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TikTok Video Size Tool

Resize and optimize videos and images for TikTok. Support for 9:16 vertical video, 1:1 square, and 16:9 landscape formats.

Optimal Size

Platform-recommended dimensions for maximum quality

Safe Zones

Keep content clear of UI overlays

Engagement

Format choices that drive higher CTR

Optimize your content for TikTok's specific requirements. All processing happens in your browser — nothing uploaded.

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Platform Guide Contents

  1. 1What Is the TikTok Video Size Tool?
  2. 2Platform Safe Zones
  3. 3Common Use Cases for the TikTok Video Size Tool
  4. 4Best Practices for TikTok Content
  5. 5Common Mistakes to Avoid
  6. 6Examples
  7. 7Why Creators Use This Tool
  8. 8Related Guides

What Is the TikTok Video Size Tool?

The TikTok Video Size Tool helps you resize images and videos to TikTok's exact specifications. Whether you need a 1080×1920 vertical video thumbnail, a 1:1 square profile photo, or a 16:9 landscape crop, this tool ensures your content fits TikTok's formats perfectly — no trial and error.

TikTok has become the fastest-growing social platform, but its strict vertical format requirements catch many creators off guard. A video shot horizontally will be cropped or letterboxed. A portrait photo at the wrong ratio gets distorted. This tool eliminates the guesswork, processing everything in your browser with no uploads to any server.

Platform Safe Zones & Requirements

PlatformRatioResolutionNotes
TikTok Video9:161080 × 1920Standard full-screen vertical format — always preferred
TikTok Photo Post9:161080 × 1920Single image posts display full-screen vertically
TikTok Profile Photo1:1400 × 400Circular crop — center subject with padding
TikTok Story9:161080 × 1920Same format as regular videos with added UI overlays
TikTok Ad Image9:161080 × 1920Ad creatives should follow same dimensions for best placement
TikTok Carousel9:16 or 1:11080 × 1920Consistent ratio across all carousel slides
TikTok Live Stream9:16720 × 1280 minimum720p minimum for live streaming quality

Common Use Cases for the TikTok Video Size Tool

  • Resizing video thumbnails to 1080×1920 for maximum screen coverage without letterboxing
  • Cropping landscape footage to a 9:16 vertical format for TikTok uploads
  • Preparing square profile photos at optimal resolution for sharp circular display
  • Converting horizontal marketing content to vertical TikTok format for cross-platform repurposing
  • Sizing TikTok ad creatives to platform-recommended dimensions for better ad performance

Best Practices for TikTok Content

  • ✓Always export at 1080×1920 (9:16) — it fills the entire screen without letterboxing or cropping
  • ✓Keep critical content in the center 70% of the frame — TikTok's UI (captions, buttons, profile) covers the top and bottom
  • ✓Shoot at 60fps for smoother motion, but export at 30fps for smaller file sizes if TikTok's compression is a concern
  • ✓Use high bitrate source footage — TikTok compresses aggressively, so starting with quality preserves more detail
  • ✓Upload the highest resolution your camera supports (within reason) — it gives TikTok's encoder more data to work with

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • ✗Uploading landscape (16:9) videos expecting TikTok to handle them well — they display with large black bars
  • ✗Using 9:16 content but placing text too close to edges where TikTok UI overlays cover it
  • ✗Uploading overly compressed videos thinking smaller files look better — TikTok re-compresses anyway
  • ✗Ignoring the safe zone — TikTok's caption, like, comment, and profile buttons overlay the bottom 15% of the frame
  • ✗Creating content at non-standard resolutions that TikTok letterboxes or crops unexpectedly

Platform Size Cards

Social Media Image Sizes at a Glance

Quick reference for the most common platform dimensions

▶

YouTube

Thumbnail

1280 × 720

Ratio: 16:9

📷

Instagram

Feed Post

1080 × 1080

Ratio: 1:1

📱

Instagram

Story & Reel

1080 × 1920

Ratio: 9:16

🎵

TikTok

Platform Video

1080 × 1920

Ratio: 9:16

📌

Pinterest

Standard Pin

1000 × 1500

Ratio: 2:3

𝕏

Twitter / X

Post Image

1200 × 675

Ratio: 16:9

📘

Facebook

Link Preview

1200 × 630

Ratio: 1.91:1

💼

LinkedIn

Feed Image

1200 × 627

Ratio: 1.91:1

Examples

1

Raw Camera Footage (4K, 3840×2160) → TikTok Export (1080×1920)

High-resolution footage downscaled to TikTok's native vertical format. Quality is preserved well after platform compression.

