When TikTok launched, all videos were capped at 15 seconds. And it was these 15-second videos that helped the app grow to one billion users in just a few years after it’s launch
How Long Can a TikTok Video Be?
TikTok videos can be anywhere from 3 seconds to 30 minutes in length.
When recording videos from the TikTok app, you will get the choice to choose video duration between 15 seconds, 60 seconds, 10 minutes, 15 minutes and 30 minutes.
Keep in mind that the 15-minute and 30-minute options may not yet be available to all regions, but you can still upload 30-minute videos by choosing from your gallery.
Your videos don’t exactly need to be these exact lengths, but they can be anywhere between 3 seconds and 30 minutes.
However, there is one thing to note.
On the app, when recording, when you choose a video duration, the video will record and stop at the limit that you choose.
For example, when you choose the 15-second mark, your video will be recorded and stopped at 15 seconds.
When you upload a video that you’ve recorded or edited somewhere, you don’t need to set the video limit. It will be picked up from your video.
How Long Can a TikTok Story Be?
TikTok stories can be up to 15 seconds long. Like Instagram Stories, TikTok stories remain visible for only 24 hours before they disappear.
TikTok Stories will only appear when people tap on your profile picture either from your profile page or DMs page.
To post a TikTok story, click the + button at the bottom of the screen and start recording a video or add one from your gallery.
Once you’re done, on the next page, you will get an option to either post it as a Story or a normal post. Click ‘Your Story’ to post it as a story.
How Long Can TikTok Carousels Be?
TikTok Carousels is a collection of photos usually posted in chronological order that communicates a story or series of events.
TikTok Carousels can be paired up with trending sounds to help your carousels perform even better.
TikTok carousels can be between one photo to 35 photos that users can scroll through vertically to see them all.
To post a carousel, click on the + button on the bottom of the screen and choose the photo section from the available options. Then, start selecting photos from your Gallery. You can choose up to 35 photographs.
What is The Best Video Length for TikTok Videos?
Now we know that there are different length options to choose from when posting TikTok Videos. The bigger question arises: what is the best video length for TikTok videos?
The answer is quite simple because video length alone does not contribute to the success of a TikTok video. A lot of factors also come into play.
However, TikTok has been on record recommending 21 to 34-second videos. Videos within this range tend to get more views and engagement. /
