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Meta (Facebook & Instagram)

Facebook and Instagram advertising specifications

Official Documentation
5 Formats

Updated 2/27/2026

Feed

Meta (Facebook & Instagram)
Source

Feed Image Ad

Single image ads that appear in Facebook and Instagram feeds

Feed

Dimensions

1200 × 628(Landscape)
Aspect Ratio: 1.91:1
Recommended
1080 × 1080(Square)
Aspect Ratio: 1:1
Recommended
1080 × 1350(Vertical)
Aspect Ratio: 4:5

File Specifications

Image

Max Size:30 MB
Formats:JPG, PNG
Min Size:600 × 600

Design recommendation: 1080 x 1080 pixels for square format

Text Limits

FieldMax LengthRecommended
Primary Text125 characters125 characters
Headline40 characters40 characters
Description30 characters30 characters

Best Practices

design

Use high-resolution images (at least 1080 x 1080 pixels)

Keep important content in the center of the image

Avoid text overlay covering more than 20% of the image

Impact: May reduce reach and delivery

content

Test multiple aspect ratios (1:1, 4:5, 1.91:1) to see what performs best

Front-load important messaging in the first 125 characters

technical

Use JPG format for photos and PNG for graphics with transparency

performance

Images with faces tend to perform better in feed placements

Meta (Facebook & Instagram)
Source

Feed Video Ad

Single video ads that appear in Facebook and Instagram feeds

Feed

Dimensions

1080 × 1080(Square)
Aspect Ratio: 1:1
Recommended
1080 × 1920(Vertical)
Aspect Ratio: 9:16
1920 × 1080(Landscape)
Aspect Ratio: 16:9

File Specifications

Video

Max Size:4 GB
Formats:MP4, MOV, GIF
Duration:1s - 241 minutes
Codec:H.264
Frame Rate:30 fps

Recommended: Less than 15 seconds for in-feed placement

Text Limits

FieldMax LengthRecommended
Primary Text125 characters125 characters
Headline40 characters27 characters
Description30 characters27 characters

Best Practices

design

Capture attention in the first 3 seconds

Impact: Critical for engagement

Design videos to work without sound (use captions)

content

Keep videos under 15 seconds for best performance in feed

Use square (1:1) or vertical (4:5) formats to maximize screen space on mobile

technical

Use H.264 compression with square pixels

Include captions for accessibility and sound-off viewing

performance

Motion and visual variety in the first few seconds increases watch time

Meta (Facebook & Instagram)
Source

Feed Image Ad

Single image ads that appear in Facebook and Instagram feeds

Feed

Dimensions

1200 × 628(Landscape)
Aspect Ratio: 1.91:1
Recommended
1080 × 1080(Square)
Aspect Ratio: 1:1
Recommended
1080 × 1350(Vertical)
Aspect Ratio: 4:5

File Specifications

Image

Max Size:30 MB
Formats:JPG, PNG
Min Size:600 × 600

Design recommendation: 1080 x 1080 pixels for square format

Text Limits

FieldMax LengthRecommended
Primary Text125 characters125 characters
Headline40 characters40 characters
Description30 characters30 characters

Best Practices

design

Use high-resolution images (at least 1080 x 1080 pixels)

Avoid text overlay covering more than 20% of the image

Impact: May reduce reach and delivery

content

Front-load important messaging in the first 125 characters

Meta (Facebook & Instagram)
Source

Feed Video Ad

Single video ads that appear in Facebook and Instagram feeds

Feed

Dimensions

1080 × 1080(Square)
Aspect Ratio: 1:1
Recommended
1080 × 1920(Vertical)
Aspect Ratio: 9:16
1920 × 1080(Landscape)
Aspect Ratio: 16:9

File Specifications

Video

Max Size:4 GB
Formats:MP4, MOV, GIF
Duration:1s - 241 minutes
Codec:H.264
Frame Rate:30 fps

Recommended: Less than 15 seconds for in-feed placement

Text Limits

FieldMax LengthRecommended
Primary Text125 characters125 characters
Headline40 characters27 characters
Description30 characters27 characters

Best Practices

design

Capture attention in the first 3 seconds

Impact: Critical for engagement

Design videos to work without sound (use captions)

content

Keep videos under 15 seconds for best performance in feed

Reels

Meta (Facebook & Instagram)
Source

Reels Ad

Full-screen vertical video ads in Facebook and Instagram Reels

Reels

Dimensions

1080 × 1920(Vertical)
Aspect Ratio: 9:16
Recommended

File Specifications

Video

Max Size:4 GB
Formats:MP4, MOV
Duration:3s - 90s
Codec:H.264
Frame Rate:30 fps

Recommended: 15-60 seconds for optimal engagement

Text Limits

FieldMax LengthRecommended
Primary Text125 characters

Best Practices

design

Use full-screen 9:16 vertical format

Design for sound-off viewing with captions

content

Create authentic, entertaining content