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The correct TikTok video size is 1080 x 1920 pixels at a 9:16 aspect ratio. This vertical format occupies the full mobile screen and serves as the standard for all organic posts, stories, and paid ads. Upload in MP4 at 1080p, and your content is already optimized better than most.<\/span><\/p>\n

TikTok Video Size — Quick Reference Table<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Spec<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
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Recommended Setting<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Aspect Ratio<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
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9:16 (vertical)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Dimensions<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
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1080 x 1920 px<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Resolution<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
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1080p (minimum); 4K accepted but compressed<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Frame Rate<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
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30 fps (standard); 60 fps for action<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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File Format<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
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MP4 (preferred), MOV<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Video Codec<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
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H.264<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Audio Codec<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
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AAC<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Max File Size (Desktop\/Web)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
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Up to 1 GB<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Max File Size (iOS)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
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280 MB<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Max File Size (Android)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
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72 MB<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Max Duration (Upload)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
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60 minutes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Max Duration (In-App Recording)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
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10 minutes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n
TikTok Video Size Dimensions and Aspect Ratio Explained<\/span><\/h2>\n
TikTok supports three aspect ratios vertical, landscape, and square but only vertical 9:16 fills the full mobile screen without padding or cropping.<\/span><\/p>\n
Vertical 9:16 — The Only Ratio Worth Defaulting To<\/span><\/h3>\n
At 1080 x 1920 px, a vertical video occupies the entire screen. No black bars, no wasted space, no awkward cropping. <\/span><\/p>\n
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This matches the native portrait orientation of most modern smartphones, so filming directly on a phone already puts you in the right format.<\/span><\/p>\n
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This ratio is also identical to Instagram Reels dimensions, which makes cross-platform repurposing simple and efficient. <\/span><\/p>\n
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The same vertical spec applies across short-form platforms including Snapchat story downloads where 9:16 is the universal standard.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Vertical-first formatting has become the default expectation for short-form content, not just a preference.<\/span><\/p>\n
Landscape 16:9 — Accepted but Not Recommended<\/span><\/h3>\n
TikTok accepts 1920 x 1080 px landscape videos, but they render smaller in the feed with letterboxing — black bars appear on both the top and bottom. <\/span><\/p>\n
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That lost screen real estate typically reduces watch time. Landscape is acceptable when repurposing YouTube content or presentation-style material, but it should not be the default for native TikTok uploads.<\/span><\/p>\n
Square 1:1 — Supported, Still Suboptimal<\/span><\/h3>\n
Square videos at 1080 x 1080 px display with pillarboxing black bars on the left and right. The result is a less immersive viewing experience. <\/span><\/p>\n
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There is an occasional use case for repurposed Instagram feed content, but square format remains a secondary option.<\/span><\/p>\n
Resolution, Frame Rate, and Encoding Settings<\/span><\/h2>\n
TikTok re-encodes every upload. What you export matters more than what you shoot here is what to configure before hitting upload.<\/span><\/p>\n
Choosing the Right Resolution<\/span><\/h3>\n
TikTok compresses all uploaded videos regardless of source quality, and 4K uploads are downscaled to 1080p during this process. <\/span><\/p>\n
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Exporting directly at 1080p puts you in control of output quality before TikTok's compression pipeline processes the file.<\/span><\/p>\n
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What is often missed: bitrate matters more than resolution. A well-encoded 1080p file at 6–8 Mbps will survive compression better than a poorly encoded 4K file. The platform's encoder has more quality to preserve when given a clean, high-bitrate source.<\/span><\/p>\n
