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Meta Reels Ad Specs

Video Recommendations

Video Requirements 

  • Format: MP4 or MOV
  • Ratio: 9:16
  • Resolution: 1440 x 2560 pixels (recommended), Minimum 500 x 800 pixels
  • Video Captions: Optional but recommended
  • Video Sound: Optional, but strongly recommended

Reel ads should not contain the following: 

  • Reels published before October 15, 2021.
  • Licensed music.
  • Media that has a face or camera effect.
  • Media with a GIF.
  • Media with product tags.
  • Videos that contain edit lists or special boxes in file containers

War Room Tip:

  • We recommend using original audio or royalty-free music

Buffer Room: 

  • Consider leaving 14% of the top, 13% of the bottom, and 6% on each side of your asset free from text, logos, or other key creative elements to avoid cropping keys or covering elements with the profile icon or CTA. 

Instagram Safe Zones: 

Text Recommendations 

  • Primary text: maximum 40 characters (Instagram Reels) 
  • Primary text: maximum 72 characters (Facebook Reels)

Technical Requirements 

  • Min Video Duration: 4 seconds
  • Max Video Duration: 15 seconds
  • Maximum File Size: 4GB
  • Minimum Width: 250 pixels
  • Choose one of the following call-to-action options: 
    • Apply Now 
    • Book Now 
    • Contact Us 
    • Download 
    • Learn More
    • Install 
    • Visit Site 
    • Shop Now
    • Sign Up
    • Get Quote 
    • Subscribe 
    • See More 

Not all calls to action may be available to you, depending on your industry.

Instagram Reel Example

Facebook Reel Example