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LinkedIn video specs

LinkedIn takes videos from 3 seconds to 15 minutes (10 minutes on Company Pages), 75 KB to 5 GB, aspect ratios from 1:2.4 to 2.4:1 and 10–60 fps; posts hold 3,000 characters. Video ads differ: 3 seconds to 30 minutes, up to 500 MB.

Every number links to LinkedIn's own page · Checked October 2026

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Video file

SpecValue
Aspect ratio1:2.4 to 2.4:1[1]
Resolution256x144 to 4096x2304[1]
Frame rate10–60 fps[1]
Bitrate192 kbps to 30 Mbps[1]
File size75 KB to 5 GB[1]quality may drop near the maximum
File formatsMP4 (safest)[2]the troubleshooting page lists MOV and AVI as supported, but the Pages spec says AVI, QuickTime and MOV are no longer supported

Length

SpecValue
Max length (member posts)15 minutes[1]
Max length (Pages)10 minutes[2]
Minimum length3 seconds (desktop), 2 seconds (mobile app)[1]the Pages spec lists 3 seconds

Text and captions

SpecValue
Post text3,000 characters[4]
Ad intro text150 characters to avoid truncation; 3,000 max[3]
Ad headline70 characters to avoid truncation; 200 max[3]
Ad captions fileSRT[3]custom styling such as font colours isn't supported

Video ads

SpecValue
Vertical sizes9:16 at 720x1280; 4:5 at 720x900 (recommended)[3]
Horizontal size1920x1080 or 1200x675 recommended; 640x360 minimum[3]
Length3 seconds to 30 minutes; 15–30 seconds recommended[3]
FileMP4, H.264 or VP8, 75 KB to 500 MB[3]
Frame rateUnder 30 fps[3]

Safe zone

SpecValue
Safe zoneNot published

What LinkedIn doesn't publish

Creators ask about these, but there's no official number. We leave them out rather than guess.

  • Safe-zone margins for text over the video
  • A recommended resolution for organic (non-ad) posts
  • A character limit for in-video captions

Exporting for LinkedIn

Vertical works, within limits

LinkedIn accepts ratios as tall as 1:2.4, so 9:16 fits. Its ad specs recommend 720x1280 for 9:16.

Export MP4

LinkedIn's own pages disagree on MOV, so MP4 avoids a rejected upload.

Stay under 10 minutes on a Page

Members can post 15 minutes, but Company Pages cap at 10.

Drop to 30 fps for ads

Video ads must be under 30 fps and 500 MB, tighter than organic posts' 60 fps and 5 GB.

Burn in or upload captions

Ads take SRT caption files without custom styling; burned-in captions keep your look.

Mimic exports vertical 9:16 video with captions and titles kept inside the apps' safe zones and off the speaker's face.

Sources

  1. [1] LinkedIn Help, Video sharing troubleshooting. Checked October 2026.
  2. [2] LinkedIn Help, Video specifications for your LinkedIn Pages and Career Pages. Checked October 2026.
  3. [3] LinkedIn Help, Video ads advertising specifications. Checked October 2026.
  4. [4] LinkedIn Help, Post and share updates. Checked October 2026.

Platforms change limits without notice. Check the linked page before a big campaign.

Questions

How long can a LinkedIn video be?

Up to 15 minutes for member posts and 10 minutes on Company Pages. The minimum is 3 seconds from desktop and 2 from the mobile app.

What is LinkedIn's maximum video file size?

5 GB for posts (minimum 75 KB). Video ads are capped at 500 MB.

Can I post vertical video on LinkedIn?

Yes. LinkedIn accepts aspect ratios from 1:2.4 to 2.4:1, and its ad specs recommend 720x1280 for 9:16.

How many characters can a LinkedIn post have?

3,000 characters.

How long can a LinkedIn video ad be?

3 seconds to 30 minutes; LinkedIn recommends 15–30 seconds.

Made for LinkedIn, edited by Mimic.

Raw clip in. Captions, cuts, hook and product shots out.

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