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Instagram Ad Preview Tool

See how your Instagram ads will look before publishing. Preview Feed, Stories, and Reels placements on mobile and desktop. Free tool.

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Instagram Ad Specifications

Recommended sizes, formats, and character limits

Image Specs

Feed
Ratio
1:1 or 4:5
Size
1080x1080 or 1080x1350
Square or portrait
Stories
Ratio
9:16
Size
1080x1920
Full-screen immersive
Reels
Ratio
9:16
Size
1080x1920
Vertical video only

Video Specs

Feed
Ratio
1:1, 4:5
Duration
1-60s
15s recommended
Stories
Ratio
9:16
Duration
1-120s
Multiple cards supported
Reels
Ratio
9:16
Duration
15-90s
Sound-on experience

Text Limits

Primary Text
Recommended
125chars
Maximum
2200
Headline
Recommended
40chars
Maximum
40

Instagram Ad Best Practices

Embrace authenticity

Instagram users prefer authentic, lifestyle-focused content over polished studio ads. User-generated content style often outperforms traditional advertising.

Use trending audio for Reels

Reels with trending sounds get more visibility. Check the Reels tab for popular audio and incorporate it into your video ads.

Keep text minimal on images

Instagram is a visual platform. Let your imagery speak and keep text overlays to a minimum for better engagement.

Test Stories vs Reels

Stories and Reels serve different purposes. Stories are for time-sensitive offers; Reels are for discoverability and brand awareness.

Instagram Ad Preview FAQ