Twitter Video Length Limit: How Long Can a Video on X Be?

X (Twitter) video length limits by account

X sets the maximum video length by the type of account you post from, and it differs slightly between the website and the apps. These are the limits stated in X’s Help Center, checked on 2 November 2026:

So the short answer to “how long can a Twitter video be?” is 2 minutes and 20 seconds for most people. Only paid X Premium accounts can post longer videos, and only from the website or the iPhone app.

Other X video requirements

• Formats: MP4 or MOV, with H.264 video and AAC audio, work most reliably.
• Aspect ratio: anything from 1:2.39 to 2.39:1. Vertical 9:16, square 1:1 and wide 16:9 are all fine.
• Frame rate: up to 60 frames per second.
• Minimum size: 32×32 pixels; in practice use at least 720p so it looks sharp on phones.

X re-encodes every upload, so a clean, high-bitrate source gives the best result.

My video is too long: what can I do?

1. Trim it. Cut the clip to 2:20 or less in your phone’s photo editor or any free video editor. Most viral posts on X are under 45 seconds anyway.
2. Split it into a thread. Post part 1, then reply to yourself with part 2. People can follow the story in order.
3. Post a teaser. Share the best 30 seconds and point viewers to the full video on your site or channel.
4. Upload from the website. If you have X Premium and the Android app refuses a long file, use x.com in a browser.

The best length for a video on X

The limit is not the target. Short clips are watched to the end more often, and completion helps a post spread. As a rule of thumb, aim for 15–45 seconds for reactions, tips and product shots, and keep longer explainers under 2 minutes. Put the hook in the first 3 seconds and add captions, because many people scroll with the sound off.

How X compares with Pinterest and other platforms

If you post the same clip in several places, plan for the strictest limit. Pinterest video Pins can run from 4 seconds to 15 minutes, so a 2:20 X clip fits easily. See our Pinterest video Pin specs and the Pinterest image size guide for the exact dimensions, and resize a cover with the Video Size & Cover Maker.

Twitter video requirements and how to save videos on X

Twitter video requirements in short: MP4 or MOV, H.264 video with AAC audio, up to 1920 × 1200, frame rate up to 60 fps, and 512 MB / 2:20 on free accounts. To save videos on Twitter for later, use the Bookmark icon under the post; X does not offer a download button for other people’s videos, so only save clips you have the rights to use.

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