Compress Video for TikTok

TikTok accepts videos up to 287.6MB (app) or 500MB (web). Compress large clips for faster uploads and better performance on slower connections.

TikTok video requirements

TikTok recommends: H.264 or H.265, 720×1280 minimum, up to 60fps, under 500MB. This tool outputs H.264 MP4 which is fully compatible.

Upload your TikTok clip — Drop your vertical or horizontal video clip.

Set quality to 70-80% — TikTok compresses on its end too, so medium-high quality is sufficient.

Upload to TikTok — Download the compressed file and upload via TikTok app or web.

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H.264 MP4 is TikTok's recommended format.

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Works with both vertical (9:16) and horizontal clips.

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Smaller files upload faster on mobile data connections.

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Clean output without any branding.

What TikTok video specs should I target?

Target 1080×1920 (vertical) at 70-80% quality. This gives files well under 500MB for most clip lengths.

Does TikTok reduce quality further?

TikTok applies its own compression when processing uploads. Starting with a higher quality reduces visible degradation.

Can I compress a TikTok I already downloaded?

Yes. If you have the original clip, you can compress it. Videos re-downloaded from TikTok are already compressed.

Does it work on iPhone?

Yes, in Safari. Processing is slower on mobile but works for shorter clips.