# Snapchat Spotlight Size and Specs 2026

Every upload spec at a glance, with sources.

URL: https://shortformkit.com/snapchat-spotlight-size/
Updated: 2026-10-13

**Snapchat Spotlight 2026: aspect ratio 9:16, recommended 1080x1920, up to 5 minutes.**

## All specs

| Aspect ratio | 9:16 |
|---|---|
| Recommended resolution | 1080x1920 |
| Maximum length | 5 minutes |
| Minimum length | 5 seconds |

Notes (from the sources, in English): Spotlight needs a vertical video Snap of 5 s or longer. Snap Newsroom (March 2024): create up to 3 min, upload up to 5 min for Chats, Stories and Spotlight; some 2026 industry guides say 3 min max. Monetization: Spotlight videos must be at least 30 s; since 2025-02-01 videos longer than 1 min can be monetized. 1080x1920 / 9:16 is Snap's full-screen ad canvas spec (ads: MP4/MOV H.264, 1 GB); no organic Spotlight resolution or file spec was found. Description and #topics can be added; limits unknown.

In 9:16 the app covers parts of the top and bottom of your video. Check your frame with the [safe zone checker](https://shortformkit.com/safe-zone-checker/) or download the [safe zone templates](https://shortformkit.com/safe-zone-templates/) as PNG.

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

- From 2025-02-01 eligible creators can monetize Spotlight videos longer than 1 minute (unified Monetization Program).

## Sources

- [How do I post Snaps to Spotlight? (Snapchat Support)](https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7012288096532-How-do-I-post-Snaps-to-Spotlight) (official)
- [More Ways to Create and Personalize (Snap Newsroom, 2024-03-28)](https://newsroom.snap.com/new-creative-and-personalization-features) (official)
- [About Snapchat's Monetization Program (Snapchat Support)](https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/14669003687444-About-Snapchat-s-Monetization-Program) (official)
- [Snapchat Introduces New, Unified Monetization Program for Creators (Snap Newsroom)](https://newsroom.snap.com/snapchat-new-creator-monetization) (official)
- [Single Image or Video Specifications (Snapchat Business Help Center)](https://businesshelp.snapchat.com/s/article/top-snap-specs?language=en_US) (official)

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

## FAQ

**What size is a Snapchat Spotlight?**
The recommended size is 1080x1920 with an aspect ratio of 9:16.

**How long can a Snapchat Spotlight be?**
Up to 5 minutes.


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