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Facebook Reels Safe Zone Checker (2026)

Facebook Reels are 9:16. Meta recommends leaving about 14% at the top, 35% at the bottom and 6% on each side free of text and logos so the profile icon and call-to-action do not cover them.

Facebook Reels safe zone dimensions

Canvas1080 × 1920 px
Safe area950 × 979 px
Top margin269 px (14%)
Bottom margin672 px (35%)
Left margin65 px (6%)
Right margin65 px (6%)

Verified Oct 16, 2026against Meta Ads Guide: Facebook Reels

  • Meta states the safe zone as percentages (about 14% top, 35% bottom, 6% each side); pixel values are those percentages of 1080×1920, rounded.
  • Meta publishes this guidance for Reels ads; organic Reels use the same interface.
Changelog
  • : First published from Meta’s 14/35/6% Reels guidance.
Facebook Reels safe zone templateProfile icon & account nameCaption, call-to-action & actions
Facebook Reels safe zone template: shaded areas are covered by the app interface, the green box is the safe area.

What the Facebook Reels interface covers

  • Profile icon & account name: 1080 × 269 px area starting 0 px from the top
  • Caption, call-to-action & actions: 1080 × 672 px area starting 1248 px from the top

Frequently asked questions

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