{"id":4204,"date":"2021-07-09T10:32:06","date_gmt":"2021-07-09T14:32:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplifiedblog.wpengine.com\/?p=4204"},"modified":"2023-10-27T03:10:28","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T07:10:28","slug":"understanding-facebook-post-dimensions-types-usage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplified.com\/blog\/design\/understanding-facebook-post-dimensions-types-usage","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Facebook Post Dimensions: Types &#038; Usage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"eplus-dsZnax eplus-wrapper\">Facebook is the most widely used social media platform, with 2.85 billion monthly users around the world. That makes knowing and using the right\u00a0Facebook post dimensions pretty vital, as it can make a huge difference to the number of engagements you get. If you own a small business and want to reach a wide range of consumers on <a href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/facebook\">Facebook<\/a>, you&#8217;re in the right place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-f0ZxA5 eplus-wrapper\">Simplified helps you achieve a consistent brand look using striking templates and visuals for all social media channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image eplus-K6HGFw\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.simplified.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Simplified-post-dimension-options-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Simplified explains Facebook post dimension options\" class=\"wp-image-4212\" style=\"width:512px;height:288px\" width=\"512\" height=\"288\" title=\"simplified explains Facebook post dimension options\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-RCV1nD eplus-wrapper\">Read on as we explore the types of Facebook post size and dimensions that&#8217;ll help you stand out on the platform and how to get started with the Simplified design platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"eplus-YJ6zDE wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-getting-started-with-simplified\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_Started_with_Simplified\"><\/span><strong>Getting Started with Simplified<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-Jo4h7v eplus-wrapper\">Simplified is the all-in-one digital <a href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/graphic-design\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">graphic design<\/a> platform that helps you create content, scale your brand and collaborate with your team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-bYX5F1 eplus-wrapper\">On Simplified, you can explore user-friendly tools and work easily from templates. For new users, simply sign up with your email, or, create an account by choosing &#8216;Continue with Google.&#8217;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-QLHywz eplus-wrapper\">On the dashboard, you\u2019ll find all the resources you need to keep the design process simple. To get started, select any one of the 3 options below on your dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"eplus-4lDGQ4 wp-block-group eplus-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"eplus-9h2eyI eplus-wrapper\">You can:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-P6UaDi eplus-wrapper wp-block-list eplus-styles-uid-be59d0\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Use a template design\u2013 Easy, ready-to-use, and all-inclusive templates that save time!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Start from scratch \u2013 Design your own unique vision on a blank canvas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Try out AI Tools \u2013 Personalized AI-generated content for your brand!<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-L6BR4j eplus-wrapper\">In this guide, we\u2019ll cover the basics of Facebook post dimensions, different types of posts, and how best to use them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-Wg4BU0 wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-working-with-the-right-facebook-post-dimensions-for-your-brand\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Working_With_the_Right_Facebook_Post_Dimensions_for_Your_Brand\"><\/span><strong>Working With the Right Facebook Post Dimensions for Your Brand<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-lzE8gv eplus-wrapper\">There&#8217;s power in numbers, and Facebook is unquestionably the king of social media! With over 900 million consumers visiting the site every day, you can&#8217;t afford to be away from social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-brrDwl eplus-wrapper\">Facebook remains one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to engage with clients where they are, promote your services, and grow your brand. Understanding the power of the tools at your disposal changes the game!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-photo is-provider-giphy wp-block-embed-giphy eplus-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/insecurehbo-26n6PxXCcE7d1O7Go\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media1.giphy.com\/media\/26n6PxXCcE7d1O7Go\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"Growth Growing GIF by Insecure on HBO - Find &amp; Share on GIPHY\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-dXeOud eplus-wrapper\">As a brand, you need to get in the game to upscale your business and remain competitive. With Simplified, you can effortlessly merge design and business strategies to attract the highest level of engagement!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-IWCQ3T eplus-wrapper\">To design for a specific Facebook post size on Simplified, all you need to do is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-gHHXAu eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> First, click \u2018New Project\u2019 on the left side panel of your dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image eplus-TuiTVz\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.simplified.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Simplified-dashboard-facebook-post-sizes-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Simplified dashboard - facebook post sizes\" class=\"wp-image-4211\" style=\"width:512px;height:288px\" width=\"512\" height=\"288\" title=\"simplified dashboard - facebook post sizes\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-InZRJX eplus-wrapper\">This will open up different social media dimension options. Scroll through and explore the menu to find the specific Facebook post size you&#8217;re looking for. Additionally, you&#8217;ll see that Simplified also provides the following commonly used Facebook post dimensions to choose from:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-7bZYbN eplus-wrapper wp-block-list eplus-styles-uid-8ed02a\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Post<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Carousel Ad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Cover<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Event<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Feed Ad<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-slgzXA eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Next, click on your desired dimension and start creating!