TikTok Upload Specifications: 2026 Edition
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
| Field | Requirement | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Container | mp4, mov, webm | TikTok accepts MP4, MOV, and WebM. Convert other containers before uploading. |
| Video codec | h264, hevc | TikTok requires H.264 or HEVC video. Re-encode before uploading. |
| Video codec | hevc | HEVC works on newer uploads, but H.264 is the safest choice for TikTok. |
| Width | 1080 | Keep video width at 1080 px or below for TikTok. |
| Height | 1920 | Keep video height at 1920 px or below for TikTok. |
| Frame rate | 60 | TikTok accepts up to 60 fps; higher frame rates are downsampled. |
| Duration | 600 | TikTok clips are typically 10 minutes or under, and longer videos may be rejected. |
| Variable frame rate | Yes | Variable 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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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.