event name in the image (but not at the bottom). Many people see event covers in the feed without reading the title. Embedding the event name in the top-center of the image catches attention.

Use high-contrast colors. The cover displays at various sizes across desktop, mobile, and feed. Bold colors and strong contrast ensure visibility everywhere.

Add the date visually. Include the date or time prominently in the image itself. People scrolling through the feed are more likely to notice a date in the image than in the small text below it.

Putting text at the bottom. Facebook overlays the event title and buttons on the bottom 20-25%. Any text you place there will be hidden or unreadable.

Using a vertical image. Facebook crops vertical images aggressively to fit the 1.91:1 ratio. You lose the top and bottom. Always use landscape orientation.

Uploading too small. Images under 1200 × 628 get stretched and look pixelated, especially on the full event page view. Never upload below the recommended size.

Forgetting the feed view. Your cover also appears as a tiny thumbnail in the News Feed. If your text or details are too small, they disappear at thumbnail size.