Check the Reels control rail
Important text, faces and branded items should not sit behind the action buttons at the right.
Facebook safe zones · Updated October 2026
Facebook Reels safe zones 2026: make room for the interface
Designing at 1080 × 1920 is only half the job. Facebook Reels and Stories put account details, actions and sometimes ad calls to action over the artwork, so the most important message needs a little breathing space.
Reviewed 13 October 2026 · Working guides, not guaranteed display boundaries.
1080 × 1920 px9:16 canvas
REVIEW AREA
Shaded edges indicate areas to review. Not an official, universal platform template.
Facebook Reel and Story safe-zone comparison
Facebook Reels and Stories share the same 9:16 working canvas, but overlays vary by placement. These are the planning margins used by MockUp Buddy, not universal official Facebook coordinates.
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| Placement | Top | Bottom | Left / right | What to watch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Facebook Reel | 250 px | 420 px | 80 / 190 px | Give the right edge and bottom caption area extra clearance. Check this placement → |
| Facebook Story | 250 px | 340 px | 80 / 80 px | Keep copy clear of profile information and response controls. Check this placement → |
The pixel margins are conservative MockUp Buddy planning overlays on a 1080 × 1920 px working canvas. They are not published platform requirements. Different devices, descriptions, captions and ad placements can change what appears over your content.
Three checks before exporting your Facebook creative
Do not put essential copy on the Story footer
Reply and messaging controls can occupy the lower Story frame. Move the CTA into the central composition.
Review paid and organic separately
Ad CTAs, placements and previews can differ from the organic feed. Re-check your final placement inside Meta tools.
Three-minute creative check
Put your next design to the test
Use the free checker to overlay the guide on your own artwork, then preview the full platform interface before sign-off.
- Make your Story or video on a 1080 × 1920 px canvas.
- Upload the file to the checker and review text, faces, logos and CTAs.
- Adjust your composition and verify the final placement in the platform before publishing.
Facebook Reels and Story safe-zone FAQs
What size should Facebook Reels be?
A 9:16 canvas such as 1080 × 1920 px is a practical vertical production size. Avoid key details near platform controls.
Are Facebook Story and Reel safe zones identical?
No. The frame size may be the same, but the controls are arranged differently. Review each placement separately.
Can I reuse my Instagram Reel creative on Facebook?
Often, but check the copy, crop and surrounding UI for each placement before sign-off. There is no guarantee that a creative will be unobstructed everywhere.
Other safe-zone guides
CHECK THE SPACE. THEN SHOW THE IDEA.
Design it with the interface in mind.
Check safe areas for free, then preview your creative inside a realistic social mockup for client reviews and sign-off.