Microsoft Advertising — Audience Ad - Square image (1:1)

Square · Display · Verified 2026-06

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1200×1200
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Full specification

Size (px)
Ratio1:1
Max weight5 MB
FormatsJPEG, PNG, GIF
Text limits
Headline 30 chars
Long headline 90 chars
Description 90 chars
Company name 25 chars

Notes & best practice

Square crop of the audience ad creative (SubType SquareImageMedia).

Audience ads v1 minimum is 300x300, and v2 (pilot) minimum is 114x114.

This is auto-generated by cropping the OriginalImage if not supplied. 1200x1200 is a recommended high-resolution square size, not a minimum.

Frequently asked questions

What size is the Microsoft Advertising Audience Ad - Square image (1:1)?
The Microsoft Advertising Audience Ad - Square image (1:1) is 1200×1200 px, aspect ratio 1:1.
What is the aspect ratio of the Microsoft Advertising Audience Ad - Square image (1:1)?
1:1. At the recommended resolution that is 1200×1200 px.
What is the maximum file size for the Microsoft Advertising Audience Ad - Square image (1:1)?
Up to 5 MB, in JPEG, PNG, GIF.
What file formats does Microsoft Advertising accept for the Audience Ad - Square image (1:1)?
JPEG, PNG, GIF.
Why does Microsoft Advertising crop my Audience Ad - Square image (1:1)?
Microsoft Advertising shows Audience Ad - Square image (1:1) at 1:1. Upload exactly 1200×1200 px and keep key content in the safe area so nothing gets cut off.
Is 1200×1200 still correct for the Microsoft Advertising Audience Ad - Square image (1:1) in 2026?
Yes. Last verified 2026-06 against the official Microsoft Advertising documentation.

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