Social video specs 2026
Threads video size and specs 2026
Threads videos can be up to 5 minutes and 1 GB, 9:16 recommended, up to 1920 pixels wide, at 23 to 60 fps. A post carries 500 characters of text.
- 9:16, up to 1920 px widesize
- 5 minlength
- 0 of 10specs from an official help page
What aspect ratio is a Threads video?
9:16 recommended.
Official (API docs): Threads developer docs.
What resolution should a Threads video be?
Up to 1920 px wide. No minimum published.
Official (API docs): Threads developer docs.
How long can a Threads video be?
Up to 5 minutes.
The Threads help centre would not load; the in-app limit is not confirmed separately.
Official (API docs): Threads developer docs.
What is the file size limit for a Threads video?
1 GB.
Official (API docs): Threads developer docs.
What frame rate should a Threads video use?
23 to 60 fps.
Official (API docs): Threads developer docs.
Which file types and codecs does Threads accept?
MP4 or MOV; H.264 or HEVC; AAC 48 kHz.
Official (API docs): Threads developer docs.
How long can the caption be on Threads?
500 characters of text.
Official (API docs): Threads developer docs.
What does Threads not publish for video post?
We found no official figure for a cover size or a safe zone. Where a guide quotes one, it is common practice or the ads spec, not a Threads rule for ordinary posts.
Questions
How long can a video be on Threads?
Threads videos can be up to 5 minutes and 1 GB, 9:16 recommended, up to 1920 pixels wide, at 23 to 60 fps. A post carries 500 characters of text.
How long can a Threads video be?
Up to 5 minutes.
What aspect ratio is a Threads video?
9:16 recommended.
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Threads's own help, developer and ads pages, each opened on 2 October 2026. Every value says which kind of page it came from.
n = 10 specs, 7 with an official source link. Last updated 2 October 2026.
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