TikTok Video Size & Safe-Zone Guide
Everything you need to export a TikTok-ready video: the exact resolution, aspect ratio, file specs, and a visual safe-zone map so your captions and key subjects never get hidden behind TikTok's on-screen buttons.
| Spec | Recommended value |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1080 × 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| Aspect ratio | 9:16 (vertical) |
| Max length | Up to 10 min in-app · up to 60 min uploaded |
| Recommended file size | Under 287.6 MB (iOS) / 72 MB (Android) |
| Supported formats | MP4, MOV (also WebM) |
| Frame rate | 30 fps recommended (up to 60 fps) |
| Video codec | H.264 / HEVC |
| Bitrate | 516 kbps – 10 Mbps |
TikTok Safe Zone (Visual)
The shaded areas below show where TikTok's interface covers your video. Keep important text, logos, and faces inside the clear center box so nothing gets hidden behind the caption, action buttons, or username.
keep key content here
Approximate safe-zone margins (1080 × 1920)
Top
~110 px
Bottom
~320 px
Left
~64 px
Right
~130 px
Related TikTok Sizes
Beyond the video itself, here are the other image and video dimensions you'll run into on TikTok.
| Asset | Size | Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Profile photo | 20 × 20 px display, upload at 200 × 200 px+ | 1:1 |
| Video thumbnail / cover | 1080 × 1920 px (matches video) | 9:16 |
| In-feed ad / video | 1080 × 1920 px | 9:16 |
What Size Should a TikTok Video Be?
The ideal TikTok video size is 1080 × 1920 pixels with a 9:16 vertical aspect ratio. This fills the entire phone screen and is the format TikTok's player and For You feed are built around. Exporting at full HD keeps your footage crisp after TikTok's compression. Once it's live, score its potential with our TikTok viral score calculator.
What Is the TikTok Safe Zone?
The safe zone is the part of your 9:16 frame that stays visible behind TikTok's UI. The caption and progress bar sit along the bottom, the action buttons (like, comment, share, profile) run down the right edge, and the username and sound credit live near the bottom-left. Anything you place in those areas can be partially covered — so center your text, faces, and call-to-action inside the dashed box above.
How Long Can a TikTok Video Be?
Videos recorded in-app can run up to 10 minutes, and uploaded videos can reach 60 minutes for eligible accounts. Length flexibility is great, but shorter videos (15–60 seconds) usually earn the highest completion rates, which is one of the strongest ranking signals on the platform. For a deeper breakdown of what to measure once your video is live, read our TikTok video analysis guide.
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