{"id":4122,"date":"2024-08-01T09:00:16","date_gmt":"2024-08-01T16:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/?p=4122"},"modified":"2025-03-13T11:34:55","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T18:34:55","slug":"how-long-can-twitter-videos-be","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/how-long-can-twitter-videos-be\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Can Twitter Videos Be? Cheat Sheet for Creators"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Twitter, now X, is no longer only a micro-blogging social media channel. After Elon Musk\u2019s buyout, the platform transformed into a video-first network.<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.x.com\/en_us\/topics\/company\/2023\/transforming-the-global-town-square#:~:text=X%20is%20now%20a%20video%2Dfirst%20platform%2C%20with%20people%20watching%20video%20in%208%20out%20of%2010%20user%20sessions.%C2%A0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> According to Twitter<\/a>, 80% of user sessions on X involve people watching videos. You want to make the most of this trend and upload videos. How long can Twitter videos be?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can you upload longer content if you get Twitter Blue, now X Premium? Get the answers to all your questions on this topic in this article!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/1-16.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up of a person with a white clapperboard.\" class=\"wp-image-4123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/1-16.jpg 640w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/1-16-300x203.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d2066b3a72f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d2066b3a72f\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/how-long-can-twitter-videos-be\/#Twitter_Video_Length_Limit_for_Regular_Users\" >Twitter Video Length Limit for Regular Users<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/how-long-can-twitter-videos-be\/#Maximum_Twitter_Video_Length_for_X_Premium_Subscribers\" >Maximum Twitter Video Length for X Premium Subscribers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/how-long-can-twitter-videos-be\/#How_To_Upload_Long_Videos_on_X_and_Share_Your_Favorite_Content\" >How To Upload Long Videos on X and Share Your Favorite Content<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/how-long-can-twitter-videos-be\/#Twitter_Video_Specifications_You_Must_Follow_When_Uploading_Multimedia_Files\" >Twitter Video Specifications You Must Follow When Uploading Multimedia Files<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/how-long-can-twitter-videos-be\/#Are_You_Unable_To_Upload_Longer_Videos_on_X_Try_These_Troubleshooting_Steps\" >Are You Unable To Upload Longer Videos on X? Try These Troubleshooting Steps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/how-long-can-twitter-videos-be\/#How_To_Prevent_People_From_Downloading_Your_Twitter_Videos\" >How To Prevent People From Downloading Your Twitter Videos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/how-long-can-twitter-videos-be\/#FAQ_on_How_Long_Can_Twitter_Videos_Be\" >FAQ on How Long Can Twitter Videos Be<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/how-long-can-twitter-videos-be\/#TweetDelete_Removes_Tweets_With_Videos_Quickly\" >TweetDelete Removes Tweets With Videos Quickly<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Twitter_Video_Length_Limit_for_Regular_Users\"><\/span>Twitter Video Length Limit for Regular Users<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How long can a video be on Twitter if you\u2019re a regular user, i.e., you don\u2019t have X Premium? The Twitter video length limit for people without a subscription is 140 seconds or 2 minutes and 20 seconds. Also, the file size of the multimedia shouldn\u2019t exceed 512 MB. If you frequently upload videos, you might also want to <a href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/\">delete tweets<\/a> that are outdated or no longer relevant to keep your profile clean and engaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maximum_Twitter_Video_Length_for_X_Premium_Subscribers\"><\/span>Maximum Twitter Video Length for X Premium Subscribers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the maximum Twitter video length for X Premium subscribers? The good news is that the platform substantially increases the limit of video content, as highlighted below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you upload multimedia files at 720p resolution, the maximum length is four hours. However, the maximum file size is 16 GB.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The length of 1080p videos is also four hours, and the file size must be under 16 GB.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To give you some context, you can upload Lord of the Rings: Return of the King. This movie\u2019s theatrical release has a run time of 3 hours and 21 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The limits are the same for all subscription tiers, i.e., Basic, Premium, and Premium +.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Upload_Long_Videos_on_X_and_Share_Your_Favorite_Content\"><\/span>How To Upload Long Videos on X and Share Your Favorite Content<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re an X Premium subscriber, you can upload long videos on Twitter by following this guide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open X on the official mobile app or the desktop browser.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The mobile app shows a floating circle with a plus at the bottom right corner. Tap it and select <strong>Post<\/strong>. If you\u2019re using a desktop browser, scroll to the top of your feed and locate the post composer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Left-click the <strong>Gallery<\/strong> icon, a small box with a mountain range and a sun.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Locate the video on your device and add it to your tweet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write the content for your post and left-click the <strong>Post<\/strong> button. This publishes the tweet to your target audience.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll see a progress bar in the web version, i.e., the desktop browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"670\" height=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2-4.png\" alt=\"TweetDelete\u2019s screenshot of the upload media button in Twitter\u2019s post composer.\" class=\"wp-image-4125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2-4.png 670w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2-4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/2-4-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Twitter_Video_Specifications_You_Must_Follow_When_Uploading_Multimedia_Files\"><\/span>Twitter Video Specifications You Must Follow When Uploading Multimedia Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few Twitter video specifications to remember:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The maximum video resolution in your post is 1920 x 1080 in landscape mode. On the other hand, the video should be at least 32 x 32 pixels. X recommends you keep the resolution between 720 x 720 for square videos and 1280 x 720 for landscape content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your video\u2019s frame rate should be 40 fps, with a bitrate of 25 Mbps.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure the video format is .MOV or .MP4.