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Twitter/X Video Compressor - Optimize Your Video Tweets

Compress your videos for Twitter and X with 512 MB limit for high-quality video tweets.

Twitter/X Video Limits

Maximum file size:512 MB
Maximum duration:2 min 20 sec
Supported formats:MP4, MOV
Maximum resolution:1920x1200 or 1200x1900
Minimum resolution:32x32
Aspect ratio:1:2.39 to 2.39:1
Video codec:H.264 (High Profile)
Framerate:30 or 60 fps
Bitrate:25 Mbps (1080p)

Twitter/X Technical Specifications

Twitter accepts MP4 and MOV with H.264 codec (High Profile). For optimal quality, use 1280x720 (16:9) or 720x1280 (9:16). Audio should be AAC with 128 kbps bitrate. Videos are automatically transcoded.

How to Post Videos on Twitter/X

  1. 1Compress your video under 512 MB
  2. 2Log in to Twitter/X
  3. 3Click 'Tweet' or compose a new tweet
  4. 4Click the media icon (image)
  5. 5Select your compressed video
  6. 6Add your tweet text (280 characters max)
  7. 7Add hashtags and mentions if desired
  8. 8Click 'Tweet'

Tips for Effective Twitter/X Videos

  • ✓Square (1:1) or vertical (9:16) videos work well on mobile
  • ✓80% of users watch without sound - add captions
  • ✓First 2-3 seconds are crucial
  • ✓Use 720p for good quality/size balance
  • ✓Add an eye-catching cover image
  • ✓Native videos get more engagement than YouTube links