Facebook Sizes & Dimensions Guide

Complete specifications for all Facebook content types. Get the exact dimensions, aspect ratios, and file requirements for Facebook. Updated for 2026.

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Facebook Content Specifications

Reels / Video

Updated 2026

Since June 2025, all Facebook videos are Reels. Vertical 9:16 gets the best reach.

Dimensions
1080×1920
Aspect Ratio
9:16
Max Size
4 GB
Format
MP4, MOV
Duration
No hard limit (was 90s)
Feed Crop4:5 (1080×1350)
Frame Rate30 fps
CodecH.264
AudioStereo AAC, 128 kbps+
Optimal Duration15–30 seconds

Feed Image

Updated 2026

Portrait images take the most feed real estate on mobile. 98% of users access via mobile.

Dimensions
1080×1350
Aspect Ratio
4:5
Max Size
30 MB
Format
JPG, PNG
Square1080×1080 (1:1)
Landscape1200×630 (1.91:1)

Stories

Updated 2026

Full-screen content that disappears after 24 hours.

Dimensions
1080×1920
Aspect Ratio
9:16
Max Size
30 MB (image) / 4 GB (video)
Format
JPG, PNG, MP4, MOV
Duration
60 seconds per card
Safe Zone1080×1680 center area

Cover Photo

Updated 2026

Profile or Page cover. Crops differently on desktop vs mobile - center key elements.

Dimensions
1640×624
Aspect Ratio
2.63:1
Max Size
100 MB
Format
JPG, PNG
Desktop Display820×312
Mobile Display640×360

Profile Picture

Updated 2026

Displayed as a circle. Upload high-resolution for sharp display across all placements.

Dimensions
720×720
Aspect Ratio
1:1
Max Size
10 MB
Format
JPG, PNG
Desktop Display176 px
Mobile Display196 px

Event Cover

Updated 2026

Cover image for Facebook events. Center-align key content to avoid mobile cropping.

Dimensions
1920×1005
Aspect Ratio
1.91:1
Max Size
10 MB
Format
JPG, PNG

Link Preview

Updated 2026

Thumbnail shown when sharing a URL. Controlled via Open Graph meta tags.

Dimensions
1200×630
Aspect Ratio
1.91:1
Max Size
8 MB
Format
JPG, PNG

Carousel

Updated 2026

Swipeable multi-image posts. All images should use the same aspect ratio.

Dimensions
1080×1080
Aspect Ratio
1:1
Max Size
30 MB total
Format
JPG, PNG
Cards2–10 images

Facebook Content Best Practices

All videos are now Reels - use 9:16 vertical for best reach
Portrait 4:5 images take up the most feed real estate on mobile
Keep cover photo content centered - crops vary between desktop and mobile
Pre-optimize images to 80–85% JPG quality with sRGB color profile
Add captions to all video content for accessibility and better retention
Use Open Graph tags to control how link previews appear when shared

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