TikTok Aspect Ratios & Image Sizes
Essential TikTok video dimensions and aspect ratio specifications. Learn exact 9:16 vertical resolutions, safe margin zones for captions and UI icons, and technical export parameters for flawless playback.
Recommended TikTok Resolutions & Ratios
The table below provides exact pixel dimensions, aspect ratios, and format requirements for all current TikTok visual placements.
| Placement / Format | Aspect Ratio | Recommended Size | Allowed Range | Production Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard In-Feed Video | 9:16 | 1080 × 1920 | Min 720 × 1280; Max 1080 × 1920 | Default organic format. High frame rates (30fps or 60fps) supported. MP4 or MOV format. |
| TikTok In-Feed Ad (Vertical) | 9:16 | 1080 × 1920 | File size: up to 500 MB | Primary ad placement. Ad call-to-action button covers lower portion of the screen. |
| TikTok In-Feed Ad (Square) | 1:1 | 1080 × 1080 | Min 640 × 640; Max 1080 × 1080 | Alternative ad format for cross-channel creative campaigns. |
| TikTok Story | 9:16 | 1080 × 1920 | Photo or short video (up to 15s) | Disappears after 24 hours. Full-screen mobile vertical display. |
| Profile Picture (Avatar) | 1:1 | 200 × 200 (Min) | Recommended 500 × 500; Max 20 MB | Circular display crop. JPG or PNG. Animated avatars supported via video clip. |
Practical Production Tips for TikTok
Strictly Enforce the UI Safe Zone
TikTok superimposes heavy native interface elements: navigation tabs occupy the top 150px, social engagement buttons consume the right 140px, and the creator username, caption, and audio title cover the bottom 320px. Keep essential text inside the center 800×1450 box.
Export in MP4 (H.264) at 1080 × 1920
While TikTok accepts Apple ProRes and MOV files, uploading H.264 MP4 with AAC audio ensures instantaneous server transcode and prevents automated color-shift or gamma shifts on Android devices.
Avoid Horizontal 16:9 Uploads
Uploading landscape video causes TikTok to add massive black bars on the top and bottom. Horizontal clips suffer lower algorithmic retention because they occupy less than one-third of the viewer’s smartphone screen.
Burn In Captions with Bottom Clearance
If you burn open subtitles directly into your video render, position them at least 340px above the bottom edge of the frame to prevent them from colliding with TikTok’s auto-caption layer and creator description.
Need to Resize or Calculate Missing Dimensions?
Use our free Euclidean calculator to resize your graphics or compute missing heights while preserving exact platform aspect ratios.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the exact aspect ratio for TikTok videos in 2026?
The recommended aspect ratio for TikTok is 9:16 (0.5625:1) with a resolution of 1080×1920 pixels. While 1:1 square videos are accepted, 9:16 fills the mobile smartphone screen completely for maximum viewer engagement.
What is the maximum file size for TikTok video uploads?
On iOS devices, the maximum video upload size is up to 287.6 MB. On Android devices, it is up to 72 MB. For desktop web browser uploads and TikTok Ads Manager campaigns, file sizes up to 500 MB are supported.
What are the TikTok safe zone dimensions?
The TikTok safe zone is roughly 800×1450 pixels centered on a 1080×1920 canvas. Keep all logos, crucial visuals, and subtitles away from the top 150px (tabs), right 140px (engagement icons), and bottom 320px (account handle and caption).
Can I upload 4K video to TikTok?
TikTok lets you toggle an "Upload HD" setting upon posting, but the platform compresses and streams footage at a maximum resolution of 1080p (1080×1920). Uploading crisp 1080p video directly avoids uncontrolled compression artifacts.