Compress JPEG Images for Facebook Ads

Facebook ad images must meet specific size requirements and file limits for each placement. Optimized images perform better across Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and Audience Network. The most widely used lossy image format, ideal for photographs and complex images with millions of colors. Use ImageSmith to compress your JPEG images to the ideal file size for Facebook Ads — target under 30,000KB for optimal performance. Processing is fully browser-based — no server uploads, no privacy risk.

Recommended format

JPEG

Max file size

30,000KB

Dimensions

1200×628 (feed link ads), 1080×1080 (square ads)

Feed ads: 1200×628 (landscape) or 1080×1080 (square)
Stories ads: 1080×1920 for full-screen vertical format
Text overlays must cover less than 20% of the image area
Use high-contrast images that stand out in the news feed

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