Why Do Photos Look Bad on Facebook?
Before we get to the solutions, it is important to understand why Facebook photos often appear blurry in the first place.
Facebook uses compression algorithms for faster page loading. Maximum upload dimensions are capped at 2048 pixels. Default settings prioritize standard resolutions over higher quality. Metadata like EXIF data is stripped upon upload.
How to Upload High-Quality Photos to Facebook
Step 1: Resize Your Image
The first step is to resize your image to 2048px on the longest edge. This will ensure that Facebook won’t further compress your photo. For this, you can use an image editing software like Adobe Photoshop or GIMP.
Step 2: Use the Save for Web Function
After resizing you can use Photoshop’s Save for Web function to optimize this image for the web. This will compress the file but retain as much quality as possible.
Make sure that you convert color profile to sRGB as this is standard color space used by web browsers as well as social media platforms.
Step 3: Consider Using PNG
While JPEG is the most common format for web images, some photographers recommend using PNG for Facebook uploads. The reason is that PNG files can retain more detail and sharpness than JPEGs. In Photoshop you can choose PNG-24 from the Save for Web dropdown menu. This will save your image as a high-quality PNG file without any compression.
Step 4: Sharpen for Screen
After resizing and compressing your image, it may appear slightly soft or blurred. To counteract this, you should apply a small amount of sharpening specifically for screen viewing.
Step 5: Upload in High Quality
The last step is to make sure to optimize photo quality if you’re using Facebook mobile app.
If you’re uploading from a desktop browser then Facebook should automatically detect and display your optimized images in the best possible quality. Also Read: 12 Effective Tips to Make Camera Quality Better for Your Android Phone So, this is how you can upload high quality photos to Facebook. If you have any queries or suggestions, do let us know in the comments section below. Stay tuned to TechCult for more helpful guides.
