How to Create a Facebook Profile Picture That Automatically Crops for the Perfect Thumbnail
Have you ever provided a client with a graphic for their Facebook Profile Picture with the hope that they’d figure out how to crop it properly to create a nicely branded thumbnail? Well, if you create a graphic to the right specs, Facebook’s auto-cropping will create the perfect thumbnail image.
These two blog posts provide some good detail about creating Profile Pictures with thumbnails in mind, but through trial and error I found the information to be out of date:
- Making the most of your Facebook page profile picture
- How to Size your Facebook Profile Picture & Thumbnail
If you’re creating a Profile Picture in the current maximum size of 180x540, then you can use this template. Simply ensure that your desired imagery for the thumbnail is included in the specified thumbnail area. When your client uploads the image to their Profile or Page, they won’t need to tweak the thumbnail in any way.
