Le Figaro · 2026
Technical specifications.
All specs in one place. Translated from Media Figaro's official 2026 technical specifications, adapted for U.S. agencies.
Trim, bleed, and safe area.
| Unit | Trim | Bleed | Safe area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Figaro — Full page | 289 × 380 mm | +5 mm | 279 × 370 mm |
| Le Figaro — Half page (H) | 289 × 188 mm | +5 mm | 279 × 178 mm |
| Le Figaro Magazine — Full page | 230 × 297 mm | +5 mm | 220 × 287 mm |
| Madame Figaro — Full page | 230 × 297 mm | +5 mm | 220 × 287 mm |
| Le Figaro Histoire — Full page | 210 × 285 mm | +5 mm | 200 × 275 mm |
- Format: PDF/X-1a:2003 or PDF/X-4:2010
- Color profile: ISO Coated v2 (ECI) for coated stock; PSO Uncoated for newsprint
- Resolution: 300 dpi minimum at final size
- Total ink coverage: ≤ 300% (newsprint), ≤ 320% (coated)
- Fonts: embedded or vectorized
- Black text: 100% K only — no rich black
Digital display
Desktop, mobile and weight limits.
| Unit | Desktop | Mobile | Max weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wide Angle | 1800 × 1000 px | 750 × 1000 px | ≤ 200 KB |
| Half Page | 300 × 600 px | 300 × 500 px | ≤ 150 KB |
| Megabanner / Cover | 1800 × 250 px | 320 × 100 px | ≤ 150 KB |
| Native dossier card | 1200 × 675 px | 750 × 1000 px | ≤ 200 KB |
| In-read video | 1920 × 1080 px (16:9) | 1080 × 1920 px (9:16) | ≤ 10 MB / ≤ 30 sec |
- Formats: JPG, PNG, GIF, HTML5 (IAB compliant), MP4 (H.264)
- Click-tracker: third-party tags accepted (Sizmek, DCM, Adform, Flashtalking)
- Animation: ≤ 15 sec total · max 3 loops · CPU usage ≤ 30%
- Audio: muted by default; user-initiated only
- SSL: HTTPS-compliant creatives only
- Lead time: creative delivery 5 business days before campaign launch
Social & video
Vertical, square and horizontal.
Instagram feed (square)
1080 × 1080 px · ≤ 30 MB · MP4 ≤ 60 sec
Instagram Stories / Reels (vertical)
1080 × 1920 px · MP4 H.264 · ≤ 30 MB
TikTok
1080 × 1920 px · MP4 · ≤ 287 MB · 9 sec – 10 min
LinkedIn co-branded post
1200 × 627 px · PNG/JPG · ≤ 5 MB
Podcast
Audio creative.
- Audio creative: WAV or MP3 · 192 kbps · stereo · 44.1 kHz
- Length: 7s minimum (guaranteed plays) · 30s recommended
- Lead time: 10 business days before publication
Deadlines
Closing and technical.
| Product | Commercial close | Technical close |
|---|---|---|
| Le Figaro daily | 5 business days | 3 business days |
| Le Figaro Magazine | 10 business days | 7 business days |
| Madame Figaro | ≈ 3 weeks before publication | ≈ 10 days before publication |
| Le Figaro Tech with JDN | 1–2 weeks before publication | 1 week before publication |
| Digital — display & native | 5 business days | 3 business days |
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