🖼️ What Are Facebook Image Ads?

Facebook Image Ads are single-image ad creatives used to promote your message across Facebook platforms like Feed, Stories, Marketplace, Reels, and more. They’re simple but effective when done right — especially for quick, visual communication.


🔹 Where Can Image Ads Appear?

  • Facebook News Feed
  • Instagram Feed (if connected)
  • Facebook Stories
  • Instagram Stories
  • Facebook Reels overlay
  • Facebook Marketplace
  • Right-hand column (desktop only)
  • Audience Network (external apps)

🛠️ How to Create a Facebook Image Ad

Step-by-Step (via Meta Ads Manager):

  1. Go to 👉 Meta Ads Manager
  2. Click “+ Create”
  3. Choose your Objective:
    • Awareness
    • Traffic
    • Engagement
    • Leads
    • Sales, etc.
  4. Set your Audience targeting:
    • Location, Age, Gender, Interests, Behaviors, Custom Audiences
  5. Choose Placements:
    • Auto (recommended) or Manual
  6. Under Ad Creative, choose:
    • Single Image
    • Upload a high-quality image (recommended 1080×1080 px or 1200×628 px depending on placement)
    • Add Primary Text, Headline, and a CTA Button (e.g., Learn More, Shop Now, Sign Up)
  7. Review & Click Publish

✅ Best Practices for Facebook Image Ads

TipWhy It Matters
High-resolution imageMakes the ad look professional
Use 20% or less textMore reach; Facebook penalizes text-heavy images
Add logo subtlyHelps brand recognition
Strong CTATells users what to do next
Test multiple versionsSee what performs best (A/B testing)

🧩 Recommended Image Sizes

PlacementSize (px)Ratio
Feed1200 x 6281.91:1
Instagram/Facebook Story1080 x 19209:16
Square Feed1080 x 10801:1

🛍️ Examples of Use Cases

  • Ecommerce Product Sale: Show product with a discount overlay (e.g., “50% OFF”)
  • Lead Generation: Use a clear offer with a signup CTA (e.g., “Get Free Consultation”)
  • Service Promotion: Show before/after results (e.g., for salons, home services)
  • App Promotion: Simple image showing app features + download CTA