Cover (common recommendation)
Recommended1024×576 16:9
Widely used landscape target for Google Business Profile covers. Keep the building or hero product in the clear center band.
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Google Business Cover Size
Google Business covers are wide landscape frames. Export 1024×576, keep the storefront readable, then download in your browser before you update the profile header.
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Crop your Google Business cover
Output 1024 × 576
- 1Upload or try the sample
- 2Drag so the subject stays in the mobile guide
- 3Download 1640×624 (or your selected size)
Click to upload
Upload a wide storefront photo—or try the sample—then keep the building inside the safe band before you download.
Drop an image onto the canvas, click inside it, or try the sample
Size specs
Publish a true 16:9 landscape. Square posts (720×720) and Facebook page covers use different artboards—re-crop instead of stretching.
Publish
Export this for Google Business upload.
| Asset | Pixels | Ratio | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cover (common recommendation) Recommended | 1024×576 | 16:9 | Widely used landscape target for Google Business Profile covers. Keep the building or hero product in the clear center band. | Use in tool |
What Google Business shows
Reference sizes and crops—not always separate upload files.
Sharper 16:9 master
1920×1080 16:9
Same ratio at higher pixels when the source allows. Confirm how Google displays your category after upload.
Use in tool| Asset | Pixels | Ratio | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharper 16:9 master | 1920×1080 | 16:9 | Same ratio at higher pixels when the source allows. Confirm how Google displays your category after upload. | Use in tool |
The cover is the first local impression
On Google Business Profile, the cover is often the first large visual people see before they call, message, or ask for directions. A clean 16:9 landscape (1024×576 is a common practical target) shows the place better than a stretched square selfie.
Search and Maps may reframe wide images slightly across devices. Keep the storefront, signage, or hero product in the center band and treat the far edges as atmosphere. Tiny text on the rim disappears first.
Facebook covers (~1640×624) and LinkedIn banners (4:1) are not the same shape. Stretching those exports into Google warps buildings and cuts signs. Reuse the photo—export a dedicated 16:9 crop here.
Square gallery photos still matter for posts and additional images. Use the photo size guide for 720×720 cards, and keep this page for the wide header.
Good vs weak crop
Same landscape card—edges and tiny type fail after compression or multi-image crop.
Shows the place clearly
- Storefront centered in 16:9
- Signage readable on phones
- True landscape export, not a square stretch
Looks stretched or empty
- Square post forced into the cover
- Facebook banner stretched without a re-crop
- Only branding on an edge that gets trimmed
Before you upload
Tick these off against your crop preview—nothing is saved.
Related surfaces compared
Similar-looking slots often use different ratios—do not reuse one export for all of them.
Cover photo
1024 × 576 (16:9)
This page. Wide profile header.
Square photo / post
720 × 720
Posts and gallery-style uploads—different guide.
Logo
Square preferred
Small mark—center it; not a cover substitute.
Additional photos
Sharp originals
Interiors and products still need clear subjects.
| Surface | Typical size | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Cover photo | 1024 × 576 (16:9) | This page. Wide profile header. |
| Square photo / post | 720 × 720 | Posts and gallery-style uploads—different guide. |
| Logo | Square preferred | Small mark—center it; not a cover substitute. |
| Additional photos | Sharp originals | Interiors and products still need clear subjects. |
Composition for cover photos
Lead with the real entrance, storefront, or signature space. Customers compare your cover to the street view in their head—misleading hero images hurt trust.
Keep people as supporting context unless your brand is the team. Busy parking lots, cluttered sidewalks, and heavy watermarks distract from the place.
- Level the horizon so buildings do not lean.
- Prefer daylight exteriors when the business is storefront-led.
- Leave a quiet margin for UI chrome and slight re-frames.
- Skip microscopic offers—put promotions in Google posts.
File requirements
JPG in sRGB is ideal for photographic covers. A clean 1024×576 file is a dependable upload; larger same-ratio masters can help when the source is very sharp.
- Common cover target
- 1024 × 576 px
- Aspect ratio
- 16:9
- Sharper master
- 1920 × 1080 px same ratio
- Formats
- JPG (sRGB) preferred
- File weight
- Keep it light for mobile Maps
- Not a substitute
- 720×720 squares or Facebook covers
Google vs Facebook and social banners
Social banners were designed for avatars and feed chrome. Google’s local cover is about recognizing the place. Re-crop even when the photography is shared across channels.
- Facebook cover → different ratio and mobile center crop
- LinkedIn / X banners → different aspect families
- GBP square photos → /google-business/photo-size
- Always preview inside Google after upload
Common mistakes
- Uploading a square Instagram post as the cover.
- Stretching a Facebook cover without checking 16:9 framing.
- Covering the entrance with promotional sticker spam.
- Using outdated renovations that no longer match the location.
- Shipping a soft upscale from a tiny social export.
How to use the crop tool
Upload a wide storefront photo, choose Cover (1024×576), drag until the entrance sits in the safe band, then download. Nothing is uploaded to our servers for cropping.
- Use the sharper 16:9 preset when the source is highly detailed.
- Prefer JPG for photographs.
- Open the square photo guide for posts and gallery images.
After you download
From this download to a live upload in a few minutes.
- 1
Download the 1024×576 JPG from the tool.
- 2
Open Google Business Profile → edit cover / profile photos.
- 3
Upload the file and adjust position if Google offers a crop step.
- 4
Check Search and Maps on your phone.
- 5
If the entrance sits off-frame, re-crop and replace the cover.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Google Business cover size in 2026?
1024×576 (16:9) is a common practical cover target. Keep the storefront in the center band and confirm the live profile after upload.
Can I use a larger 16:9 image?
Yes—same-ratio masters like 1920×1080 can work when the source is sharp. Keep the composition centered for smaller displays.
Is the cover the same as a Google Business post photo?
No. Posts and many gallery uploads work well as squares (try 720×720). Covers are wide landscape frames.
Can I reuse my Facebook cover?
Reuse the photo, not the Facebook export. Re-crop to 16:9 so signage and the entrance stay intentional.
Where should the building sit?
Center the entrance and signage inside the safe band. Far edges can trim slightly across devices.
JPG or PNG for a cover?
JPG for photographs of your location. PNG is rarely needed unless you have flat graphic art with hard edges.
Why does my cover look stretched?
Usually a square or different social banner was forced into the slot. Export a true 16:9 crop from the original photo.