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VK (ВКонтакте) — Community Live Cover (Живая обложка)

Cover / Header · Social · Verified 2026-06

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1080×1920
shown at 24%

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Sample feed post

Full specification

Size (px)
Ratio9:16
Max weight~20 MB (video)
FormatsJPG, PNG
Max durationUp to ~30 sec
Formats · VideoMP4, MOV
Text limits n/a

Notes & best practice

Mobile-only animated or slideshow cover.

Upload up to 5 vertical images or videos at 1080x1920 px.

Video limit is 30 seconds and 20 MB.

Keep important text out of the top and bottom 200 px to avoid UI overlays.

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Frequently asked questions

What size is the VK (ВКонтакте) Community Live Cover (Живая обложка)?
The VK (ВКонтакте) Community Live Cover (Живая обложка) is 1080×1920 px, aspect ratio 9:16.
What is the aspect ratio of the VK (ВКонтакте) Community Live Cover (Живая обложка)?
9:16. At the recommended resolution that is 1080×1920 px.
What is the maximum file size for the VK (ВКонтакте) Community Live Cover (Живая обложка)?
Up to ~20 MB (video), in JPG, PNG.
What file formats does VK (ВКонтакте) accept for the Community Live Cover (Живая обложка)?
JPG, PNG.
How long can the VK (ВКонтакте) Community Live Cover (Живая обложка) be?
Up to ~30 sec.
Why does VK (ВКонтакте) crop my Community Live Cover (Живая обложка)?
VK (ВКонтакте) shows Community Live Cover (Живая обложка) at 9:16. Upload exactly 1080×1920 px and keep key content in the safe area so nothing gets cut off.
Is 1080×1920 still correct for the VK (ВКонтакте) Community Live Cover (Живая обложка) in 2026?
Yes. Last verified 2026-06 against the official VK (ВКонтакте) documentation.

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