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Aspect Ratios & Specs

1.91:1 Aspect Ratio (Facebook Link)

Also known as: 1.91:1

The legacy widescreen aspect ratio used for Facebook link-preview cards.

1.91:1 Aspect Ratio (Facebook Link) is a aspect ratios & specs concept that ecommerce teams touch every week, usually without agreeing on a definition first. This page sets out what it means, how to apply it at catalog scale, what to measure, and where it breaks.

Definition

1.91:1 (roughly 1200×628) is the classic Facebook/Open Graph share-preview size. Still used for link ads and OG images on shared content.

Why it matters

It's the ratio to use when the ad is a link card rather than a standalone image. For modern feed placements, 4:5 or 1:1 wins.

How to get it right

Compose for the tallest and the widest placement you will run, keep essential content inside a generous safe margin, and reframe subjects between ratios instead of scaling one master. Export at the platform's recommended pixel dimensions rather than upscaling a smaller file.

What to measure and watch

Check three things before spend: does the frame match the placement's ratio, is key content clear of UI overlays, and is text readable at phone-thumbnail size. Preview in the actual placement, not only in your design tool. Why this matters commercially: It's the ratio to use when the ad is a link card rather than a standalone image. For modern feed placements, 4:5 or 1:1 wins.

Frequently asked questions

1.91:1 (roughly 1200×628) is the classic Facebook/Open Graph share-preview size. Still used for link ads and OG images on shared content.

It's the ratio to use when the ad is a link card rather than a standalone image. For modern feed placements, 4:5 or 1:1 wins.

Yes. Resizing one master into every shape sacrifices either composition or safe area. Render each ratio from the same source layout so the subject is re-anchored properly — see Safe Zone for the areas to keep clear.

Closely connected concepts include 1:1 Aspect Ratio (Square), Aspect Ratio, Meta Ads.

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