Everything about video on Threads in one place: how to post videos from your phone or computer, the exact size and length limits, how videos play in the feed, and quick fixes when a video won't upload or play. Check your file before you post with our in-browser video checker.
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From Meta's published media specifications. Most phone videos already meet them.
The full breakdown, including image limits: Threads video specifications.
Choose a video file to check its length, size, format and resolution against Threads' limits. Your file is read only in your browser - nothing is uploaded.
The browser can read length, size, format and resolution. It can't see codecs, frame rate or bitrate, so if a file passes here but still fails, export it again as MP4 (H.264, AAC audio, 30 fps).
Tap a shape to see how much of the feed it fills.
Tap the video or the speaker icon to turn sound on. Your choice usually sticks for the session.
Tap to pause, or open the post to watch bigger with controls.
Use your phone's data saver or Low Data Mode to reduce autoplay data use.
Turn on captions where available, and add burned-in captions to your own videos for silent viewers.
Videos play on threads.com too, with a bigger player.
On your own posts, Insights shows views so you know what worked.
Want to keep a video? See the safe ways in our Threads video downloader guide.
Show the result, the face or the surprise first. Skip logos and intros.
Many people watch muted - burned-in captions keep them watching.
9:16 fills the screen and feels native to the feed.
Most Threads videos work best under a minute. Cut every pause.
Give context and a question in the text so people reply, not just watch.
Compare views and replies in Insights and repeat what works.
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