Keep important content about 200 px from the top, 340 px from the bottom, 40 px from the left and 130 px from the right of a 1080×1920 frame. Facebook Reels: the Page or profile name and caption sit bottom-left, and the reaction, comment and share buttons run down the right side.
Facebook Reels looks a lot like Instagram Reels, and many creators simply reuse the same file. That works until the interface covers something important, because the two apps place their controls a little differently and show different amounts of caption.
This guide explains where the Facebook Reels layout sits on top of your video, how it compares with Instagram, and what to know about length limits that have changed more than once. The overlay margins are measured estimates and not official Meta specifications.
What the Facebook Reels interface covers
The Page or profile name and the caption sit in the lower left, and the reaction, comment and share buttons run down the right. Our overlay reserves about 340 pixels at the bottom, 130 on the right and 200 at the top.
Those numbers are close to Instagram's, with the bottom slightly deeper. That is why a Reel that is safe on Instagram is usually safe here, but it is worth confirming by switching tabs.
The mock interface in the tool shows the avatar, caption lines and button column so you can see how they interact with your layout.
Captions and text
Facebook truncates a Reel caption after a couple of lines. The tool previews two visible lines, matching Instagram's behavior. The caption limit in the studio is 2,200 characters, but we flag it for verification because Facebook's composer can differ from Instagram's.
Write a short hook, then put detail and hashtags after it. Hashtags carry less weight on Facebook than on TikTok, so a few relevant ones are plenty. We do not enforce a hashtag limit for Facebook.
The native caption band for Facebook Reels is modeled the same way as Instagram's, between 1400 and 1720 pixels from the top. Treat it as an estimate.
Length limits have changed
Facebook Reels were limited to 60 seconds, then 90 seconds. A recent source reports that Meta's Business Help Center now says Reels have no fixed minimum or maximum length. Because older guides still quote 90 seconds, Frameguard lists the duration as varies, with a note to confirm in the composer.
The practical advice does not change. Short Reels, in the range of 10 to 30 seconds, tend to be used for reach, and longer ones for depth. Check your upload screen for your real limit.
The tool only warns about files that exceed a limit we can confirm, so it does not show a duration warning for Facebook Reels.
Reusing Instagram Reels
If you share a Reel from Instagram to Facebook, the file is the same but the interface is not. Switch between the two tabs with the same file loaded to see where they differ.
The 4:5 crop toggle applies here too. If your Reel appears in a feed on Facebook, content outside that window may be cropped.
Remove other apps' watermarks before posting. A logo from another platform is visible, and it occupies space you could use.
Common mistakes
Assuming Facebook is identical to Instagram. The layouts are close but not the same, so a tight design that fits one can clip on the other.
Relying on an old length limit. Many guides still say 90 seconds, which may no longer be accurate.
Putting text in the lowest part of the frame. The Page name and caption cover it.
Specs at a glance
Most Facebook Reels figures in the table are marked as varies, because we could not confirm them from Meta's own help pages. That is a deliberate choice. We would rather show an honest range than a precise number we cannot back up.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Canvas | 1080 × 1920 px (9:16) |
| Safe margins (top / bottom / left / right) | 200 / 340 / 40 / 130 pxMeasured estimate |
| 4:5 feed crop | 1080 × 1350 px, starting 285 px from the topMeasured estimate |
| Native caption band | 1400–1720 px from the topMeasured estimate |
| Caption limit used by the tool | 2,200 characters. Verify against your Page or profile composer.Varies - verify |
| Visible caption lines (estimate) | 2Measured estimate |
| Hashtags | Not limited in the tool; about 3 recommended |
| Maximum duration | Meta's Business Help Center reportedly no longer states a fixed cap - confirm in the composerVaries - verify |
| Maximum file size | Not verifiedVaries - verify |
Verification labels: Official means read on the platform's own help page; Official (quoted) means platform wording quoted by independent sources; Reported means secondary sources only; Varies means sources disagree. Reviewed 2026-10-26.
Pre-export checklist
- Export at 1080×1920 (9:16).
- Keep the bottom 340 pixels free of text.
- Keep the right 130 pixels free of important objects.
- Check the 4:5 crop if the Reel will show in feed.
- Keep the first caption line short.
- Confirm the length limit in the composer.
- Check the Instagram Reels tab before posting.
- Run the text collision check on a still.
Facebook Reels safe zone FAQ
Is the Facebook Reels safe zone the same as Instagram?
It is similar but not identical. Our overlay reserves a slightly deeper bottom band on Facebook, so check both before you reuse a file.
How long can a Facebook Reel be?
Older guides say 90 seconds. A recent report says Meta's help center now states no fixed cap. Check your composer for the limit that applies to you.
Does Facebook crop Reels in the feed?
It can. Frameguard models a 4:5 window for feed placements, which you can preview with the 4:5 toggle.
Are these safe zones official?
No. The margins are Frameguard's own measured estimates, drawn conservatively. They are not published by the platforms, and apps change their layouts, so each page shows when it was last reviewed.
Is my video uploaded anywhere?
No. Frameguard runs entirely in your browser. Your file is decoded and drawn to a canvas on your device and never sent to a server. The optional text check loads a script library, but your image is still processed locally.
Can I download a template instead?
Yes. Use the Blank template button in the tool, or download ready-made PNG overlays from the safe zone templates page.
Other platform guides
- TikTok safe zoneMargins, caption limits and a template
- Instagram Reels safe zoneMargins, caption limits and a template
- YouTube Shorts safe zoneMargins, caption limits and a template
- Instagram Stories safe zoneMargins, caption limits and a template
- Snapchat Spotlight safe zoneMargins, caption limits and a template
- LinkedIn Video safe zoneMargins, caption limits and a template
Need a file instead? Download a ready-made overlay from the safe zone templates, or compare sizes on the video sizes page.