Platform guides · Updated 14 Nov 2026

TikTok video editing guide

Short answer

TikTok videos are vertical 9:16, commonly 1080 by 1920 pixels. Open fast, caption speech, keep text clear of buttons and check the music licence rules for business accounts. Length limits and features change often and sources disagree, so check TikTok's own help pages before you rely on a number.

What is stable?

Item	Guidance
Aspect ratio	9:16 vertical
Common size	1080 × 1920
Codec	MP4, H.264, AAC
Length and file size	Changing and inconsistent across sources; check TikTok

TikTok changes its limits and layouts, so this page states only specs that stay stable. Confirm current limits on TikTok's own help pages. Reviewed 14 Nov 2026.

How should you edit?

A hook in the first second
Captions with high contrast
Clear speech over any music
A single idea
Quick, clean ending

Which skill fits?

Bold and Glass both make vertical 10-second reels. See trending audio.

Frequently asked questions

What size is a TikTok video?

The common size is 1080 by 1920 in 9:16 vertical.

How long can a TikTok be?

Limits have changed and sources disagree, so check TikTok's current help pages.

Can businesses use any trending sound?

Not always, so check the platform's music rules for business accounts.

Should I add captions?

Yes, they help viewers who watch muted.

Skills mentioned on this page

Bold
A 10-second reel where giant words slam in behind you and captions pop word by word.
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