Meta Video Facebook Facebook Reels Overlay Ads on ad specs

Meta Video Facebook Facebook Reels Overlay Ads on creatives have 8 published requirements: 3 block the ad in review, 5 are recommendations. The creative must be 1440 × 1440 px, supplied as MP4 or MOV, no larger than 4 GB and no longer than 15 seconds. Covers video creatives.

Dimensions
1440 × 1440 px
Accepted formats
MP4, MOV
Max file size
max 4 GB
Aspect ratio
1:1
Duration
max 15 sec
Bitrate
min 128 kbps

All 8 requirements

3 of the 8 block the ad in review. Values are the platform's published limits.

  • File formats

    1 requirement · 1 blocking

  • Aspect ratio

    1 requirement

  • Bitrate

    1 requirement

  • File size

    1 requirement · 1 blocking

  • Text length

    1 requirement

  • Dimensions

    1 requirement

  • Content and policy

    1 requirement

  • Duration

    1 requirement · 1 blocking

RequirementWhat the platform saysValueCreativeSeverity
Accepted FormatsAccepted video file types are MP4 and MOV.MP4, MOVVideoBlocker
Aspect RatioThe recommended video aspect ratio is 1:1.1:1VideoRecommendation
Audio CompressionAudio should use stereo AAC audio compression at 128kbps or higher.min 128 kbpsVideoRecommendation
Max File Weight - VideoThe maximum video file size is 4GB.max 4 GBVideoBlocker
Primary Text Character LimitPrimary text should be no more than 60 characters. Spec: {"max":60}-AllRecommendation
ResolutionThe recommended video resolution is 1440 x 1440 pixels.1440 × 1440 pxVideoRecommendation
Video CompressionVideo settings should use H.264 compression, square pixels, fixed frame rate, and progressive scan. Requirement: H.264 compression, square pixels, fixed frame rate, progressive scan.-VideoRecommendation
Video DurationThe minimum video duration is 4 seconds and the maximum video duration is 15 seconds.max 15 secVideoBlocker

Source

Every requirement above is taken from the platform's published documentation.

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