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What is the Ideal TikTok Aspect Ratio Now in 2025?

Evelyn Blake
Last updated: 26 January 2025 03:42
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TikTok is a fast-growing social media platform having a reach of 150+ countries and more than 1.677 billion users. Indeed, the app is and will continue to be very appealing, especially to the 18-24, since influencers and content creators want to grow their audience through the app. The trick to creating great TikTok content is a mastery of the platform’s video stipulations. With this guide, you will learn everything you need to know about the TikTok Aspect Ratio, the recommended dimension and video file size as well as the best possible duration for an engaging and high-quality video.

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Key TikTok Video Size SpecificationsCompatible Formats and CodecsIdeal Video Length for TikTokTikTok File Size LimitsPortrait or Landscape?TikTok Video Ad SpecificationsTips for Creating Engaging TikTok AdsFAQs on TikTok Video Sizes and Formats

Key TikTok Video Size Specifications

For achieving optimal user engagement, TikTok videos must be of such high quality that their size specifications must be precise to be shown correctly on different screens. Let’s have a quick look at the main TikTok video dimensions and specifications.

TikTok Aspect Ratio

Resolution Requirements for TikTok

Video quality is essential for a successful video (high-quality video is critical for a clear visual and viewer retention). TikTok’s recommended resolution is 1080 x 1920 pixels, using a 9:16 aspect ratio suited for vertical viewing on mobile. This format is the standard for portrait-oriented videos, while landscape videos use a 16:9 ratio, though portrait remains the preferred choice on the platform.

For mobile devices:

  • Vertical: 1080 x 1920 pixels (9:16 aspect ratio)
  • Horizontal: 1920 x 1080 pixels (16:9 aspect ratio)

Vertical videos still look great on desktops playing at their stock pixel height of 1080 x 1920 pixels, fitting perfectly within the mobile-first content.

Compatible Formats and Codecs

TikTok supports certain formats and codecs, to ensure things run smoothly. The supported formats are MP4 and MOV for video H.264 codec for video and AAC for audio. These look after quality visuals with small file sizes so we can upload these faster and our visuals are compatible on devices.

Ideal Video Length for TikTok

The videos on TikTok are from 1 second to 60 minutes in length, and most times work best are the shorter ones, for example with viral content. It is no secret that length has an impact on engagement, so much so that using lengths within the 5-30-second realm can have a profound effect.

Maximum TikTok Video Length: Up to 60 minutes
Minimum Length: 1 second

TikTok File Size Limits

TikTok sets file size limits to maintain fast load times and smooth performance on various devices:

  • iOS: Up to 287.6 MB
  • Android: Up to 72 MB
  • Desktop: Up to 512 MB

Keeping your videos to these file sizes will improve the upload experience, and also avoid any playback issues that could arise.

Portrait or Landscape?

Each TikTok video can be recorded either in landscape or portrait mode. Most users prefer to see videos on phones in portrait mode, so the platform does the job of optimizing smartphone videos for such displaying. TikTok supports landscape content, but you usually want to play it safe and stick to portrait to take the best advantage of TikTok’s algorithm favoring videos in a vertical orientation.

TikTok Video Ad Specifications

So for brands and marketers, going to video ads’ optimization for TikTok means understanding the specific requirements of the ad formats. Below is a breakdown of the largest TikTok ad type and what specs are recommended for each.

In-Feed Ads:
These are blended in with organic content appearing in users’ “For You” feed. The recommended size is 1080 x 1920 pixels and there should be a range of 9-15 seconds (up to 60 seconds).

Brand Takeover Ads:
For high-impact items, these appear as soon as the app launches. Set your resolution to 1080 x 1920 pixels and limit it to 3-5 seconds.

TopView Ads:
First, the ads pop up as in feed post, displaying for a moment in full screen. Maximum length is 60 seconds.

Branded Hashtag Challenges:
Show the maximum user engagement in 1080 x 1920 pixel videos of 5 to 60 seconds.

Spark Ads:
Organic is a big point of leverage, and when done well, it helps to boost authenticity. For portrait format recommendations are 1080 x 1920 pixels, for square format, 720 x 1280 pixels.

Tips for Creating Engaging TikTok Ads

If you want an effective ad, use vertical video as mobile is better tuned. Keep your videos short, 9-15 seconds. Things like compelling imagery, or bold text, that stops viewers from scrolling. It is a strong call to action (CTA) that helps you encourage interactions and conversions. Move your CTAs to the center of the screen, because, unlike previous margins, the margins of TikTok can crop relevant details.

TikTok Aspect Ratio

FAQs on TikTok Video Sizes and Formats

What is the ideal TikTok video aspect ratio?
The optimal TikTok Aspect Ratio is 9:16, displayed at 1080 x 1920 pixels. Alternatively, the 1:1 ratio can work for square formats.

What format should TikTok videos be?
Ideally, TikTok videos should be MP4 but are also supported in MOV on iOS devices.

What’s the best length for TikTok videos?
The length is recommended based on the content type, whereas shorter videos (around 5 to 30 seconds) are typically more effective at engagement.

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Evelyn Blake is an investor in technology and journalist who has been in the nascent space since 2014. Her love and passion for technological innovations made her delve deeper into the world of technology evolution. As a journalist, Evelyn has been covering latest trends and emerging gadgetries. She is a philanthropist and human rights activist.

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