Method to Design a Facebook Cover Photo on Canva in Easy Steps

In this article, you will discover how to create a Facebook Cover Photo using Canva to ensure it looks great on both mobile and desktop screens.

Creating a Facebook Cover using this simple method follows the same steps in any photo editing tool, whether it's Photoshop, Microsoft Designer, Affinity Designer, Picsart, Fotor, CyberLink PhotoDirector, or Canva.

Easy Steps for Designing a Facebook Cover Photo

To create a Facebook Cover Photo, begin by launching Canva in a web browser or through the Canva app.

Creating a Facebook Cover Photo with Canva: Simple Steps for Optimal Size on Mobile and Desktop Displays

Design Facebook Cover using Canva

Download Template Photo for Proper Sizing

Before moving forward, please open this page on the Dozro website.

On that page, the yellow area in the template photo represents the safe zone for a Facebook cover, ensuring visibility on all devices. However, the round blue area is not safe as it will be hidden by the profile picture on mobile phone.

Right-click and download the template photo which will help us to create Facebook cover photo in perfect size.

Select Recommended Dimensions for Facebook’s Background Banner in Canva

Return to Canva dashboard.

Choose 'Create a Design' and then select 'Custom Size'.

Set the width to 1640 pixels and the height to 924 pixels because it is the best size for a Facebook cover.

Click on the 'Create New Design' button.

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You can apply your preferred text, and other visuals on your Facebook cover design. Check out our detailed guide on using CANVA, thorough a tutorial video on Dozro's YouTube channel.

Watch the below video for step by step guide on designing Facebook cover in Canva.

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Method for Making the Facebook Cover Photo Responsive on All Devices

Now let’s learn to make it responsive on both mobile and desktop screens. Ensure that the Facebook background picture adapts to both mobile and desktop screens for better responsiveness.

So, access the β€œUploads” folder in Canva and upload the template photo (the one you downloaded from Dozro site) to Canva. After uploading bring it over to a design page and stretch it full.

Optimal Safe Area Size for Facebook Page Cover Photo to Ensure Proper Display on All Devices, Including Mobile and Desktop

Facebook Page Cover Dimensions

Copy the template and paste it over your FB cover design page. Reduce its transparency so that your own design should also be visible behind it.

Check if important element on the cover are hidden by profile picture on Facebook mobile.

To rectify this, delete the template photo.

Move the crucial elements to the correct position to ensure they are visible on both mobile devices and computers.

Congratulations. You have created a cover image for your Facebook page in perfect size for all devices.

Download the Facebook Cover

It's time to save your Facebook banner. Click on the Share button at the top right corner of the screen, then choose the Download option. Select the desired design page and save the FB cover in JPG or PNG format.

Upload the Cover on Facebook

Open your Facebook page and upload the cover photo. You do not need to reposition the cover because it will fit well in the designated container.

Your created Facebook Cover will display in full width and height on mobile screens - nothing will be obscured. However, on computer, little portions of the upper and bottom sides will be cropped out.

Your Facebook page profile picture also hides some portion of the cover when seen on mobile devices. It is not any fault in your design of the cover photo. It occurs due to the default containers for Facebook Cover which are different for mobile and desktop devices.

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