X (Twitter) Video Size
The current X (Twitter) video specification: deliver 1920 x 1080 px at a 16:9 landscape aspect ratio. Below are the full delivery specs, the safe zones to design around, and the export recipe.
X (Twitter) video delivery specs
- Resolution: 1920 x 1080 px master, landscape 16:9.
- Aspect ratio: 16:9.
- Maximum length: 140 seconds for standard accounts or up to 4 hours for Premium.
- Maximum file size: 512 MB standard or 16 GB Premium.
- Frame rate: 30 to 60 fps.
- Bitrate: aim for 6 to 10 Mbps.
- Minimum resolution: do not deliver below 1280 x 720 px.
- Codec and container: H.264, MP4.
Safe zones and caption limits
- Top safe zone: no significant crop.
- Bottom safe zone: no significant crop.
- Side safe zone: no significant crop.
- Caption: 280 characters per post.
- Hashtags: 1 to 2 is ideal.
Best practice for X (Twitter) video
- 16:9 landscape works for clips and 1:1 square for mobile-first reach.
- Standard account uploads cap at 512 MB, so keep clips short and well compressed.
- Video autoplays muted, so captions are essential.
- Premium long video can reach 4 hours and 16 GB, with resolution limits on very long clips.
Export recipe
Export 1920 x 1080 px at 16:9, 30 to 60 fps, using H.264, MP4, and aim for 6 to 10 Mbps. Upload the highest-quality master allowed, keep key content inside the safe zone, and confirm the limits on the in-app upload screen, since platform specs change.
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum video size on X (Twitter)?
Standard accounts can upload up to 512 MB and 140 seconds. Premium subscribers can upload longer video up to 4 hours and 16 GB, with resolution limits on very long clips.
What aspect ratio is best for video on X?
16:9 landscape works for clips and 1:1 square for mobile-first reach. Video autoplays muted, so captions are essential.
Related platform guides
This is a free guide. Use the interactive Social Video Format Spec Guide for a tailored workflow, or let XO3D handle the production for you. XO3D is a UK-based CGI studio.