TikTok video size guide

Sizes, ratios, lengths and file limits for every TikTok format.

Quick answer

The best TikTok video size is 1080 × 1920 pixels, a 9:16 vertical ratio. Uploads can be up to 10 minutes in the app and up to 60 minutes from a computer.

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PlacementSizeRatioMax lengthFile sizeFormatTypeCopy
Feed video (recommended)1080 × 1920 px9:16 vertical10 min in the appDepends on device (see below)MP4 or MOV, H.264 video, AAC audio, 23–60 fpsOrganic
Feed video, iPhone app1080 × 1920 px9:1610 minAbout 287.6 MBMP4, MOVOrganic
Feed video, Android app1080 × 1920 px9:1610 minAbout 72 MBMP4, MOVOrganic
Feed video, web upload1080 × 1920 px (360–4096 px per side)9:16Up to 60 minUp to 4 GBMP4, MOV, WebM; H.264, H.265, VP8, VP9Organic
Feed video, minimum360 px on the short side9:163 s minimum—MP4, MOVOrganic
Horizontal video1920 × 1080 px16:9Same as feedSame as feedShows with black bars in the feedOrganic
Square video1080 × 1080 px1:1Same as feedSame as feedShows with black bars in the feedOrganic
Photo mode (carousel)1080 × 1920 px9:16, one ratio for all slidesUp to 35 photosUp to 20 MB per photoJPG or WebPOrganic
Safe zone (feed and covers)Keep text 130 px from top, 250 px from bottom, 150 px from right9:16——Caption and buttons cover these edgesOrganic
Video cover / thumbnail1080 × 1920 px9:16Frame from the video or custom imageUp to 5 MBJPG, PNGProfile
Profile photo200 × 200 px min, 400 × 400 px or larger is sharper1:1, shown as a circle—Up to 5 MBJPG, PNGProfile
TikTok LIVE (phone)1080 × 1920 px9:16 verticalNo fixed cap listedStreamed, no fileNeeds 1,000 followers and age 18+LIVE
TikTok LIVE (LIVE Studio / OBS)1080 × 1920 px or higher9:16 verticalNo fixed cap listedStreamed, no file30 fps (60 fps if your setup allows); 5+ Mbps uploadLIVE
In-Feed ad (vertical)720 × 1280 px rec., 540 × 960 px min9:165–60 s, 15–30 s works bestUp to 500 MBMP4, MOV, MPEG, 3GP, AVIAds
In-Feed ad (square)640 × 640 px min1:15–60 sUp to 500 MBMP4, MOV, MPEG, 3GP, AVIAds
In-Feed ad (horizontal)960 × 540 px min16:95–60 sUp to 500 MBMP4, MOV, MPEG, 3GP, AVIAds
TopView ad720 × 1280 px rec., 540 × 960 px min9:16Up to 60 s, 9–15 s works bestUp to 500 MBMP4, MOV, MPEG, 3GP, AVI; bitrate 2,500 kbps+Ads
Spark AdsSame as the original postSame as the original postSame as the original post—Boosts an existing organic TikTok postAds
Ad profile image98 × 98 px (key art inside 66 × 66 px)1:1—Under 50 KBJPG, PNGAds

TikTok changes limits often. Check the app or TikTok Ads Manager before a big upload. Phone file limits are approximate.

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How to use this TikTok size guide

  • Shoot vertical at 1080 × 1920

    9:16 fills the whole phone screen. Horizontal and square videos work, but TikTok adds black bars and they look smaller in the feed.

  • Mind the safe zone

    The caption, username and buttons cover the bottom and right edges. Keep text and faces in the middle of the frame.

  • Upload long or large videos from a computer

    The phone apps cap file size. The web uploader takes files up to 4 GB and videos up to 60 minutes.

  • Check ad specs in Ads Manager

    Ad limits differ by placement and market. Use the table as a starting point and confirm when you set up the ad.

Frequently asked questions

What size is a TikTok video?

1080 × 1920 pixels in a 9:16 vertical ratio. TikTok accepts 360 to 4096 pixels per side, but 1080p looks best.

How long can a TikTok video be?

Up to 10 minutes when you upload in the app and up to 60 minutes from a computer. Videos must be at least 3 seconds.

What is the TikTok profile picture size?

At least 200 × 200 pixels. Use 400 × 400 or larger so it stays sharp. It is cropped to a circle.

What size are TikTok photo posts?

1080 × 1920 pixels works best. You can add up to 35 photos to one post, up to 20 MB each.