Frame Rate Recommendations<\/span><\/h3>\n
30 fps is the standard for most TikTok content. It is smooth, universally compatible, and keeps file sizes manageable. <\/span><\/p>\n
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For fast-moving content sports, dance, quick transitions 60 fps reduces motion blur and maintains visual sharpness. TikTok supports a range of 23–60 fps across all upload types.<\/span><\/p>\n
Supported File Formats and Upload Size Limits<\/span><\/h2>\n
MP4 is the default format to use, but file size limits differ significantly depending on where you are uploading from.<\/span><\/p>\n
Accepted Video Formats<\/span><\/h3>\n
MP4 is the preferred format it is compatible across all devices and upload methods, and TikTok processes it cleanly. <\/span><\/p>\n
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MOV files (standard on iPhones) are also fully supported. For codec selection, H.264 video paired with AAC audio delivers the most reliable playback and the least quality loss during compression.<\/span><\/p>\n
File Size Limits by Upload Method<\/span><\/h3>\n
This is where platform-specific differences become important. The limits vary based on how you upload:<\/span><\/p>\n
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Desktop or web upload: Up to 1 GB; under 500 MB recommended for consistent processing<\/span><\/li>\n
iOS: Up to 280 MB<\/span><\/li>\n
Android: Up to 72 MB<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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If a file exceeds the mobile limit, TikTok will either apply heavy compression or reject the upload entirely. For longer or high-quality videos, upload from a desktop browser rather than the mobile app.<\/span><\/p>\n
TikTok Video Length: Recording vs. Upload Limits<\/span><\/h2>\n
Recording limits and upload limits are not the same and the right video length depends on content type, not platform maximums.<\/span><\/p>\n
In-App Recording vs. Uploading a Pre-Edited File<\/span><\/h3>\n
These two workflows have different ceilings. In-app recording is capped at 10 minutes.Uploading a finished video file from a camera or editing software supports up to 60 minutes a limit TikTok has expanded progressively, as reported by TechCrunch, though availability can vary by region.<\/span><\/p>\n
Video Length That Actually Performs<\/span><\/h3>\n
TikTok's feed is built for short-form content. That said, optimal length depends on what is being made, and patterns vary by content category.<\/span><\/p>\n
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According to data from Statista, videos over 54 seconds saw the highest engagement rates though shorter clips under 10 seconds also performed strongly. This suggests hook quality matters as much as duration.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Content Type<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
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Recommended Length<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Trends, quick tips, hooks<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
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15–30 seconds<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Storytelling, product demos<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
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21–34 seconds<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Educational content, how-tos<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
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30–60 seconds<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Deep dives, interviews<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
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Up to 3 minutes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n
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These are observed patterns across content categories, not rigid rules. Longer videos can perform well but only when the content justifies the watch time.<\/span><\/p>\n
TikTok Safe Zones: Where Your Content Can Get Covered<\/span><\/h2>\n
Safe zones define which areas of the screen TikTok's own interface overlaps. Any text, logo, or critical visual placed inside these zones risks being partially or fully hidden.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Top 10% of screen: Reserved for notifications, live indicators, and status overlays<\/span><\/li>\n
Bottom 15% of screen: Covered by captions, the like\/comment\/share column, and the username\/description overlay — similar to how mentions on Snapchat overlay content on top of the viewing area<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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All essential content faces, text, products, calls to action should be centered and placed between these two zones. <\/span><\/p>\n
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This is one of the most common reasons videos look cluttered or have key details obscured, and it is rarely communicated clearly in platform documentation.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Also Read:<\/span> Can You See Who Rewatched Your Snap Story<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
How TikTok's Compression Engine Processes Your Upload<\/span><\/h2>\n
TikTok re-encodes every uploaded video without exception. You cannot bypass this step, but you can control the quality of the source file you provide.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Uploading a high-quality source at 1080p, H.264, with a 6–8 Mbps bitrate gives TikTok's encoder more detail to preserve. Uploading a pre-compressed file compounds the quality loss the encoder degrades an already degraded file.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Key takeaways for better post-upload quality:<\/span><\/p>\n
