How to make a Facebook cover photo on Canva

If you’re wondering how to make a Facebook cover photo without any design experience or know-how, don’t worry. We got you.

Canva is a Facebook cover photo maker that requires no design or artistic experience. Here’s the step-by-step on how to do it.

Step 1: Head over to Canva

Head to Canva and create an account if you don’t already have one. Canva is free to use, but it will ask if you want to try out a Pro account for a 30-day trial.

Step 2: Find a template you like

Navigate to the search bar at the top of the page that says, “What will you design today?” and type in “Facebook Cover Photo.”

Just a note: You can experiment here with different keywords for more results. “Facebook cover photo business” has +82,000 templates, for example.

Choose a template that looks good to you. If you’re unsure what will work for your business, scroll down to take a look at our list of Facebook best practices below for some guidance.

Step 3: Edit your template

Now, you can edit your template as you see fit! Simply click on the text to write over it.

You can change your typeface, font size, or color using the tool at the top of the screen.

Change your background image by clicking on the image and navigating to elements and searching the term you would like.

You can choose an image from Canva’s library of free images or upload your own imagery. If you have great Instagram pictures, you can link your social media accounts on the left-hand toolbar to pull assets from there.

You can also use free elements, like filters, to edit your image.

Step 4: Download your finished image

Once you’re happy with your banner, hit the Share button in the top right corner. Click Download and choose your file type (we recommend .png). Then, your download will automatically start!