2

Horizontal Ad Creative (1920×1080) → Vertical TikTok (1080×1920)

Landscape marketing video cropped and reframed for TikTok's full-screen vertical experience.

3

Product Photo (3024×4032) → TikTok Thumbnail (1080×1920)

Camera photo sized down to TikTok dimensions while maintaining sharpness for thumbnail display.

4

Instagram Reel (1080×1920) → TikTok (1080×1920)

Cross-platform repurposing — same dimensions, but re-optimized for TikTok's specific compression profile.

Why Creators Use This Tool

TikTok is unforgiving with format mismatches. Upload a horizontal video and it appears with massive black bars. Upload a low-resolution image for your thumbnail and it looks blurry after TikTok's compression. Creators use this tool to pre-size their content precisely, ensuring every upload looks native and professional.

Social media managers batch-prepare TikTok content alongside Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts. Having a dedicated TikTok size tool means one less thing to remember in an already complex content workflow. The lock-aspect-ratio feature is especially useful for maintaining consistent formatting across a series of posts.

Related Guides

Guide

TikTok Video Size Guide: Complete Dimensions for 2025

Everything you need to know about TikTok video dimensions, safe zones, and best practices.

Guide

Best Image Sizes for Social Media in 2025

Platform-specific dimensions and compression recommendations for every channel.

Guide

Instagram Reels vs TikTok: Format Comparison

Compare the technical requirements and best practices for short-form video platforms.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended TikTok video size?

TikTok videos should be 1080×1920 pixels at a 9:16 aspect ratio. This is the standard vertical format that fills the entire screen without letterboxing. Videos at other ratios will display with black bars or be cropped by TikTok's player.

Can I upload landscape (16:9) videos to TikTok?

Yes, but landscape videos display with large black bars above and below (letterboxing). They also take up less screen real estate, which typically reduces engagement. For best results, shoot and export in 9:16 vertical format, or use a vertical crop of your landscape content.

What is the minimum resolution for TikTok?

TikTok recommends a minimum resolution of 720p (720×1280) for video uploads. While the platform will accept lower resolutions, 1080×1920 is the target for optimal quality. TikTok compresses all uploads, so starting with higher resolution helps maintain quality after compression.

What file formats does TikTok support?

TikTok supports MP4 and MOV file formats for video uploads. For profile photos and video thumbnails, JPG and PNG are supported. WebP is not currently supported for uploads, but TikTok may convert your content to WebP for delivery.

How long can TikTok videos be?

As of 2025, TikTok allows videos up to 10 minutes in length (60 minutes for some accounts). However, the sweet spot for engagement is 21-34 seconds. Videos under 60 seconds tend to have the highest completion rates.

Does TikTok compress uploaded videos?

Yes, TikTok applies significant compression to all uploads. To get the best quality after compression, upload the highest resolution your camera produces (within reason), use a high bitrate, and avoid uploading already-compressed files. A 1080×1920 video at 30fps with a high bitrate will look better after TikTok's compression than a low-bitrate source.

What size should TikTok profile pictures be?

TikTok profile pictures display at 200×200 pixels and should be uploaded as a square image. Like other platforms, TikTok crops profile photos into a circle, so center your subject and leave padding around the edges. Upload at least 400×400 pixels for sharp results.

Platform Guide

Upload your content, select your target platform format, and download the perfectly sized result — optimized for TikTok's specific requirements.

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Difficulty: beginner

Platform Sizes

Feed Square1080×1080
Feed Portrait1080×1350
Story/Reel1080×1920
Profile Picture320×320

Engagement Tips

  • •Use 4:5 portrait for 25% more feed screen space
  • •Keep critical content in center 70% safe zone
  • •Maintain consistent ratio across carousel slides