TikTok Video Size and Specs 2026
Every upload spec at a glance, with sources.
TikTok Video 2026: aspect ratio 9:16, 1:1, 16:9, recommended 1080x1920, up to 1 hour, caption up to 2,200 characters.
All specs
| Aspect ratio | 9:16, 1:1, 16:9 |
|---|---|
| Recommended resolution | 1080x1920 |
| Minimum resolution | 540x960 (9:16, ads spec); 360 px per side (API) |
| Maximum length | 1 hour |
| File types | MP4, MOV, WebM |
| Maximum frame rate | 60 fps |
| Caption limit | 2,200 characters |
Notes (from the sources, in English): Support: recorded in-app up to 10 min, uploaded up to 60 min. API (Content Posting): MP4/WebM/MOV, H.264/H.265/VP8/VP9, 23 to 60 fps, 360 to 4096 px, 4 GB max; API posting length depends on the creator (3, 5 or 10 min). Aspect ratios and 540x960 minimum come from TikTok Ads (non-Spark in-feed ads: 500 MB max, up to 10 min). 1080x1920 is an industry recommendation. Caption: the official API allows 2,200 UTF-16 characters; many third-party sites claim 4,000 in-app, but no official TikTok page confirming 4,000 was found.
In 9:16 the app covers parts of the top and bottom of your video. Check your frame with the safe zone checker or download the safe zone templates as PNG.
Work out bitrate and file size with the file size calculator. Check caption length with the character counter.
Changes in 2025 and 2026
- No dated 2025/2026 spec change confirmed in official TikTok sources. Current Support page: record up to 10 min, upload up to 60 min; photo posts up to 35 images.
Sources
- Camera tools, Video length (TikTok Support) (official)
- Content Posting API, Media transfer guide (TikTok for Developers) (official)
- Content Posting API, Direct Post reference (TikTok for Developers) (official)
- TikTok Auction In-Feed Ads specs (TikTok Ads Help) (official)
- Social media video specs guide, updated May 13, 2026 (Sprout Social) (industry)
- Expanded TikTok caption length in Create (Hootsuite, 2025-10-10) (industry)
Checked: 2026-10-13. Confidence: mixed. All platforms in one table: social media video specs 2026
Other TikTok formats
FAQ
What size is a TikTok Video?
The recommended size is 1080x1920 with an aspect ratio of 9:16, 1:1, 16:9.
How long can a TikTok Video be?
Up to 1 hour.
How long can the caption of a TikTok Video be?
Up to 2,200 characters.