# LinkedIn Video Size and Specs 2026

Every upload spec at a glance, with sources.

URL: https://shortformkit.com/linkedin-video-size/
Updated: 2026-10-13

**LinkedIn Video 2026: aspect ratio 1:2.4, 2.4:1, up to 15 minutes, files up to 5 GB, caption up to 3,000 characters.**

## All specs

| Aspect ratio | 1:2.4, 2.4:1 |
|---|---|
| Minimum resolution | 256x144 |
| Maximum length | 15 minutes |
| Minimum length | 3 seconds |
| Maximum file size | 5 GB |
| File types | MP4, MOV, AVI, WEBM, MKV, WMV, VC1, MPEG, MPEG2, MPEG1VIDEO, DVVIDEO, QTRLE, TSCC2 |
| Maximum frame rate | 60 fps |
| Caption limit | 3,000 characters |
| Visible before «more» | 140 characters |

Notes (from the sources, in English): Help: 75 KB to 5 GB (5 GB converted at 1024 MB per GB), 3 s min on desktop (2 s on mobile), 15 min max, 256x144 to 4096x2304, aspect ratio range 1:2.4 to 2.4:1, 10 to 60 fps, 192 Kbps to 30 Mbps. ProRes may upload but will not process. Visible text before See more is about 140 characters per Hootsuite (other sites say about 210); treat as approximate.

Work out bitrate and file size with the [file size calculator](https://shortformkit.com/video-file-size-calculator/). Check caption length with the [character counter](https://shortformkit.com/character-counter/).

## Changes in 2025 and 2026

- No dated 2025/2026 spec change confirmed; video help page shows 15 min max for all uploads (older pages said 10 min on mobile).

## Sources

- [Video sharing troubleshooting (LinkedIn Help)](https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a548372) (official)
- [Media file types supported on LinkedIn (LinkedIn Help)](https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a564109) (official)
- [Post and share updates (LinkedIn Help)](https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a528176) (official)
- [Social media post length, ideal sizes for each platform (Hootsuite, 2026-07-14)](https://blog.hootsuite.com/ideal-social-media-post-length/) (industry)

Checked: 2026-10-13. Confidence: mixed. [All platforms in one table: social media video specs 2026](https://shortformkit.com/social-media-video-specs-2026/)

## Other LinkedIn formats

- [LinkedIn Document and carousel](https://shortformkit.com/linkedin-document-carousel-size/)

## FAQ

**What size is a LinkedIn Video?**
The aspect ratio is 1:2.4, 2.4:1.

**How long can a LinkedIn Video be?**
Up to 15 minutes.

**What is the maximum file size for a LinkedIn Video?**
Up to 5 GB.

**How long can the caption of a LinkedIn Video be?**
Up to 3,000 characters.


Source: Shortform Kit (https://shortformkit.com/linkedin-video-size/). Free, no login.