Video sizes for TikTok, Reels, YouTube, LinkedIn and WhatsApp
A video in the wrong format means text hidden by the interface, black bars or a blurry picture. Filter by format to find the right size for each platform, copy it in one click and check where to place your text with the safe zones.
| Platform | Format | Resolution | Recommended length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TikTok | 9:16 | 1080 × 1920 | 15-60 s | |
| Instagram Reels | 9:16 | 1080 × 1920 | 15-60 s | |
| Instagram / Facebook Story | 9:16 | 1080 × 1920 | ≤ 15 s / story | |
| YouTube Shorts | 9:16 | 1080 × 1920 | 15-60 s | |
| WhatsApp (status) | 9:16 | 1080 × 1920 | ≤ 60 s | |
| Instagram / Facebook (feed) | 4:5 | 1080 × 1350 | 15-30 s | |
| Square post (Facebook, LinkedIn) | 1:1 | 1080 × 1080 | 15-45 s | |
| 4:5 · 1:1 · 16:9 | 1080 × 1350 | 30-90 s | ||
| YouTube | 16:9 | 1920 × 1080 (ou 3840 × 2160) | 2-10 min | |
| Website, presentation | 16:9 | 1920 × 1080 | 30-90 s | |
| 2:3 · 9:16 | 1000 × 1500 | 6-15 s | ||
| X (Twitter) | 16:9 · 1:1 | 1920 × 1080 | 15-45 s |
Safe zones of the vertical format (9:16)
Keep text, logo and faces inside the clear area: the top is covered by the account name, the bottom by the caption and buttons, the right side by the icons.
Which format should you pick?
- 9:16 (vertical): TikTok, Reels, Shorts, stories, WhatsApp status. Fills the whole phone screen.
- 4:5: the Instagram and Facebook feed. More screen space than a square.
- 1:1 (square): Facebook and LinkedIn posts, in-feed ads.
- 16:9 (horizontal): YouTube, websites, presentations, screens.
Safe zones of the vertical format
On TikTok, Reels and Shorts, the interface covers part of the video: the account name at the top, the caption and music at the bottom, the like and comment buttons on the right. Keep text, logo and faces in the central area.
Frequently asked questions
What resolution for a TikTok video?
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1080 × 1920 pixels, 9:16 vertical.
What format for an Instagram ad?
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9:16 for Reels and stories, 4:5 (1080 × 1350) for the feed.
What size for a YouTube video?
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1920 × 1080 pixels (16:9), or 3840 × 2160 in 4K. For Shorts, 1080 × 1920 vertical.