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-0ADhon eplus-wrapper\">To work with templates, <strong>click on \u2018Templates\u2019<\/strong> from the toolbar on the left and choose from a wide variety of niches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image eplus-yWaV3P\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.simplified.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Scrolling-through-templates-gif-1024x502.gif\" alt=\"scrolling through templates gif\" class=\"wp-image-4210\" style=\"width:512px;height:251px\" width=\"512\" height=\"251\" title=\"scrolling through templates gif\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-XfUgFP eplus-wrapper\">Here, you&#8217;ll find the Facebook post dimensions and sizes available for creating designs from scratch. Or, you can also browse our preconfigured interfaces &#8211; aka templates &#8211; to make creating faster!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"eplus-N5K3A2 wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-type-facebook-post\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Type_Facebook_Post\"><\/span><strong>Type: Facebook Post<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-dn6wbx eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Size:<\/strong> 940px x 788px<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-6DYV92 eplus-wrapper\">Facebook posts provide insight, help gain attention and build relationships with your audience. They can include an image, text or both in a single graphic for maximum effect. The success of your <a href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/create\/facebook-posts\">Facebook posts<\/a> can be tracked using the built-in social media analytics tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image eplus-7SgvJe\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.simplified.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Facebook-post-dimension-1024x576.png\" alt=\"facebook post dimension\" class=\"wp-image-4209\" style=\"width:512px;height:288px\" width=\"512\" height=\"288\" title=\"facebook post dimension\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"eplus-hxTf0R wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-type-carousel-ad\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Type_Carousel_Ad\"><\/span><strong>Type: Carousel Ad<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-7C3RBa eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Size:<\/strong> 1080px x 1080px<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-xlhnLV eplus-wrapper\">The carousel structure allows you to display two or more pictures or videos in one ad, each with its own title, description, link, and call to action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image eplus-xub9VC\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.simplified.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Facebook-carousel-ad-square-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Facebook carousel ad - square\" class=\"wp-image-4208\" style=\"width:512px;height:288px\" width=\"512\" height=\"288\" title=\"facebook carousel ad - square\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"eplus-PLCtir wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-type-facebook-cover\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Type_Facebook_Cover\"><\/span><strong>Type: Facebook Cover<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-CaZrTL eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Size:<\/strong> 820px x 312px<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-VSiBrQ eplus-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/create\/facebook-covers\">Facebook covers<\/a> can tell the audience what your brand is all about in a visually captivating way. Use the cover image to showcase eye-catching images with minimal text to express your brand&#8217;s most important message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image eplus-kal3Li\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.simplified.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/facebook-banner-1024x576.png\" alt=\"facebook banner\" class=\"wp-image-4207\" style=\"width:512px;height:288px\" width=\"512\" height=\"288\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"eplus-hw68Qd wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-type-facebook-event\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Type_Facebook_Event\"><\/span><strong>Type: Facebook Event<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-TU2hHF eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Size:<\/strong> 1920px x 1080px<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-I2PLqe eplus-wrapper\">To make it easier for businesses to reach a large number of people for their upcoming events, <a href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/create\/facebook-events\">Facebook event<\/a> feature helps pages promote their events and see how they\u2019re performing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image eplus-rnxQrF\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.simplified.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/facebook-event-banner-dimensions-1024x576.png\" alt=\"facebook event banner dimensions\" class=\"wp-image-4206\" style=\"width:512px;height:288px\" width=\"512\" height=\"288\" title=\"facebook event banner dimensions\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"eplus-6VLCg5 wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-type-feed-ad\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Type_Feed_Ad\"><\/span><strong>Type: Feed Ad<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-mnrH52 eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Size:<\/strong> 1200px x 628px<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-5JvKDu eplus-wrapper\">Facebook ads can help a business increase the visibility of their content, improve click-through rates (CTR), and boost traffic to their branded website or eCommerce shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image eplus-q0w0sD\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.simplified.