Facebook Stories Specifications 2025
Complete guide to Facebook Stories dimensions, formats, and specifications for 2025. Create engaging Stories with the perfect vertical format for maximum visibility.
Quick Specs
Dimensions & Resolution
Optimal full-screen story experience
Video Duration
Minimum: 3 seconds
Maximum: 60 seconds
Photos display for 5 seconds. Videos typically limited to 60 seconds (120 seconds technically supported but often trimmed)
Important Notes
Facebook Stories are ephemeral content that disappears after 24 hours. They appear at the top of the Facebook app and Messenger. While technically supporting up to 120 seconds, most users face a 60-second practical limit with automatic trimming. Stories are automatically split into 15-second segments when viewed.
Optimization Tips
- ✓Leave 14% (250px) at top and bottom for UI elements
- ✓Use vertical 9:16 format only - horizontal content will be cropped
- ✓Keep videos under 60 seconds to avoid automatic trimming
- ✓Split longer videos into multiple back-to-back stories
- ✓Add interactive elements like polls and questions
- ✓Stories can be cross-posted to Instagram if accounts are linked
- ✓Schedule Stories in advance with PostFast
- ✓Use text overlays - many view without sound
Safe Zones
⚠️ Leave 14% (250px) at top and bottom for UI elements
segmentation
Stories auto-split into 15-second segments when viewed
video Limits
Messenger Stories limited to 20 seconds
stickers
cross Posting
Stories can be shared across Meta platforms
visibility
Control who sees your stories
Schedule Stories across Facebook and Instagram
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do Facebook Stories last?
Facebook Stories automatically disappear after 24 hours. Unlike Instagram, Facebook doesn't have a Highlights feature to save them permanently.
What's the maximum video length for Facebook Stories?
While Facebook technically supports up to 120 seconds, most users face a practical limit of 60 seconds. Videos longer than 60 seconds are often automatically trimmed without warning. For longer content, consider splitting into multiple stories or posting as a regular video.
Can I share Facebook Stories to Instagram?
Yes, you can cross-post Facebook Stories to Instagram if your accounts are linked, saving time on content creation.
Should I use the same dimensions for photos and videos?
Yes, both photos and videos should use 1080×1920 pixels (9:16 aspect ratio) for optimal display in Facebook Stories.
Recent Updates
Facebook Stories support 3-60 seconds for most users, with 120 seconds technically possible but often auto-trimmed
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