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1440×2560
shown at 9%
Stories Image (9:16)
Stories / Reels
- Size (px)
- Ratio
- 9:16
Facebook — Stories Video (9:16)
Stories / Reels · Social · Verified 2026-06
Live preview
1440×2560
shown at 18%
In context
Full-screen 9:16
Full specification
Size (px)
Ratio9:16
Max weight4 GB
FormatsMP4, MOV, GIF
Max duration1 second to 3 minutes
Max video4 GB
Formats · VideoMP4, MOV, GIF
Text limits
Primary text
125 chars
Headline
40 chars
Keep key content and text inside the safe zone — the platform UI overlaps the top and bottom of full-screen 9:16 creatives.
Notes & best practice
Full-screen vertical video.
Recommended size is 1440x2560 px at 9:16, or 1080x1920 px.
Minimum width is 250 px.
Aspect ratio tolerance is 1%.
Duration is 1 second to 3 minutes, and videos over 15 seconds split into multiple story cards.
Use H.264, square pixels, fixed frame rate, progressive scan, and stereo AAC at 128 kbps or higher.
Safe zones require leaving 14% at the top, 20% at the bottom, and 6% on each side clear.
Frequently asked questions
What size is the Facebook Stories Video (9:16)?
The Facebook Stories Video (9:16) is 1440×2560 px, aspect ratio 9:16.
What is the aspect ratio of the Facebook Stories Video (9:16)?
9:16. At the recommended resolution that is 1440×2560 px.
What is the maximum file size for the Facebook Stories Video (9:16)?
Up to 4 GB, in MP4, MOV, GIF.
What file formats does Facebook accept for the Stories Video (9:16)?
MP4, MOV, GIF.
How long can the Facebook Stories Video (9:16) be?
1 second to 3 minutes.
Why does Facebook crop my Stories Video (9:16)?
Facebook shows Stories Video (9:16) at 9:16. Upload exactly 1440×2560 px and keep key content in the safe area so nothing gets cut off.
Is 1440×2560 still correct for the Facebook Stories Video (9:16) in 2026?
Yes. Last verified 2026-06 against the official Facebook documentation.
Check your creative
Test a file against this exact spec before you upload it anywhere.
Nothing is uploaded or saved — the check runs entirely in your browser.