About longer videos for X Premium subscribers

Share more content with your followers with X Premium. Subscribers can upload videos up to 2 hours long (1080p) on x.com and X for iOS. Subscribers can upload videos up to 10 minutes long on Android.

If you aren’t a Premium subscriber, you can still upload videos up to 140 seconds long on any platform.

All videos must comply with the X Rules. See details on all of our video upload options here.

Longer videos FAQ

As a Premium subscriber, how do I upload longer videos?

  1. On x.com, use the compose box, or click the post button. 
  2. Click the gallery button.
  3. Choose a video file stored on your device and click Open. You’ll be prompted if the video isn’t in a supported format. 
    1. Videos shorter than 2 hours (1080p) should not exceed 8GB file size.
    2. Videos above 2 hours and under 3 hours must be at 720p and should not exceed 8GB file size.
  4. Complete your message and click post to share your post and video.

Is there a limit to the number of videos I can upload?

There is no limit to the number of videos you can upload, even if all videos are the maximum length.

Will video quality be affected when uploading longer videos?

We strive to maintain the highest possible video quality for all videos uploaded to our platform. However, we may modify or adapt your original video for distribution, syndication, publication, or broadcast by us and our partners and/or make changes in order to adapt it to different media, including modifying the resolution and bitrate of the original video while streaming based on the speed and stability of the viewer’s internet connection.

How do I troubleshoot issues with uploading longer videos?

If you are experiencing issues with uploading longer videos, we recommend trying the following troubleshooting steps:

  • Check your internet connection and ensure that it is stable and fast enough to support the upload process.

  • Make sure that you are using a supported web browser and device.

  • Check the file size and format of your video to ensure that it meets the requirements for uploading to our platform.

  • If you are still experiencing issues after trying these steps, please don't hesitate to contact us for further assistance.

What file formats are supported for video uploads?

Longer video uploads will adhere to all video file formats currently supported by X. You can learn more here