An image forming apparatus includes a first exterior cover provided on a front surface of the image forming apparatus so as to be openable and closable, a second exterior cover provided on a side surface of the image forming apparatus, a third exterior cover fixed on a front surface side of the image forming apparatus and above the first exterior cover in a vertical direction, and a fan configured to suck outside air through a gap formed between the first exterior cover and the second exterior cover. In a state where the first exterior cover is closed, the gap formed between the first exterior cover and the second exterior cover is larger than a gap formed between the third exterior cover and the second exterior cover.