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"692\" src=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/3-14.jpg\" alt=\"A person uses their smartphone to record a video.\" class=\"wp-image-4126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/3-14.jpg 640w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/3-14-277x300.jpg 277w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_You_Unable_To_Upload_Longer_Videos_on_X_Try_These_Troubleshooting_Steps\"><\/span>Are You Unable To Upload Longer Videos on X? Try These Troubleshooting Steps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you keep seeing error messages when you try to upload a longer video file? The following troubleshooting steps should help resolve this issue:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make sure your X Premium subscription is active. If you\u2019re not a subscriber, X doesn\u2019t let you upload videos longer than 140 seconds. Head to the <strong>Premium<\/strong> section from the side panel on the home page to your subscription status.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must wait until the platform uploads the video and attaches it to your post. How long this process takes depends on the file size. You can\u2019t click the <strong>Post<\/strong> button on the desktop browser until X uploads the video. However, the mobile app doesn\u2019t have this limitation. It lets you publish the post, but the tweet only becomes visible after uploading the file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure there aren\u2019t any interruptions to your internet connection while uploading the content. Poor connectivity or network changes can cause random issues, and the whole process can fail. Always ensure your internet connection is strong before you upload a video on X.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay within the platform\u2019s limits, especially for resolution and file size.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/4-10.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up of a gray stopwatch on a black background.\" class=\"wp-image-4127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/4-10.jpg 640w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/4-10-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Prevent_People_From_Downloading_Your_Twitter_Videos\"><\/span>How To Prevent People From Downloading Your Twitter Videos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In August 2023, the platform launched a new feature \u2014 the ability to download Twitter videos. However, you may not be a fan of this move if you post exclusively on X. Here\u2019s how to prevent people from downloading your content via the <a href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/twitter-video-tools\/\">Twitter video tools<\/a> page:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After you attach the video to your post, left-click the <strong>Edit<\/strong> button on the top left corner of the content. On the mobile app, tap the vertical three-dot button at the bottom right corner of the content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the flag icon, which takes you to the <strong>Content Warning<\/strong> page. Ensure the slider next to <strong>Able To Be Downloaded<\/strong> is inactive.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/5-2.png\" alt=\"TweetDelete\u2019s screenshot of Twitter\u2019s post composer settings page to prevent the video from being downloadable.\" class=\"wp-image-4128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/5-2.png 940w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/5-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/5-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/5-2-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_on_How_Long_Can_Twitter_Videos_Be\"><\/span>FAQ on How Long Can Twitter Videos Be<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a collection of questions people have about how long can a video on Twitter be.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1721726593876\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can you post three-minute videos on Twitter?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, you can post three-minute videos on Twitter if you have <a href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/premium\/\">X Premium<\/a>, the platform\u2019s subscription service. However, you can\u2019t go beyond 140 seconds if you\u2019re not a subscriber.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1721726609523\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Do videos do well on Twitter?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, videos do well on Twitter, as people love consuming this content. The updated <a href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/x-analytics-whats-going-on-with-twitters-analytics-tool\/\">X Analytics<\/a> tab provides various key performance metrics. Use this tool to gauge the performance of your video content.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1721726623877\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can you earn money from Twitter videos?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, you can earn money from Twitter videos if you join the platform\u2019s Amplify Pre-Roll or Sponsorship programs. This lets advertisers run ads before your videos, and you\u2019ll earn a monthly revenue from the program.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TweetDelete_Removes_Tweets_With_Videos_Quickly\"><\/span>TweetDelete Removes Tweets With Videos Quickly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t shy away from video content just because you\u2019re posting on X. Twitter users love multimedia content, and you should use it to grow a loyal following.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are there tweets with videos you wish you didn\u2019t upload? For example, you want to offer exclusive video content to your Twitter subscribers, but the posts are already publicly available. Or, you weren\u2019t paying attention and uploaded personal videos accidentally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How do you find these posts on your Twitter page?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to scroll and manually remove such tweets, you need TweetDelete. It is a powerful tweet-deletion tool that can find any post quickly. This is due to our custom filter, which will show tweets you may not see on your profile page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try the auto-delete task, which uses automation to delete specific posts. It requires keywords, hashtags, and tweet date ranges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s also the mass-delete tweets utility, which lets you erase as many posts with videos as necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This tool can also delete your likes from controversial or not safe for work (NSFW) Twitter videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You finally know the answer to the question \u2014 how long can Twitter videos be?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/\">Become a TweetDelete user<\/a> today to control what video content is visible on your profile page!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Twitter, now X, is no longer only a micro-blogging social media channel. After Elon Musk\u2019s buyout, the platform transformed into a video-first network. According to Twitter, 80% of user sessions on X involve people watching videos. You want to make the most of this trend and upload videos. How long can Twitter videos be? Can &#8230; <a title=\"How Long Can Twitter Videos Be? 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