Image and video requirements for Facebook Pages posts and Stories
Image Requirements
| Property | Feed Post | Story |
|---|---|---|
| Max Images | 10 | 1 |
| Formats | JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP | JPEG, PNG |
| Max File Size | 10 MB | 10 MB |
| Recommended | 1200 × 630 px | 1080 × 1920 px |
| Min Dimensions | 200 × 200 px | 500 × 500 px |
Aspect Ratios
| Type | Ratio | Dimensions | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landscape | 1.91:1 | 1200 × 630 px | Link previews, standard |
| Square | 1:1 | 1080 × 1080 px | Engagement posts |
| Portrait | 4:5 | 1080 × 1350 px | Mobile-optimized |
| Story | 9:16 | 1080 × 1920 px | Stories only |
Video Requirements
| Property | Feed Video | Story |
|---|---|---|
| Max Videos | 1 | 1 |
| Formats | MP4, MOV | MP4, MOV |
| Max File Size | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Max Duration | 240 minutes | 120 seconds |
| Min Duration | 1 second | 1 second |
| Resolution | Up to 4K | 1080 × 1920 px |
| Frame Rate | 30 fps recommended | 30 fps |
Recommended Video Specs
| Property | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1280 × 720 px (720p) min |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 (landscape), 9:16 (Stories) |
| Codec | H.264 |
| Audio | AAC, 128 kbps stereo |
| Bitrate | 8 Mbps for 1080p |
Multi-Image Posts
Facebook supports up to 10 images in a single post:
{
"content": "Photo dump from the weekend! 📸",
"mediaItems": [
{ "url": "https://example.com/photo1.jpg" },
{ "url": "https://example.com/photo2.jpg" },
{ "url": "https://example.com/photo3.jpg" }
],
"platforms": [
{ "platform": "facebook", "accountId": "acc_123" }
]
}Note: You cannot mix images and videos in the same post.
Facebook Stories
Stories are 24-hour ephemeral content. To post as a Story:
{
"mediaItems": [
{ "url": "https://example.com/story.jpg" }
],
"platforms": [
{
"platform": "facebook",
"accountId": "acc_123",
"platformSpecificData": {
"contentType": "story"
}
}
]
}Story Requirements
- Media required - Stories must have an image or video
- No text captions - Text won't display on Stories
- Disappear after 24 hours
- Recommended: 1080 × 1920 px (9:16)
First Comment
Add an automatic first comment to your post:
{
"content": "New product launch! 🚀",
"mediaItems": [
{ "url": "https://example.com/product.jpg" }
],
"platforms": [
{
"platform": "facebook",
"accountId": "acc_123",
"platformSpecificData": {
"firstComment": "Link to purchase: https://shop.example.com"
}
}
]
}Note: First comments don't work with Stories.
Page Targeting
If you manage multiple Pages, specify which one:
{
"platforms": [
{
"platform": "facebook",
"accountId": "acc_123",
"platformSpecificData": {
"pageId": "123456789"
}
}
]
}GIF Support
Facebook supports animated GIFs:
- Treated as videos internally
- Auto-play in feed
- Max file size: 25 MB recommended
- Loop automatically
Common Issues
"Cannot mix media types"
Facebook doesn't allow images and videos in the same post. Create separate posts for each.
Story has no caption
This is expected behavior. Facebook Stories don't display text captions. Add text as an image overlay instead.
Video processing taking long
Large videos (>100 MB) may take several minutes to process. Use scheduled posts for async processing.
Image looks cropped
Facebook auto-crops to fit feed. Use recommended aspect ratios (1.91:1, 1:1, or 4:5) for best results.