How Long Can a TikTok Video Be?

Every TikTok video length limit, file size, and spec in one place — for organic posts, ads, and Stories. Updated for 2026. Free, no login.

How are you creating it?
Where will it appear?
Organic video

Max length: Up to 60 minutes (uploaded) / 10 minutes (recorded)

Sweet spot

21–34 seconds

Uploaded from your device

Up to 60 minutes

The For You algorithm favours short, high-retention videos. Most top-performing organic posts land between 21 and 34 seconds.

Videos uploaded from your camera roll can run up to 60 minutes.

TikTok video length limits

FormatMax lengthBest length
Organic videoUp to 60 minutes (uploaded) / 10 minutes (recorded)21–34 seconds
In-feed ad60 seconds9–15 seconds
TopView ad60 secondsUp to 60 seconds
Brand Takeover ad5 secondsUp to 5 seconds (video)
Story15 secondsUp to 15 seconds

File size & format specs

Aspect ratio9:16 (vertical) — also supports 1:1 and 16:9
Resolution1080 × 1920 px recommended
Format & codecMP4 (H.264 video, AAC audio); MOV also supported
Max file size — Android72 MB
Max file size — iOS287 MB
Max file size — Web upload10 GB
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long can a TikTok video be?

It depends on how you create it. Videos recorded inside the TikTok app can be up to 10 minutes long, while videos uploaded from your camera roll can run up to 60 minutes. For paid formats, in-feed ads cap at 60 seconds.

What's the longest TikTok you can upload?

You can upload a video up to 60 minutes long from your device. Note that the longest videos require uploading rather than recording in the app — the in-app camera is limited to 10 minutes.

How long can you record in the TikTok app?

The in-app camera lets you record up to 10 minutes in a single video. To go longer, film elsewhere and upload the finished clip.

What's the best TikTok video length for engagement?

Most top-performing organic TikToks land between 21 and 34 seconds — short enough to hold attention and earn a high completion rate, which the For You algorithm rewards. For in-feed ads, 9–15 seconds performs best.

What size and format does TikTok require?

TikTok recommends a 9:16 vertical video at 1080 × 1920 px, exported as MP4 (H.264 video, AAC audio). Maximum file size is 72 MB on Android, 287 MB on iOS, and up to 10 GB via web upload.

How is this data sourced?

These limits reflect TikTok’s published specs as of 2026, cross-referenced across creator-spec guides (sociality.io, flowshorts.app, vid-crush.com). TikTok occasionally adjusts limits, so always confirm in-app for edge cases.

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