Facebook Story Dimensions
The standard Facebook Story size is 1080 × 1920 pixels at a 9:16 aspect ratio. This fills the entire phone screen edge-to-edge. Anything else gets either padded (smaller ratios) or cropped (wider ratios).
Story Safe Zones
Facebook overlays UI on every Story. These zones get covered:
- Top ~250 px: profile picture, name, close button, story progress bar
- Bottom ~250 px: reply bar, "Send message" prompt, action buttons
- Right edge ~60 px: heart and reaction icons
Keep all important text, stickers, and product tags inside the 1080 × 1420 safe zone — the vertical center of the canvas.
Image Story Specs
- Resolution: 1080 × 1920 px
- Aspect ratio: 9:16
- File format: JPG or PNG
- Max file size: 30 MB
- Color mode: sRGB
Video Story Specs
- Resolution: 1080 × 1920 px
- Duration: up to 60 sec per segment
- Format: MP4 or MOV
- Video codec: H.264
- Audio codec: AAC, 48 kHz
- Frame rate: 30 fps recommended
- Max file size: 4 GB
Cross-posting from Instagram
If your Facebook Page is linked to an Instagram Business or Creator account, you can post Stories once and have them appear on both. The 1080 × 1920 / 9:16 canvas is identical, so no resizing is needed. Use our cross-platform formatter to plan once and ship to both.
Tips for High-Quality Stories
- Export at exactly 1080 × 1920 — Facebook downscales larger files
- Use sRGB color mode
- Keep critical content in the 1080 × 1420 safe zone
- Add captions for video — most people watch muted
- Upload over Wi-Fi to avoid extra mobile compression
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Facebook Story size?
The Facebook Story size is 1080 × 1920 pixels at a 9:16 aspect ratio — the same vertical full-screen format as Instagram Stories and Reels.
What is the Facebook Story aspect ratio?
Facebook Stories use a 9:16 aspect ratio. Anything else gets padded with auto-generated solid color bars or cropped, hurting visual impact.
How long can a Facebook Story be?
Each Facebook Story segment can be up to 60 seconds long. Longer videos automatically split into multiple segments. Stories disappear after 24 hours unless saved as Highlights.
What is the safe zone for Facebook Stories?
The safe zone is roughly 1080 × 1420 pixels in the vertical center. Avoid the top 250 px (profile picture, name, close button) and bottom 250 px (reply bar, action buttons).
What is the maximum file size for a Facebook Story?
Photos are limited to 30 MB and videos to 4 GB. For fast upload, keep videos under 250 MB and use H.264 video codec at 30 fps.
Can I cross-post Facebook Stories to Instagram?
Yes. If your Facebook Page is linked to an Instagram Business or Creator account, you can cross-post Stories automatically. The same 1080 × 1920 / 9:16 dimensions work for both — design once, post everywhere.
Why does my Facebook Story image look blurry?
Blurry Stories usually come from uploading below 1080 × 1920, using Adobe RGB color mode, or letting Facebook upscale. Always export at 1080 × 1920 in sRGB.
What's the difference between Facebook Stories, Reels, and feed video?
They share the 1080 × 1920 / 9:16 canvas. Stories disappear in 24 hours. Reels are permanent and algorithmically distributed beyond followers. Feed videos can be any aspect ratio but get less mobile screen space.