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Facebook-feed-ad-1024x576.png\" alt=\"facebook feed ad\" class=\"wp-image-4205\" style=\"width:512px;height:288px\" width=\"512\" height=\"288\" title=\"facebook feed ad\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/blog\/design\/instagram-post-dimensions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Understanding Instagram Post Dimensions: Types &amp; Usage<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-WPWNBO wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-facebook-post-size-amp-dimensions-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Facebook_Post_Size_Dimensions_FAQs\"><\/span><strong>Facebook Post Size &amp; Dimensions FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-LrF7g6 eplus-wrapper\">Creating a Facebook presence for your company or personal brand can be really exciting, but it&#8217;s also a challenging process. Trying to keep up with all the updates and changes to Facebook post dimensions, types and sizes may prove difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-fgNE48 eplus-wrapper\">That&#8217;s why we&#8217;ve compiled a list of the most commonly asked questions about Facebook post dimensions for reference. We hope our straightforward answers will help to simplify your queries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"eplus-41KvwB wp-block-group eplus-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"eplus-bkd7Xv wp-block-group eplus-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"eplus-j2yFVR wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-1-what-are-the-standard-facebook-post-dimensions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_are_the_standard_Facebook_post_dimensions\"><\/span><strong>1. What are the standard Facebook post dimensions?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-w0ncLV eplus-wrapper wp-block-list eplus-styles-uid-e8a6a4\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">940px by 788px<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"eplus-m387Za wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-2-what-is-the-facebook-profile-picture-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_is_the_Facebook_profile_picture_size\"><\/span><strong>2. What is the Facebook profile picture size?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-ZGJWcD eplus-wrapper wp-block-list eplus-styles-uid-b6eb05\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">170px by 170px<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"eplus-h7wxms wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-3-what-is-facebook-s-cover-photo-banner-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_is_Facebooks_cover_photobanner_size\"><\/span><strong>3. What is Facebook&#8217;s cover photo\/banner size?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-hps1kv eplus-wrapper wp-block-list eplus-styles-uid-efcf97\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">820px by 312px<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"eplus-bUPzxM wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-4-what-are-facebook-ads-dimensions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_are_Facebook_ads_dimensions\"><\/span><strong>4. What are Facebook ads&#8217; dimensions?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-kuE4BY eplus-wrapper wp-block-list eplus-styles-uid-7e9451\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>1080px x 1080px<\/strong> for carousel ad. Recommended aspect ratio is between 9:16 to 16:9<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">1200px x 628px for feed ad.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-photo is-provider-giphy wp-block-embed-giphy eplus-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/mobile-facebook-online-3ohzdZ44Q62CJ2ekla\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media4.giphy.com\/media\/3ohzdZ44Q62CJ2ekla\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"Anchor Point GIF - Find &amp; Share on GIPHY\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-XjsjdT eplus-wrapper\">There you have it- Facebook post dimensions, Simplified!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-gMQPkj eplus-wrapper\">Are you ready to rejuvenate your brand identity and take design to the next level?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-call-to-action stk-block-call-to-action stk-block stk-2d15cda stk-block-background is-style-default stk--has-background-overlay\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"2d15cda\"><style>.stk-2d15cda{background-image:url(https:\/\/siteimages.simplified.com\/blog\/light-bg.png?auto=format&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1) !important;border-radius:32px !important;overflow:hidden !important;margin-bottom:25px !important}.stk-2d15cda-container{background-color:#ffffffb3 !important;border-radius:30px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0px 70px 90px -20px rgba(72,73,121,0.30) !important}.stk-2d15cda-container:before{background-color:#ffffffb3 !important}<\/style><div class=\"stk-block-call-to-action__content stk-content-align stk-2d15cda-column stk-container stk-2d15cda-container\"><div class=\"has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-2d15cda-inner-blocks\"><h3 class=\" wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-a56ae7\" id=\"h-check-out-these-social-media-templates-nbsp-and-get-started-on-your-simplified-journey-today\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_out_these_social_media_templates_and_get_started_on_your_Simplified_journey_today\"><\/span><strong>Check out these social media templates\u00a0and get started on your Simplified journey today!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-8d8316b\" data-block-id=\"8d8316b\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button is-style-ghost stk-block stk-76302b1\" data-block-id=\"76302b1\"><style>.stk-76302b1 .stk-button{background:#fcb900 !important;border-top-left-radius:8px !important;border-top-right-radius:8px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:8px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:8px !important}.stk-76302b1 .stk-button:hover:after{background:transparent !important;opacity:1 !important}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,.stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-76302b1 .stk-button:after{background:transparent !important;opacity:1 !important}.stk-76302b1 .stk-button:before{box-shadow:none !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:#000000 !important;border-top-width:2px !important;border-right-width:2px !important;border-bottom-width:2px !important;border-left-width:2px !important}.stk-76302b1 .stk-button__inner-text{color:#000000 !important;font-weight:bold !important}<\/style><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/app.simplified.com\/design\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"has-text-color has-black-color stk-button__inner-text\">Get Started For Free<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"HowTo\",\n  \"name\": \"How to design for a specific Facebook post size on Simplified?\",\n  \"step\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"HowToSection\",\n      \"name\": \"How to design for a specific Facebook post size on Simplified?\",\n      \"position\": \"1\",\n      \"itemListElement\": [\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"HowToStep\",\n          \"position\": \"1\",\n          \"text\": \"Step 1: First, click \u2018New Project\u2019 on the left side panel of your dashboard.\n\nThis will open up different social media dimension options. 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