How Long Can a Twitter Video Be: Video Length Limit

Twitter, now rebranded as X, remains one of the most popular social media sites to this day since its early development as a text-based posting site. Since then, videos have been supported by Twitter, although they are limited in terms of duration. In this article, we will discover how long a video can be on Twitter, both on their standard accounts and premium subscriptions. We will also provide practical tips for content creators planning on posting longer content on Twitter.

Part 1. Twitter (X) Video Length Limit

Since there are multiple types of accounts on Twitter, the video length limit for each account is different. In total, Twitter users have the option to use the default Standard Twitter account or the paid X Premium subscription.

Between the two accounts, the video length limits differ, and these limitations will be discussed below.

The Standard Twitter Video Length Limit

If you are using Twitter with a Standard Account, the maximum length of your Twitter video is up to 2 minutes and 20 seconds (140 seconds). In addition to the duration limit, the file size is restricted to only 512 MB, which requires compressing videos for Twitter that exceed this limit. However, if you plan on improving the engagement quality of your content, make sure that you use the best video length for Twitter, which is between 20 and 45 seconds.

The Extended Video Length for X Premium Subscribers

For paying subscribers to X Premium, longer limitations are available for the length of your Twitter video. They may upload videos up to 3 hours for 720p quality, and up to 2 hours for 1080p quality. Paying users may also enjoy a bigger file size limit of up to 8GB. Together with these duration improvements, X Premium also adds a blue checkmark, reduced ads, and increased post visibility.

Part 2. Beyond the Limits: How to Post Longer Videos

Breaking Up Videos into Threads

Now that we have discussed the video length limitations of standard accounts on Twitter, let us proceed to feature the best option for bypassing them: video trimming tools. Among the popular software in the market, AnyMP4 Video Converter Ultimate is the most accessible and practical.

Available to both Windows and Mac computers, AnyMP4 Video Converter Ultimate is equipped with a professional-grade video trimmer tool that can cut clips down to the maximum length of Twitter. Additionally, more advanced editing tools are available, designed for fast splitting, cutting specific segments, and adding smooth fade-out and fade-in effects.

To improve the tool's accessibility, it supports popular video formats commonly used for social media uploads, such as MP4, MOV, WMV, AVI, MKV, and GIF, as well as over 500 other media formats supported by the program.

Together with these editing options, more advanced editing tools may be used in the software, including output parameters like format editor, video encoder, and audio channel.

For more specific Twitter-related adjustments, fear not, as AnyMP4 Video Converter Ultimate includes an MV Maker & Collage editor feature for creating music videos and video collages using pre-edited templates. To bypass the file size limitation of Twitter, a dedicated Video Compressor tool is also available in the program.

Together with the Video Trimmer, MV Editor, and Video Compressor tools of AnyMP4 Video Converter Ultimate, the software also offers practical video editing tools, such as Video Cropper, Video Rotator, Video Reverser, Converter, Video Watermark Remover, 3D Maker, Video Enhancer, Video Reverser, Video Speed Controller, and more.

To learn more about what makes it a solid option for multimedia-related adjustments, make sure to read AnyMP4 Video Converter Ultimate’s main features below. Furthermore, read our provided three-step guide below on using the Video Trimmer tool.

Before proceeding to the guide below, make sure to download it with the provided link.

1. Open AnyMP4 Video Converter Ultimate, then go to the Toolbox menu. Next, find the Video Trimmer option and click it. In the add file menu, select the Add button to import the longer video you want to trim for posting on Twitter.

2. Once your video is imported into Video Trimmer, you have two options to trim it. For easier editing, adjust the Trimming Sliders to cut the video from the start and the end. For accurate trimming, adjust the values in the Set Start and Set End tabs to determine where the video trim will start and end; the portion outside the set time will be cut. For a smoother trimming transition, you may add Fade In and Fade Out effects.

3. With your video now cut to follow Twitter's length limits, select Export to produce the edited video you can now upload directly to Twitter.

Since Twitter limits longer videos, posting multiple short clips in a thread works best for sharing long-form content. Fortunately, segmented videos in a thread also produce higher impressions and click rates, which may improve the traction of your content. You can also easily create these clips using video trimming software such as AnyMP4 Video Converter Ultimate.

Using a Twitter Ads Account

For users who still prefer posting a single long video, subscribing to the Twitter Ads Account provides a longer max Twitter video length. Unlike the 2:20-minute limit of a standard Twitter account, an Ads Account may post longer videos up to 10 minutes. The 10-minute increased duration is a built-in feature of Twitter Ads, and it does require paying for paid campaigns.

Linking from Other Platforms

Instead of posting videos directly on X, an alternative for bypassing Twitter's max video length is to post links from other websites. Perhaps the most popular source for this method is using the link to YouTube videos. Since YouTube videos have a way longer duration limit than Twitter, this option works best for long videos.

Part 3. Technical Specifications for Twitter Videos

To learn the technical measurements of Twitter videos in terms of its Supported Format, Resolution, Aspect Ratio, Frame Rate, File Size, and Duration Limit, make sure to refer to the table below, indicating all the limitations of each significant Twitter video editing measurement.

With these measurements now discussed, you may now use this table to ensure that the Twitter video content you will upload will meet the limitations of the social media site. However, ensure that you also consider the type of Twitter account you are using, as standard and X Premium accounts significantly influence these factors.

Part 4. Tips for Twitter Creators

Hook Audience in the First Few Seconds

Although a video on Twitter can be longer than 2 minutes, it is important to start your content with a captivating hook in the first few seconds. This is important since short-form videos have become the norm for social media videos.

Add Subtitles for Silent Viewing

Once your video has been optimized to the ideal length for Twitter, adding subtitles or captions greatly improves its accessibility, making it suitable for silent viewing.

Use Trending Hashtags

Utilizing hashtags on Twitter will also greatly improve the traction of your video, especially when you use popular ones. Moreover, ensure your content includes a clear call to action caption to enhance the clarity of your video's messaging.

Optimize Video for Mobile Viewing

Since Twitter is commonly consumed on mobile devices, ensure that its aspect ratio and resolution are optimized for mobile viewing. Using the details in the technical specification table above, use a video aspect ratio of 9:16 and a resolution of 1200x1920.

Test Different Video Lengths to Learn Your Audience

Given the range of optimal video lengths on Twitter, it's advisable to test different lengths to determine what works best for your target audience. This may be discovered by analyzing your videos' data on Twitter, focusing on their engagement, impressions, and performance in more specific key performance indicators.

Conclusion

Now that we have outlined the specific limitations of Twitter videos regarding duration, supported formats, and ideal upload settings, we hope this article has provided you with valuable information on sharing high-quality videos on Twitter. If you plan on sharing videos longer than the site’s duration limits, make sure to use AnyMP4 Video Converter Ultimate’s Video Trimmer tool to segment long videos in a single Twitter thread. Download the program now using the link below.