TikTok image sizes
| Use | Size (px) | Ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photo post image | 1080 × 1920 | 9:16 | API photo posts accept JPEG or WebP, up to 20 MB each and at most 1080p, with up to 35 images per post. Images can only be pulled from verified URLs. |
| Profile picture | 200 × 200 | 1:1 | Per Hootsuite. |
Which size to use
TikTok is vertical. For photo posts, size every image to 1080 × 1920 (9:16); the API accepts images up to 1080p. A photo post can hold up to 35 images, so give them all the same size to keep the swipe smooth.
The resizer downloads PNG or JPG, and TikTok photo posts take JPEG or WebP, so choose JPG. Profile pictures are small: 200 × 200 is enough.
TikTok video limits
The resizer handles still images. For video, these are the limits to plan around.
| Use | Max length | Max file size | Ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Video posted via API | 10 minutes | 4 GB | 9:16 (1080x1920 per Hootsuite) | Every creator can post 3-minute videos, and some accounts can post 5 or 10 minutes. The API accepts up to 10 minutes, and each account's cap is in max_video_post_duration_sec from creator info. MP4 (recommended), WebM or MOV. H.264 recommended, with H.265, VP8 and VP9 also accepted. 23 to 60 fps, 360 to 4096 px per side, up to 4 GB. |
| Video uploaded in the TikTok app | 1 hour | Not stated | 9:16 | Secondary sources only: TikTok tested 60-minute uploads in 2024 and availability varies by account. In-app recording is reported at up to 10 minutes. |
Tips for TikTok images
- Use Crop to fill for photos, and Fit with background for screenshots or text slides you can’t trim.
- Keep each image under 20 MB, the API limit. A 1080 × 1920 JPG is usually far below it.
- Use photo posts for lists, tutorials and product roundups.
Schedule TikTok images with Postocial
Postocial schedules TikTok videos and photo posts from the same calendar as your other channels. Use these sizes for every image in a photo post, up to 35 per post, and for your profile picture.
See how Postocial works with TikTok.
Sources
The TikTok sizes on this page come from these pages. Where a network publishes no size of its own, we say whose recommendation it is. Researched on . Networks change their limits without notice, so check the official pages before a big launch.