Size guide
TikTok Video Size
TikTok video size is 1080×1920 px (9:16). Full specs including cover image, file limits and safe zones, plus AI tools to create vertical visuals.
Make a TikTok videoGenerate a vertical clip from a text idea.The right size, explained
The TikTok video size is 1080×1920 pixels with a 9:16 vertical aspect ratio. Keep text away from the right rail (like/comment buttons) and the bottom caption area — TikTok's UI covers roughly the right 15% and bottom 20% of the frame.
Horizontal video gets letterboxed and loses the full-screen impact the algorithm favors, so generate or convert your visuals vertical-first.
You can turn a still image into a short vertical clip with AI — ideal for teasers and animated covers.
Exact specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Video size | 1080 × 1920 px (9:16) |
| Aspect ratio | 9:16 vertical (1:1 accepted, letterboxed) |
| Safe zones | avoid right rail (~15%) and bottom caption band (~20%) |
| Cover image | same 1080 × 1920 canvas |
Create vertical content
Generate vertical images and turn them into motion.
Frequently asked questions
What size should a TikTok video be?+
1080×1920 (9:16). It fills the screen edge to edge, which is the format TikTok's feed is built around.
Can I post a square or horizontal video?+
Yes, but it plays letterboxed with black bars and loses presence. Vertical 9:16 consistently reads better in the feed.
Does the same size work for Reels and Shorts?+
Yes — 1080×1920 is the shared vertical standard across TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts.