# Facebook Stories Size and Specs 2026

Every upload spec at a glance, with sources.

URL: https://shortformkit.com/facebook-stories-size/
Updated: 2026-10-12

**Facebook Stories 2026: aspect ratio 9:16, recommended 1080x1920, up to 1 minute.**

## All specs

| Aspect ratio | 9:16 |
|---|---|
| Recommended resolution | 1080x1920 |
| Minimum resolution | 540x960 |
| Maximum length | 1 minute |
| Minimum length | 3 seconds |
| File types | MP4 |
| Maximum frame rate | 60 fps |

Notes (from the sources, in English): Page Stories API: 9:16, 1080x1920 recommended (540x960 min), 24 to 60 fps, MP4 recommended, video story max 60 s; story photos JPEG/BMP/PNG/GIF/TIFF up to 10 MB. Facebook stories ad spec recommends 1440x2560, 1 s to 3 min, 4 GB. Stories are visible for 24 hours and also appear on Messenger.

In 9:16 the app covers parts of the top and bottom of your video. Check your frame with the [safe zone checker](https://shortformkit.com/safe-zone-checker/) or download the [safe zone templates](https://shortformkit.com/safe-zone-templates/) as PNG.

Work out bitrate and file size with the [file size calculator](https://shortformkit.com/video-file-size-calculator/). Check caption length with the [character counter](https://shortformkit.com/character-counter/).

## Changes in 2025 and 2026

- June 2025: Videos tab renamed Reels; all videos posted to Facebook (except stories and live) are shared as reels of any length or orientation. Help Centre update dated September 2025 confirms the unification.

## Sources

- [Page Stories API (Meta for Developers)](https://developers.facebook.com/docs/page-stories-api/) (official)
- [Video ad specs on Facebook stories (Meta Ads Guide)](https://www.facebook.com/business/ads-guide/update/video/facebook-story) (official)
- [Share a photo or video to your story on Facebook (Facebook Help Centre)](https://www.facebook.com/help/1825407747718430) (official)

Checked: 2026-10-13. Confidence: official. [All platforms in one table: social media video specs 2026](https://shortformkit.com/social-media-video-specs-2026/)

## Other Facebook formats

- [Facebook Reels](https://shortformkit.com/facebook-reels-size/)
- [Facebook Feed video](https://shortformkit.com/facebook-feed-video-size/)

## FAQ

**What size is a Facebook Stories?**
The recommended size is 1080x1920 with an aspect ratio of 9:16.

**How long can a Facebook Stories be?**
Up to 1 minute.


Source: Shortform Kit (https://shortformkit.com/facebook-stories-size/). Free, no login.