updateUpdated Feb 2026

Facebook Image & Video Size Guide 2026

Optimize your Facebook posts, stories, and ads with correct dimensions. Avoid cropping and low-quality compression.

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The most used Facebook formats for 2026

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Feed Image (Square)

1200 x 1200px (1:1)

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Feed Image (Landscape)

1200 x 630px (1.91:1)

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Facebook Stories

1080 x 1920px (9:16)

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Desktop / Mobile

Cover Photo

851 x 315px (upload)

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Profile Picture

320 x 320px (upload)

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analytics Technical Specification Limits

CategoryImage / Video DetailMax Limit
Max File Size (Images)High Resolution JPG, PNG30 MB
Max File Size (Videos)MP4, MOV Formats preferred10 GB
Max Video DurationStandard Uploads & Live Stream Reposts241 Mins
Recommended FormatsStandard compatibility across all devicesJPG, PNG, MP4, MOV

The Mobile Feed Aspect Ratio Guide

Understanding how your content displays on mobile screens is crucial for engagement.

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Landscape

Best for link shares and professional photography.

1:1

Square (Standard)

The gold standard for mobile feed engagement.

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Vertical / Portrait

Takes up more screen real estate, increasing CTR.

Facebook Design Best Practices

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Avoid Text on Images

Facebook ads perform better when text occupies less than 20% of the image area.

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Mobile-First Design

Keep important elements centered in cover photos to ensure they aren't cropped on mobile.

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Use High-Quality PNGs

For logos or graphics with text, use PNG-24 format to prevent compression artifacts.

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Video Hook Strategy

Capture attention in the first 3 seconds. Square and vertical videos take up more screen space on mobile, helping boost engagement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Facebook compresses large images to save space. To minimize blurriness, upload your cover photo at 851x315px (recommended upload size). It displays at 820x312px on desktop and 640x360px on mobile. Using the PNG format instead of JPG for images with text or logos also helps maintain clarity.