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Export at the highest quality your editing software supports, within the 1080p ceiling<\/span><\/li>\n
Avoid applying heavy compression before uploading — let TikTok handle the final pass<\/span><\/li>\n
Blurry output after upload is almost always caused by a low-bitrate source file, not a platform-side issue<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Across content production teams, bitrate not resolution is consistently the variable that makes the biggest visual difference after TikTok's compression is applied.<\/span><\/p>\n
TikTok Ad Video Specifications<\/span><\/h2>\n
Ad specs follow the same core format as organic video, with a few additions specific to ad delivery.<\/span><\/p>\n
General Ad Requirements<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Spec<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
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Requirement<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Resolution<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
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1080 x 1920 px<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Aspect Ratio<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
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9:16<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Format<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
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MP4 or MOV<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Frame Rate<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
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23–60 fps; 30 fps optimal<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Duration<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
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5–60 seconds<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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File Size<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
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Up to 1 GB; under 500 MB recommended<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Audio<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n
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AAC, 44.1 kHz, stereo<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n
Ad Format Breakdown<\/span><\/h3>\n
In-Feed Ads: Standard specs apply. Duration up to 60 seconds, but 15 seconds or under drives the most engagement for skippable formats.<\/span><\/p>\n
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TopView Ads: Same resolution and format requirements. Auto-plays with sound at app open. Can run up to 60 seconds.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Spark Ads: These promote existing organic posts, so video specs match whatever the original post used standard TikTok video specs apply. Much like Snapchat Plus features, platform-tier distinctions affect what creators can access for boosted content.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Carousel Ads: Supports up to 10 images per carousel, each at 1080 x 1920 px. Mixed video and image carousels are not supported.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Videos that do not meet the 9:16, 1080 x 1920 px ad standard may be rejected, cropped, or rendered with black bars all of which will negatively impact click-through rates.<\/span><\/p>\n
Additional TikTok Content Specs<\/span><\/h2>\n
Beyond standard videos, TikTok Stories and profile images follow their own size requirements. <\/span><\/p>\n
TikTok Stories<\/span><\/h3>\n
Same as standard video: 1080 x 1920 px at 9:16 aspect ratio.<\/span><\/p>\n
TikTok Profile Image<\/span><\/h3>\n
200 x 200 px at a 1:1 square ratio. Keep the subject centered the image displays as a circle in most interface contexts.<\/span><\/p>\n
Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n
The standard TikTok video size is 1080 x 1920 px, 9:16, in MP4 format with H.264\/AAC encoding at 1080p. <\/span><\/p>\n
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Two details most creators overlook: safe zones (top 10% and bottom 15% are covered by the platform UI) and compression behavior (bitrate matters more than resolution). Get both right, and your videos will hold up well after upload.<\/span><\/p>\n
Questions fr\u00e9quemment pos\u00e9es<\/span><\/h2>\n
What is the recommended TikTok video size? <\/span><\/h3>\n
1080 x 1920 pixels at a 9:16 aspect ratio. This fills the full mobile screen and is the standard for all TikTok video types, including organic posts, stories, and ads.<\/span><\/p>\n
Why does my TikTok look blurry after uploading? <\/span><\/h3>\n
Almost always a low-bitrate source file. TikTok re-encodes every upload if the original is already compressed, quality loss compounds. Export at 1080p with a bitrate of 6–8 Mbps before uploading.<\/span><\/p>\n
What is the maximum TikTok video length? <\/span><\/h3>\n
Videos up to 60 minutes can be uploaded via desktop or web. In-app recording is capped at 10 minutes. Most content performs best under 60 seconds.<\/span><\/p>\n
Can I upload a 4K video to TikTok? <\/span><\/h3>\n
Yes, but TikTok compresses it to 1080p regardless. Exporting at 1080p directly gives you better control over output quality than letting TikTok downscale a 4K file.<\/span><\/p>\n
What video size should I use for TikTok ads? <\/span><\/h3>\n
Same as organic video: 1080 x 1920 px, 9:16. Keep files under 500 MB and duration under 60 seconds. For skippable in-feed ads, 15 seconds or less tends to perform best.<\/span><\/p>\n
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