## Quick reference

| Format           | Dimensions         | Ratio | Max size |
|------------------|--------------------|-------|----------|
| [Video](/content/resources/sizes/tiktok#video/index.html)           | 1080 × 1920 px   | 9:16  | 287.6MB |
| [Profile Picture](/content/resources/sizes/tiktok#profile-picture/index.html) | 200 × 200 px    | 1:1   | 5MB     |
| [Thumbnail](/content/resources/sizes/tiktok#thumbnail/index.html)         | 1080 × 1920 px   | 9:16  | 10MB    |
| [In-Feed Ad](/content/resources/sizes/tiktok#in-feed-ad/index.html)       | 1080 × 1920 px   | 9:16  | 500MB   |
| [Photo Carousel](/content/resources/sizes/tiktok#photo-carousel/index.html) | 1080 × 1920 px   | 9:16  | 20MB    |

## Video 1080×1920px

TikTok videos should be 1080×1920 pixels in a 9:16 vertical aspect ratio. This fills the entire phone screen in the For You feed. TikTok also supports horizontal (16:9) and square (1:1) videos, but vertical content matches the platform's full-screen viewing layout best.

**Dimensions**  
1080×1920

**Aspect ratio**

**Max file size**  
287.6MB

**Formats**  
MP4, MOV, WebM

**Safe zone:** TikTok overlays the caption, music info, and hashtags at the bottom-left, with like/comment/share/bookmark buttons stacked on the right. Keep important content centered and above the lower third.

Also supports  
Square: 1080×1080 (1:1)  
Horizontal: 1920×1080 (16:9)

### Best practices

- Record or export at 1080×1920px (9:16) for full-screen display.
- Keep critical content away from the bottom 270px and right 100px where TikTok's UI elements appear.
- Front-load your hook in the first 2 seconds so the video is easy to understand immediately.

## Profile Picture 200×200px

TikTok profile pictures should be at least 200×200 pixels in a 1:1 square format, displayed as circles throughout the app. Your avatar appears on every video you post, in comments, in search results, and on your profile page. A clear, recognizable profile picture is essential for building a TikTok presence.

**Dimensions**  
200×200

**Aspect ratio**

**Max file size**  
5MB

**Formats**  
JPG, PNG

### Best practices

- Upload at 200×200px minimum — higher resolution (400×400+) looks sharper on retina screens.
- Design within a circular safe zone — TikTok crops to a circle on all surfaces.
- TikTok also supports a 6-second video profile picture that plays on your profile page.

## Thumbnail 1080×1920px

TikTok thumbnails (cover images) are 1080×1920 pixels in a 9:16 vertical format — the same dimensions as the video itself. The thumbnail is what appears on your profile grid when someone visits your page. You can select a frame from the video or upload a custom cover image.

**Dimensions**  
1080×1920

**Aspect ratio**

**Max file size**  
10MB

**Formats**  
JPG, PNG

### Best practices

- Use 1080×1920px for custom cover images — same dimensions as the video itself.
- Keep important text centered vertically — the profile grid crops to ~3:4, trimming the top and bottom.
- Custom thumbnails make your profile grid look professional — use consistent fonts and colors across all covers.

## In-Feed Ad 1080×1920px

TikTok in-feed ads should be 1080×1920 pixels in a 9:16 vertical format — identical to organic TikTok videos. Ads support 5-60 seconds of video with a maximum file size of 500MB.

**Dimensions**  
1080×1920

**Aspect ratio**

**Max file size**  
500MB

**Formats**  
MP4, MOV, AVI

**Safe zone:** TikTok ads have UI overlays similar to organic videos — caption and CTA button at the bottom, action buttons on the right. Keep creative content centered.

Also supports  
Square: 1080×1080 (1:1)  
Horizontal: 1920×1080 (16:9)

### Best practices

- Use 1080×1920px (9:16) so the creative matches TikTok's native full-screen layout.
- Keep ads 9-15 seconds for In-Feed placements. Front-load your hook in the first 2-3 seconds.
- The CTA button covers the bottom of the ad — keep key content in the top two-thirds.

## Photo Carousel 1080×1920px

TikTok photo carousels (Photo Mode) should use 1080×1920 pixel images in a 9:16 vertical format. Carousels support 4-35 images per post, with viewers swiping left to see the next photo. This format has become increasingly popular for educational content, recipes, outfit ideas, and storytelling.

**Dimensions**  
1080×1920

**Aspect ratio**

**Max file size**  
20MB

**Formats**  
JPG, PNG, WebP

### Best practices

- Use 1080×1920px (9:16) for each image — this fills the full screen like a regular TikTok video.
- Design each slide to communicate one point quickly — carousels auto-advance every 3-5 seconds.
- TikTok requires a minimum of 4 images per carousel, up to a maximum of 35.

## Frequently asked questions

**What are all the TikTok image and video sizes?**  
Video: 1080×1920px (9:16). Profile Picture: 200×200px (1:1). Thumbnail: 1080×1920px (9:16). In-Feed Ad: 1080×1920px (9:16). Photo Carousel: 1080×1920px (9:16).

**Can I upload horizontal videos to TikTok?**  
Yes, but they display with black bars. TikTok is designed for 9:16 vertical content.

**What is the maximum video length on TikTok?**  
Up to 10 minutes for most accounts (30 minutes for some). Many creators still publish shorter TikTok videos for easier in-feed viewing.

**What is the TikTok video file size limit?**  
72MB from the mobile app, 287.6MB via web upload, and up to 10GB from the web for longer videos. Use MP4 with H.264 codec for the best quality-to-size ratio.

**Does TikTok compress uploaded videos?**  
Yes. TikTok re-encodes all uploads and caps output at 1080p regardless of upload resolution. Start with the highest quality source file you can — a higher-quality upload produces a better result after compression.