Updating your Facebook cover photo is a quick and easy way to refresh your profile. Whether you’re on a computer or using the Facebook mobile app, this guide provides clear instructions to help you personalize your page. We’ll cover everything from choosing the right image to adjusting its position for optimal display.
Updating Your Facebook Cover Photo on a Computer
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Navigate to Your Profile: Open Facebook and click on your name in the top left corner to access your profile page.
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Access the Edit Option: Hover over your current cover photo. An “Edit Cover Photo” button will appear in the bottom left corner. Click on it.
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Choose Your New Cover Photo: A menu will appear with several options:
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Select Photo: Choose an existing photo from your Facebook albums.
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Upload Photo: Upload a new photo from your computer.
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Create Avatar Cover Photo: Design a custom avatar with a graphic background.
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Reposition: Adjust the current cover photo’s placement.
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Remove: Delete the existing cover photo.
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Save Your Changes: Once you’ve chosen or uploaded your new cover photo, you can drag it to reposition it. Click “Save Changes” when you’re satisfied.
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Changing Your Facebook Cover Photo on the Mobile App
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Open Your Profile: Launch the Facebook app and tap on your profile picture in the bottom right corner (iOS) or top right corner (Android) to view your profile.
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Edit Your Cover Photo: Tap the camera icon located at the bottom left corner of your current cover photo.
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Select Your New Photo: Choose from the following options:
- Upload Photo: Select a photo from your phone’s gallery.
- Select Photo on Facebook: Choose a photo you’ve previously uploaded to Facebook.
- Create Cover Collage: Combine multiple photos into a collage.
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Adjust and Save: You can drag the selected photo to adjust its position. Tap “Save” (or a similar option like “Use”) to confirm the change.
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Choosing the Right Cover Photo
While updating your cover photo is straightforward, selecting the right image is key. Consider using a high-quality image that reflects your personality or interests. Facebook recommends dimensions of 820 pixels wide by 312 pixels tall for desktop and 640 pixels wide by 360 pixels tall for mobile for optimal display. You can use image editing tools to resize your photo before uploading.
