Canva: Create Facebook headers - how it works

Create an individual Facebook header on Canva. You can get step-by-step instructions from us in this practical tip.

Create Facebook headers with Canva

On Canva you can create chic designs for your homepage or your social media account. We'll show you how to create your own Facebook header using the free web application.

1. Create an account on the Canva website.
2. After confirmation, you can choose between several templates under "Start a new design". Click on "Facebook Cover". This template already has the perfect dimensions for the cover picture of your Facebook page.
3. A new tab opens. You are now in the design area. In the left bar you will find everything you need to be creative.
4. Under "BKGROUND" there are different types of backgrounds, for example a tiled or dotted background.
5. For some inspiration we recommend the menu item "LAYOUTS". Here you will find finished samples, which you can still customize.
6. For arrows, text boxes, banners, themed pictures, icons and much more, click on the first menu item "SEARCH". All elements are listed here in different categories.
7. Use drag & drop to place the individual elements in your design. You also decide on the size and color.
8. When you are finished, click on "Link & Publish" in the top right corner and download your design as an image or PDF file.
9. All designs that you create with Canva are also saved and you can make changes later.
10. In our gallery you will find pictures that will help you with the design.

In our practical tip, we also tell you how to create your own Twitter header or change the header on Google+.

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Under "BKGROUND" you make the decision about the background. Choose the right colors and the right pattern.

Under "SEARCH" you will find a lot of elements with which you can adapt your Facebook header to your requirements.

Individualize each individual element and determine the colors or the size, for example.

All your designs are saved at Canva. So you can continue to improve your design from anywhere.