Facebook Feed Post Specifications 2025
Complete guide to Facebook feed post dimensions and image specifications for 2025. Create engaging posts with the perfect size and format for maximum reach.
Quick Specs
Dimensions & Resolution
Takes up more screen space on mobile (98% of users)
Classic format, works well across all devices
Best for link previews and desktop viewing
Important Notes
Facebook feed posts support aspect ratios from 9:16 to 16:9. With 98% of users accessing Facebook via mobile, vertical formats (4:5) dominate the experience by taking up more screen space and grabbing attention faster. Images display at max 470px width in feeds and 504px on Pages.
Optimization Tips
- ✓Use 4:5 ratio for maximum mobile screen coverage (98% of users)
- ✓Keep file sizes under 1MB for optimal loading speed
- ✓Text on images should not exceed 20% for better distribution
- ✓Minimum 600×600px, recommended 1080px width or higher
- ✓JPEG for photos, PNG for graphics with text or transparency
- ✓Square or vertical formats perform better than landscape on mobile
- ✓Carousel posts: Use consistent 1:1 ratio for all frames
text Overlay
Images with more than 20% text may have reduced distribution
compression
captions
caption Recommendations
First 40 characters are most important
link Preview
Optimal size for link preview images
carousel Specs
Keep all carousel frames consistent
display Widths
Maximum display widths in pixels
Schedule Facebook posts with auto-optimization
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best image size for Facebook posts?
1080×1350 pixels (4:5 ratio) is optimal for mobile viewing, which accounts for the majority of Facebook users. This size takes up more screen space and typically gets better engagement.
Can I upload higher resolution images to Facebook?
Yes, you can upload images up to 2048×2048 pixels, but Facebook will compress and resize them. It's best to optimize images yourself before uploading.
What happens to horizontal images on Facebook?
Horizontal images (1.91:1) work well for link previews and desktop viewing but appear smaller on mobile feeds compared to square or portrait images.
Does Facebook support animated images?
Yes, Facebook supports animated GIFs up to 8MB in size. They will play automatically in the feed without sound.
Recent Updates
Facebook supports 9:16 to 16:9 aspect ratios, with mobile-optimized 4:5 format dominating engagement
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