Deleting your Facebook cover photo is a simple process that can be done in a few clicks. Whether you’re updating your profile with a fresh look or removing an outdated image, this guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough on how to delete your Facebook cover photo on both desktop and mobile devices.
Deleting Your Facebook Cover Photo on Desktop
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Navigate to your Profile: Log in to your Facebook account and go to your profile page.
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Hover over your Cover Photo: Move your mouse cursor over your current cover photo. A pencil icon (Edit Cover Photo) will appear in the bottom right corner.
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Click the “Edit Cover Photo” Icon: Click on the pencil icon to open the cover photo options.
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Select “Remove Cover Photo”: In the menu that appears, choose the option to “Remove Cover Photo”. You may need to scroll down to see this option.
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Confirm Deletion: A confirmation pop-up will appear. Click “Remove” to permanently delete your cover photo. Facebook will then replace your cover photo with a default background.
Deleting Your Facebook Cover Photo on Mobile
The steps are slightly different on the Facebook mobile app:
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Go to your Profile: Open the Facebook app and tap on your profile picture to access your profile page.
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Tap on your Cover Photo: Tap directly on your current cover photo. This will open it in full-screen mode.
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Tap the Three-Dot Menu: In the top right corner of the screen, tap on the three-dot icon to open a menu of options.
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Select “Delete Photo”: Choose the “Delete Photo” option from the menu.
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Confirm Deletion: A pop-up will ask you to confirm your choice. Tap “Delete” to remove your cover photo.
Choosing a New Cover Photo
After deleting your cover photo, you can choose to upload a new one or leave it blank. Facebook provides default background options if you prefer not to have a specific image. To add a new cover photo, follow the same initial steps as deleting, but select “Upload Photo” or choose an existing photo from your Facebook albums.
Remember to choose a high-quality image that represents you or your page well and fits Facebook’s recommended dimensions for cover photos.
Deleting vs. Hiding Your Facebook Cover Photo
Deleting your Facebook cover photo permanently removes it from your profile. If you only want to temporarily remove it from view without permanently deleting it, you cannot “hide” a cover photo like you can with other photos on Facebook. Your only options are to delete it or replace it with a different image. If you think you might want to use the current cover photo again in the future, save a copy of it to your device before deleting it from Facebook.
