Facebook Sizes & Dimensions Guide
Facebook sizes for feed posts, Stories, Reels, and every profile and cover image, including Groups and Events. PostFast resizes to these automatically.
All Facebook Sizes at a GlanceUpdated 2026
Every Facebook content type with its recommended dimensions, aspect ratio, and limits. Tap any content type for the full specification.
| Content Type | Dimensions (px) | Aspect Ratio | Max File Size | Max Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feed Post | 1080×1350 | 4:5 | 30MB | n/a |
| Stories | 1080×1920 | 9:16 | 4GB | 60 seconds |
| Reels | 1080×1920 | 9:16 | 1GB | No limit |
| Cover Photo | 820×360 | 82:36 | 100MB | n/a |
| Profile Picture | 360×360 | 1:1 | 100MB | n/a |
| Group Cover | 1640×856 | 1.91:1 | 100MB | n/a |
| Event Cover | 1920×1005 | 1920:1005 | 100MB | n/a |
Why Facebook sizes matter
Facebook shows the same image at different sizes on desktop and mobile, and it crops cover photos hard on small screens. Feed engagement favors taller 4:5 images, while Stories and Reels need a full vertical frame. Sizing each placement correctly keeps faces, text, and branding from being cut off.
Facebook content specificationsUpdated 2026
Feed Post
Updated 2026Feed posts look best as 4:5 portrait at 1080x1350px, which fills more of the mobile feed than a square or landscape image.
Stories
Updated 2026Stories are vertical 1080x1920px (9:16) and last 24 hours. Keep text clear of the top and bottom where the interface sits.
Reels
Updated 2026Reels are vertical short video at 1080x1920px (9:16) and appear in a dedicated tab and the feed. Upload vertical so the clip is not letterboxed.
Cover Photo
Updated 2026The Page cover photo is uploaded at 820x360px but is cropped differently on desktop and mobile, so keep key content centered.
Profile Picture
Updated 2026Profile pictures are uploaded at 360x360px or larger and shown in a circle, so center the subject.
Group Cover
Updated 2026Group cover photos are 1640x856px (close to 1.91:1). Keep important detail in the middle since the crop varies by device.
Event Cover
Updated 2026Event cover photos are 1920x1005px. Center text and logos because the edges can be trimmed in different placements.
Facebook best practices and common mistakes
Best practices
- ✓Use 4:5 (1080x1350px) for feed images to take up more space on mobile.
- ✓Upload Stories and Reels vertically at 1080x1920px (9:16).
- ✓Center the subject in cover photos, which crop differently on desktop and mobile.
- ✓Use JPG or PNG for images and MP4 for video.
- ✓Upload profile pictures at 360x360px or larger so they stay sharp.
Common mistakes to avoid
- ✗Placing text near the edges of a cover photo, where mobile crops it.
- ✗Posting landscape video to Reels and Stories.
- ✗Uploading low-resolution profile or cover images that look soft when scaled.
Developer Resources
Facebook API Guides
Learn how to schedule Facebook content programmatically via API
Frequently asked questions about Facebook sizes
What are the Facebook image and video sizes in 2026?
Facebook sizes by content type: Feed Post 1080×1350px, Stories 1080×1920px, Reels 1080×1920px, Cover Photo 820×360px, Profile Picture 360×360px, Group Cover 1640×856px, Event Cover 1920×1005px. See the table above for the aspect ratio, file size, and supported formats of each one.
What is the best image size for Facebook?
The recommended image size for Facebook is 1080×1350px (4:5), used for feed posts. Upload at this size to avoid cropping and limit compression.
What aspect ratios does Facebook use?
Facebook uses 4:5 for feed posts, 9:16 for stories and reels, 1:1 for profile pictures, and 1.91:1 for group covers.
How long can Facebook videos be?
On Facebook, Stories up to 60 seconds (1 minute).
What file formats does Facebook support?
Across its content types, Facebook supports JPG, JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, MP4, and MOV. Use JPG for photos, PNG for graphics with text, and MP4 for video.
Does Facebook reduce photo quality?
Facebook re-encodes and compresses uploads, especially large JPGs. Uploading at 1080px wide in the recommended ratio, and using PNG for graphics with text, limits visible quality loss.
What size is a Facebook cover photo?
Upload a Facebook Page cover photo at 820x360px and keep key content centered. Facebook crops the cover differently on desktop and mobile, so the edges can be trimmed.
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