WaffleFrameWhat TikTok expects from your video
TikTok plays videos full-screen in 9:16 and recommends 1080×1920 pixels. Landscape uploads are shown small with empty space around them, which costs you attention in the first second — the moment that decides whether people keep watching.
Uploads can be up to 10 minutes long, but most successful TikToks are between 15 and 45 seconds. Shorter videos get rewatched more, and rewatches are one of the strongest signals in the For You feed.
TikTok-specific tips before you post
- Keep captions and faces away from the right edge and the bottom fifth — that's where the like, comment and caption overlay sit.
- Use Zoom for cooking, crafts or unboxing so the hands fill the screen.
- Export without a watermark here, then add TikTok sounds and text inside the app.
- If the file is too large to send to your phone, run it through the Video Compressor first.
Recommended vertical video sizes per platform
| Platform | Aspect ratio | Resolution | Max length |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube Shorts | 9:16 | 1080×1920 | up to 3 minutes |
| TikTok | 9:16 | 1080×1920 | up to 10 minutes (upload) |
| Instagram Reels | 9:16 | 1080×1920 | up to 3 minutes |
| Facebook Reels | 9:16 | 1080×1920 | up to 90 seconds |
| Snapchat Spotlight | 9:16 | 1080×1920 | up to 60 seconds |
Platform limits change regularly — check the platform's help center for the latest values.
Who is this for?
YouTubers
Turn your best long-form moments into Shorts to reach new viewers.
Podcasters
Convert video podcast clips into vertical highlights for TikTok and Reels.
Gamers
Keep the full gameplay visible with a blurred background.
ASMR & satisfying creators
Zoom in on the action so every detail fills the screen.
Tips for best results
- Keep important text and faces in the center — platform buttons cover the bottom and right side of vertical videos.
- Use Fill only when the action stays in one area; otherwise use Zoom.
- Export at 1080×1920 — lower resolutions look blurry on modern phones.
- Shorter is better: clips of 15–30 seconds often get more replays.
- Add a title overlay in the first second so viewers know what they're watching.
- Don't upload the same clip to every platform at the exact same time; spread your posts.
Frequently asked questions
What is the right size for a TikTok video?
TikTok recommends vertical 9:16 video at 1080×1920 pixels. That is exactly what this converter exports. Square or landscape videos are accepted, but they are shown smaller with empty space, which usually lowers watch time. Converting to 9:16 before uploading makes your video fill the whole phone screen.
How do I make a horizontal video fit TikTok without cutting it?
Pick the Blurred background style. The whole horizontal frame stays visible in the middle of the screen, and the top and bottom are filled with a blurred version of the same video instead of black bars. It is ideal for gameplay, tutorials and clips with text near the edges.
Will TikTok compress my video anyway?
Yes, TikTok re-encodes every upload. Starting from a clean 1080×1920 H.264 MP4 gives TikTok the best material to work with, so the final result looks sharper than when TikTok has to scale and crop a landscape video itself. Avoid uploading very low-resolution sources.
Does the exported video have a TikTok or WaffleFrame watermark?
No. The exported MP4 has no watermark at all, so you can upload it to TikTok and also to Shorts or Reels without another platform's logo on it. Platforms tend to show fewer recycled-looking videos with foreign watermarks, so a clean file helps your reach.
