TikTok Upload Specifications: 2026 Edition

Last reviewed: 2026-08-20

These requirements are documented here as of the review date and are advisory, not guarantees. Platforms change their requirements, so always verify against the official documentation linked below before publishing or delivering work.

Supported formats

FieldRequirementNote
Containermp4, mov, webmTikTok accepts MP4, MOV, and WebM. Convert other containers before uploading.
Video codech264, hevcTikTok requires H.264 or HEVC video. Re-encode before uploading.
Video codechevcHEVC works on newer uploads, but H.264 is the safest choice for TikTok.
Width1080Keep video width at 1080 px or below for TikTok.
Height1920Keep video height at 1920 px or below for TikTok.
Frame rate60TikTok accepts up to 60 fps; higher frame rates are downsampled.
Duration600TikTok clips are typically 10 minutes or under, and longer videos may be rejected.
Variable frame rateYesVariable frame rate can cause sync issues. Consider a constant frame rate export.

Technical explainer

Portrait 9:16 is the native format; uploads in other ratios are letterboxed by the player.

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Common failures are easy to correct: convert the container or codec, or compress to a size the platform accepts.

Official sources

Platform and product names are used descriptively for reference only; LimkaKit is not affiliated with or endorsed by YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Adobe, or Blackmagic Design.

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