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Facebook Ad Preview

Add your image or video and copy, then see how your ad could look across Facebook placements on mobile and desktop.

Your file stays on your device. It isn't uploaded.

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83 characters, 150 recommended for this view

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Add a video to preview the In-stream placement.

This is an approximate preview. Real ads can look different, and layouts vary by device. Where text is cut off depends on the device and screen size.

How the preview works

Your ad appears in a mock version of each placement, cropped to that placement's recommended shape. Switch between mobile and desktop to compare layouts. Right column appears on desktop only, and In-stream appears once you add a video.

Text counts follow Meta's published recommendations, which vary by placement. They're guides, so longer text can still run, but it may be cut off.

Design for the areas people can see

In Stories and Reels, the platform's own buttons and text cover parts of your ad. Turn on Show areas to keep clear to see where key text and logos could be hidden.

Vertical placements need vertical creative. A 9:16 version of your ad usually works better there than a cropped square, so plan separate sizes when you can.

Disclaimer

This tool is for informational purposes only, and we don't guarantee the accuracy of its results. You're responsible for verifying any results before relying on them. See our terms of use.

Common questions

Is my image or video uploaded?

No. Your file stays on your device, and nothing you enter is sent to anyone. It clears when you leave the page.

Will my real ad look exactly like this?

Not always. This is an approximate preview, and it isn't made by or affiliated with Meta or Facebook. Layouts change, and they vary by device. Ads Manager shows the closest preview before you publish.

What aspect ratio should a Facebook ad use?

Meta recommends 4:5 for Feed image ads, and 1:1 is also supported. Stories and Reels use vertical 9:16, Marketplace and Right column image ads use 1:1, and in-stream video works best at 16:9.

Does this check whether my ad will be approved?

No. It checks text length and file shape. Meta reviews ads against its own policies when you submit them.

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