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Format guide · 2026
The complete TikTok video format and upload specification guide for 2026.
| Quality | Dimensions | |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical HD | 1080×1920 | Recommended |
| Square | 1080×1080 | |
| Landscape | 1920×1080 |
| Recommended container | MP4 or MOV |
| Video codecs | H.264 (recommended), H.265/HEVC |
| Audio codecs | AAC |
| Aspect ratios | 9:16 (preferred), 1:1 (square), 16:9 (landscape, letterboxed) |
| Frame rates | 23–60 fps |
| Minimum resolution | 720×1280 |
| Recommended resolution | 1080×1920 (9:16 vertical) |
| Maximum file size | 4 GB (desktop); 287.6 MB (iOS app); 72 MB (Android app) |
| Maximum duration | Up to 10 minutes (standard); some accounts up to 60 minutes |
Vertical (9:16) is strongly preferred — landscape video is letterboxed and feels out of place in the TikTok feed
Upload via desktop for the 4 GB limit; mobile app limits are significantly lower
Keep your most important content away from the bottom 20% of the frame — captions and UI overlay that area
Export at 1080×1920 at 30 fps for the best balance of quality and upload speed
What is the best video format for TikTok?
MP4 with H.264 codec at 1080×1920 resolution (9:16 vertical) is the best format for TikTok. Vertical video fills the full screen and performs significantly better than landscape. Aim for 30 fps and AAC audio.
Can I upload landscape video to TikTok?
Yes, TikTok accepts 16:9 landscape video, but it will be displayed with letterboxing (black bars) in the feed. Vertical (9:16) and square (1:1) formats perform much better because they fill more of the screen on mobile.
What is the maximum video length for TikTok?
Standard TikTok accounts can upload videos up to 10 minutes long. Some creator accounts have access to longer upload limits. The original 60-second limit no longer applies to most accounts.
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