Facebook Reels & Meta Ads
Safe Zone Checker
Test Facebook Reels, Stories and Meta ad creatives before they run. See the Reels buttons, page name, caption and call-to-action over your video, or check feed ads at 4:5 and 1:1, using Meta’s published safe zone guidance.
1Upload creative
Upload an image, video or cover frame
Best at 1080 × 1920 px. Your file never leaves your browser.
2Select placement
Facebook Reels: 1080 × 1920 px
- Top
- 250 px (13%)
- Bottom
- 670 px (35%)
- Left / right
- 65 px / 65 px
- Safe area
- 950 × 1000 px
Source: Meta Ads Guide (facebook.com/business/ads-guide), Facebook Reels (written for ads, slightly conservative for organic).
3Display options
Facebook Reels Preview
Viral Suite
Your caption appears here, check it doesn’t cover your text ✨ more
Platforms auto-crop media that isn't 9:16 to fill the frame. Upload 1080 × 1920 px to avoid surprises.
The overlay PNG holds the layers you have switched on, ready to drop on top of your design in Canva, Figma or Photoshop. Free, no email needed.
Safe zone check
- Top 250 px (13%): Reels header and camera / search / profile buttons.
- Bottom 670 px (35%): page name, Follow button, caption and audio label.
- Sides 65 px (6%) each: like, comment, share and more buttons on the right edge.
If any text, face or logo touches the red striped areas or sits under the app buttons, move it inside the green outline.
How to check Facebook and Meta ads safe zones
Three quick steps, all in your browser.
1. Upload your ad or Reel
Add the image, video or cover frame you plan to run. Videos can be scrubbed to any frame.
2. Choose the placement
Pick Facebook Reels or Stories (organic or ads), or a 4:5 or 1:1 feed ad. Each placement draws its own interface and margins.
3. Fix, then download
Keep headlines, offers and logos inside the green outline, then download the transparent overlay for your designers or export the checked creative.
Facebook and Meta ads safe zone dimensions
Reels and Stories follow Meta’s published guidance at 1080×1920. Feed ads have no interface on top of the image, so their margins are approximate design guidance.
| Placement | Size | Top | Bottom | Left / Right | Safe area | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Facebook Reels | 1080×1920 (9:16) | 250 px | 670 px | 65 / 65 px | 950×1000 | Meta Ads Guide (facebook.com/business/ads-guide), Facebook Reels (written for ads, slightly conservative for organic) |
| Facebook Reels Ads | 1080×1920 (9:16) | 250 px | 670 px | 65 / 65 px | 950×1000 | Meta Ads Guide (facebook.com/business/ads-guide), Facebook Reels ads |
| Facebook Stories | 1080×1920 (9:16) | 250 px | 250 px | 0 / 0 px | 1080×1420 | Meta Ads Guide (facebook.com/business/ads-guide), Facebook Stories |
| Facebook Stories Ads | 1080×1920 (9:16) | 250 px | 250 px | 0 / 0 px | 1080×1420 | Meta Ads Guide (facebook.com/business/ads-guide), Facebook Stories ads |
| Meta Feed Ads 4:5Approx. | 1080×1350 (4:5) | 135 px | 135 px | 0 / 0 px | 1080×1080 | Approximate: centre 1:1 area so the creative survives square crops; Meta publishes no feed margins |
| Meta Feed Ads 1:1Approx. | 1080×1080 (1:1) | 54 px | 54 px | 54 / 54 px | 972×972 | Approximate: ~5% edge margin (common design practice); no platform overlay on square feed images |
Facebook Reels vs Instagram Reels safe zones
Meta publishes one set of Reels numbers for both apps: about 250 px at the top, 670 px at the bottom and 65 px on each side at 1080×1920. The interfaces look a little different (Facebook shows the page name with a Follow link, Instagram shows the handle and an audio line), but both fit inside the same zone.
Stories are more relaxed on both apps, with only the top and bottom 250 px reserved. When a single 9:16 ad runs across Stories and Reels on Facebook and Instagram, the Reels zone is the one to design for.
| Placement | Size | Top | Bottom | Left / Right | Safe area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Facebook Reels | 1080×1920 (9:16) | 250 px | 670 px | 65 / 65 px | 950×1000 |
| Instagram Reels | 1080×1920 (9:16) | 250 px | 670 px | 65 / 65 px | 950×1000 |
| Facebook Stories | 1080×1920 (9:16) | 250 px | 250 px | 0 / 0 px | 1080×1420 |
| Instagram Stories | 1080×1920 (9:16) | 250 px | 250 px | 0 / 0 px | 1080×1420 |
What this tool helps you with
Stop guessing where the app will cover your content.
Every Meta Placement
Facebook Reels and Stories, their ad versions, and 4:5 and 1:1 feed ads in one tool.
Ad UI Built In
See the “Sponsored” label, call-to-action button, action rail and feed ad header and footer.
Overlay for Your Team
Download a transparent full-size overlay PNG per placement and share it with designers and editors.
Private and Free
Creatives stay in your browser. No upload, no signup, no email gate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Facebook Reels and Meta ads safe zones.
What is the Facebook Reels safe zone?
Meta recommends keeping roughly the top 14% (250 px), the bottom 35% (670 px) and about 6% (65 px) on each side of a 1080×1920 Reel free of text and logos.
What is the safe zone for Facebook Stories ads?
Leave about 14% (250 px) at the top and bottom of a 1080×1920 Story clear. That keeps your message away from the progress bar, page name and call-to-action button.
Do Meta feed ads have a safe zone?
Feed ads show the header and call-to-action above and below the image rather than on it. Some placements show a square crop, so with 4:5 images this checker keeps key content inside the centre 1080×1080 area. These feed margins are approximate.
Can one creative work across Stories and Reels ads?
Yes. Design to the Reels safe zone, which is stricter. Anything inside it is also clear in Stories.
Is this a Meta ads safe zone checker for Instagram too?
Yes. Switch to Instagram in the placement step to check Instagram Reels and Stories ads with the Instagram interface.
Is the tool free?
Yes. It is free, needs no account or email, and works entirely in your browser.