Key takeaways
- Google recommends 720 × 720px for Business Profile photos, with 250 × 250px the minimum and 10 KB–5 MB the file-size range.
- Google asks for photos that are in focus, well lit and not heavily edited, and may show customer photos instead of a cover it judges low quality.
Google Business Profile photo requirements
- Format: JPG or PNG
- File size: between 10 KB and 5 MB
- Recommended resolution: 720 × 720px
- Minimum resolution: 250 × 250px
- Quality: in focus, well lit, no significant alterations or excessive filters
Google Business Profile video requirements
- Length: up to 30 seconds
- File size: up to 75 MB
- Resolution: 720p or higher
Photos on scheduled posts
A Google Business Profile post scheduled through SkedCast carries one photo, JPG or PNG up to 5 MB; square (1:1) and 4:3 shapes display best. SkedCast checks the photo against those rules when you schedule, so a post is not refused at publishing time.
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FAQ
- What is the best image size for Google Business Profile?
- 720 × 720px is Google’s recommended resolution; anything from 250 × 250px up is accepted, as long as the file is JPG or PNG between 10 KB and 5 MB.
- Why does Google show a different cover photo than mine?
- Google says it may choose a customer photo instead when your cover looks low quality or other signals suggest it does not represent the business well.
- Can I add video to a Google Business Profile?
- Yes, to the profile: up to 30 seconds, 75 MB and 720p or higher. Posts scheduled through SkedCast carry a photo.