TikTok
Last updated: Aug 29, 2025
TikTok is full-screen 9:16. Hook viewers in the first seconds, center your subject, and avoid edges where captions/controls sit. Use big, high-contrast type, add captions for sound-off, and export clean MP4 with enough bitrate.
Best Practices
- Compose for 9:16; center subjects; protect UI overlay areas.
- Hook within 1–2 seconds; lead with motion or a reveal.
- Add captions for accessibility and sound-off viewing.
- Export MP4 (H.264) with sufficient bitrate.
- Use bright, even lighting; avoid heavy filters.
Pro Tips
- Add progress cues (steps/chapters) to retain attention.
- Use large, high-contrast type; test on small phones.
- Select clean thumbnails that read instantly.
- Time text to beats/cuts for rhythm.
- Try 2–3 thumbnail frames to see what gets more taps.
Visual Previews
Video
9:16 · Video
130px
320px
120px
60px
1080 x 1920 px
Safe/overlay areas (from spec)
Preview shows relative aspect only. Export at the listed resolution for best quality.
Profile Pic
1:1 · Image
90px
90px
90px
1080 x 1080 px
Safe/overlay areas (from spec)
Preview shows relative aspect only. Export at the listed resolution for best quality.
Sizes
Video
- Dimensions:
- 1080 x 1920 px
- Aspect Ratio:
- 9:16
- Format:
- Video
Profile Pic
- Dimensions:
- 1080 x 1080 px
- Aspect Ratio:
- 1:1
- Format:
- Image
| Type | Dimensions | Aspect Ratio | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080 x 1920 px | 9:16 | Video |
| Profile Pic | 1080 x 1080 px | 1:1 | Image |
FAQ
What resolution should I use for TikTok videos?
1080×1920 (9:16). Keep the subject centered and protect the bottom/top from UI overlap.
Do captions matter?
Yes—captions help with accessibility and engagement for sound-off viewers.
Why does my video look soft?
Usually over-compression. Export with a higher bitrate and avoid heavy filters.
TikTok Media Dimensions | SocialSpec
