What makes a good Google Business cover photo?

Good cover photos show your business in action—your storefront, team at work, products, or happy customers. Use high-quality images with good lighting that represent your brand.

How often should I update my cover photo?

Update your cover photo seasonally or when you have significant business changes. Fresh photos show customers your business is active and current.

Can customers see my cover photo on Google Maps?

Yes, your cover photo appears when customers view your business on Google Maps, in search results, and on your full business profile.

Google Business Cover Photo Resizer

Google Business cover photos display best at 1080×608 pixels (16:9 ratio). This wide format appears prominently at the top of your business profile.

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width (px)

608

height (px)

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aspect ratio

Need other dimensions? Browse all Google Business sizes or use the free image resizer for any platform.

Why 1080×608 Pixels?

Google displays cover photos in a 16:9 aspect ratio. At 1080×608 pixels, your image fills the header area without cropping on most devices. This size balances quality with fast loading times.

Showcase Your Business

Use your cover photo to show your storefront, team, products, or services in action. This is prime real estate—customers see it first when viewing your profile. Make it count with a high-quality, inviting image.

Resize Your Cover Photo

Upload your best business photo and resize it to 1080×608 pixels. Position key elements in the center—edges may be cropped on some devices. Download and set as your cover photo.

How to resize image for Google Business Cover Photo?

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Step 1: Choose a showcase photo
Select an image that represents your business well—storefront, team, products, or services in action.
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Step 2: Upload and resize
Upload your photo and resize it to 1080×608 pixels (16:9 aspect ratio).
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Step 3: Center important content
Keep key elements centered. The edges may be cropped differently on mobile vs desktop.
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Step 4: Upload to Google Business
Go to your Google Business Profile, select Photos, and set as your cover photo.

FAQ

Google Business Cover Photo FAQ

Can't find what you're looking for? Contact support

The recommended Google Business cover photo size is 1080×608 pixels with a 16:9 aspect ratio. This ensures your image displays well across desktop and mobile.

All Google Business Image Sizes

Choose another available Google Business canvas and review its source notes

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Convert the resized image

Need a different file format or transparent background? Choose a focused converter, then check the preview and encoded size before downloading.

Put Your Google Business Cover Photo Image Into a PDF

Put one image on each page, arrange the order, and create the PDF in your browser.

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