How to Change Cover Photo on Facebook Meta Business Suite

Changing your Facebook cover photo through Meta Business Suite is a quick way to keep your Page looking fresh, but finding the right button isn't always obvious. Whether you're announcing a new product, promoting an event, or just updating your branding, this guide will walk you through the exact steps for both desktop and mobile. We'll also cover ideal image specs and some common troubleshooting tips to get it right the first time.

Why Your Facebook Cover Photo Is a Big Deal

Your Facebook cover photo is more than just a decorative banner, it’s prime digital real estate. It's often the first thing a visitor sees, making it a powerful tool for visual branding and communication. A strategic cover photo can capture attention, provide context, and guide visitors toward an action you want them to take.

Think of it as the storefront of your digital presence. It helps you:

• Make a Strong First Impression: A high-quality, professional image instantly builds credibility and brand recognition.
• Communicate Key Information: Announce a sale, highlight a new feature, promote an upcoming webinar, or showcase your team’s personality.
• Drive Engagement and Action: Pair your cover photo with a clear call-to-action (CTA) button on your Page (like "Shop Now" or "Sign Up") to convert visitors into customers.

Before You Begin: Cover Photo Specs and Best Practices

To avoid stretched, blurry, or awkwardly cropped images, getting the size and format right is essential. Facebook frequently updates its layout, but here are the current dimensions and best practices to follow.

Optimal Dimensions

• Desktop Display: 820 pixels wide by 312 pixels tall.
• Mobile Display: 640 pixels wide by 360 pixels tall.

Wait, two different sizes? Yes, and that is the most important part. Facebook crops the same image differently on desktop and mobile. The desktop view is wider and shorter, while the mobile view is narrower and taller. This means you need to design for a "mobile-first safe zone."

The Mobile-First Safe Zone

To ensure your critical information - like text, logos, or faces - is visible on both desktop and mobile, keep it within the central area of your image. A good rule of thumb is to place all essential content within the 640 x 312 pixels center of your 820 x 360 px image. This central slice will be visible no matter which device someone is using.

Quick Best Practices

• Use a High-Resolution Image: Upload a JPG or PNG file that’s less than 100KB for faster loading, but ensure it's high quality to avoid compression artifacts.
• Stay on Brand: Use your brand’s colors, fonts, and overall visual style for a cohesive look.
• Keep Text Minimal: If you include text, make it short, bold, and easy to read. Let the visuals do most of the talking.
• Avoid Important Info at the Edges: Your profile picture overlaps the bottom left corner, and buttons may cover parts of the right side, especially on mobile. Keep those areas clear.

How to Change Your Cover Photo in Meta Business Suite (Desktop)

The desktop version of Meta Business Suite gives you the most control over the editing process. Here's the most direct way to get it done.

Step 1: Go to Meta Business Suite Log in to your account by navigating to business.facebook.com. Make sure you have the correct business account selected from the dropdown menu on the left if you manage multiple businesses.

Step 2: Access Your Facebook Page In the left-hand navigation menu, you should see your connected assets, including your Facebook Page. Click directly on your Page’s name or find it under one of the main navigation items like "Content" or "Planner." An alternative method is to click on "All tools" and select "Pages" under the Manage section, then select the page you want to edit.

Step 3: Find Your Cover Photo Once you're viewing your Page within the Business Suite interface, you'll see a preview of how it looks to the public. Hover your mouse over the large cover photo at the top of the page. An Edit cover photo button will appear.

Step 4: Choose Your Upload Option Click on Edit cover photo. A dropdown menu will give you a few options:

• Upload photo: Select a new image directly from your computer files. This is the most common choice.
• Choose from photos: Pick an image that you've previously uploaded to your Page’s photo albums.
• Create slideshow: Select multiple photos to cycle through as a slideshow in your cover photo slot. This is a great way to showcase a range of products or services.
• Reposition: Adjust the placement of your existing cover photo.
• Remove: Deletes your current cover photo, leaving the space blank.

Step 5: Upload and Reposition After selecting "Upload photo," choose the image file from your computer. Once it loads, Facebook will give you a chance to adjust its position. Click and drag the image up or down until it's perfectly framed within the space.

Step 6: Save Your Changes Once you're happy with the placement, click the blue Save changes button. Your page will update immediately with the new cover photo. It’s always a good idea to check how it looks on your mobile phone to ensure nothing important was cropped out.

How to Change Your Cover Photo in the Business Suite Mobile App

Managing your social media on the go is essential. Luckily, the Business Suite mobile app makes updating your cover photo simple.

Step 1: Open the App and Select Your Page Open the Meta Business Suite app on your iOS or Android device. If you manage more than one Page, tap your profile picture icon at the top-left to select the page you want to update.

Step 2: Go to Your Page View On the main screen or by tapping the menu icon, find and select your Facebook Page to view it.

Step 3: Edit the Cover Photo Tap directly on your cover photo. An 'Edit' button or a new menu should appear. If a button doesn’t show up, try tapping and holding the cover image for a moment. This should bring up a menu with an option like Edit Cover Area.

Step 4: Select Your New Image You'll see options to Upload a Photo from your phone's camera roll or Select Photo on Facebook to choose from existing uploads. Tap the option you want and select your new image.

Step 5: Adjust and Save Similar to the desktop version, you'll be able to drag the image to reposition it. Once it's perfectly set, tap Save or the checkmark icon at the top of the screen. Your changes will go live instantly.

Troubleshooting Common Problems

Sometimes things don't go as planned. Here are fixes for a few frequent issues people run into.

"My cover photo looks blurry or pixelated."

This is almost always a resolution or file compression issue. Facebook compresses images upon upload to save space and speed up load times. To get the best result:

• Start with a larger file. While the display size is 820px wide, uploading an image that's at least 1.5x to 2x larger (e.g., 1640px wide) will give Facebook more data to work with, resulting in a cleaner final product after compression.
• Save as a PNG file. If your cover photo contains text or logos, saving it as a PNG file often produces sharper results than a JPG.

"Parts of my photo are cut off."

This is the classic mobile vs. desktop cropping problem. The sides get trimmed on mobile, and the top/bottom get trimmed on desktop. Go back to your design file and ensure all the critical elements are centered according to the "safe zone" dimensions mentioned earlier.

"I don't have permission to change the cover photo."

This happens when you don't have the right Page role in Meta Business Suite. To change the cover photo, you need to be an Admin or an Editor. If you're a Moderator or have another limited role, you'll need to ask an Admin on the account to update your permissions.

Final Thoughts

Updating your Facebook cover photo is a simple but high-impact task you can do in minutes via Meta Business Suite. By keeping the dimensions in mind and using a clear, on-brand image, you can create a powerful first impression that supports your business goals and keeps your audience engaged.

While you're updating your Page's look, it's also a great time to check in on performance. We often get so focused on creative and content that we lose track of what's actually working. Instead of manually digging through Meta Insights reports, we use Graphed to ask simple questions in plain English, like, "What was my Facebook page engagement rate last month?" It connects to our marketing data and instantly builds the dashboards we need to see what's driving results, all without messing with spreadsheets.