{"id":29801,"date":"2022-07-22T16:15:11","date_gmt":"2022-07-22T16:15:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=29801"},"modified":"2022-07-22T16:15:12","modified_gmt":"2022-07-22T16:15:12","slug":"how-to-post-a-four-minute-video-to-twitter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-a-four-minute-video-to-twitter","title":{"rendered":"How to Post a Four Minute Video to Twitter"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fbfb07df37b\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fbfb07df37b\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fbfb07df37b\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-a-four-minute-video-to-twitter\/#How_to_Post_a_Four_Minute_Video_to_Twitter\" title=\"How to Post a Four Minute Video to Twitter\">How to Post a Four Minute Video to Twitter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-a-four-minute-video-to-twitter\/#pitfalls_to_avoid\" title=\"pitfalls to avoid\">pitfalls to avoid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-a-four-minute-video-to-twitter\/#Formats\" title=\"Formats\">Formats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-a-four-minute-video-to-twitter\/#Sizes\" title=\"Sizes\">Sizes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-a-four-minute-video-to-twitter\/#Frame_rates\" title=\"Frame rates\">Frame rates<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Post_a_Four_Minute_Video_to_Twitter\"><\/span>How to Post a Four Minute Video to Twitter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin:0px 10px; max-width:43% width:auto; height:auto; max-height:258px;\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/n4aGcV1.png\" align=\"right\" alt=\"How do you post a 4 minute video on twitter\">  <\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve ever wondered how to post a four-minute video to Twitter, you are not alone. The social network allows users to upload videos using a file-sharing website. There are many ways to do so. First, click on the Gallery icon in the top-right corner of your window. Next, click on the upload photo or video option. On Windows, you can also drag and drop video files from folders.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"pitfalls_to_avoid\"><\/span>pitfalls to avoid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can upload videos directly to Twitter, but it&#8217;s better to stick to smaller videos that fit within 512 MB. You can get better quality, and upload them quickly, with YouTube. Twitter&#8217;s video platform also allows for longer videos that give you more room to talk about your message and engage with your audience. You can also use a photo from your computer and post it to Twitter.<\/p>\n<p>You can also upload videos on Twitter without a problem, but there are some pitfalls to watch out for. First, you must have a good internet connection. A slow Internet connection may result in choppy or lost progress, and this will damage your video. Second, make sure the quality of your video is high enough. If it&#8217;s too low, you may end up losing some of the video.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Formats\"><\/span>Formats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to video files, MP4 and MOV formats are the best options for Twitter users. These two formats support H264 codec for high-quality video and audio. While MOV is also acceptable, this format is not supported on desktop. Also, the video&#8217;s file size is limited to 512 MB. Videos longer than 2 minutes and 20 seconds need to be edited for proper display. The following are tips for ensuring you post the best quality videos on Twitter.<\/p>\n<p>The first thing to do is to decide the format of your video. Twitter supports MP4 and MOV video files. To upload a 4 minute video to Twitter, you must make it at least 2 minutes and 20 seconds. The resolution of the video must be 32 x 32. Once you have chosen the format of the video, you can add tags and descriptions to the video. You can also select the type of video.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sizes\"><\/span>Sizes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can upload videos to Twitter by clicking on the Gallery icon and dragging them from your computer or folders. You can also upload photos using File Explorer. Twitter will let you know if you have uploaded a video by showing a green alert. When uploading videos to Twitter, keep in mind that your maximum file size is 512 MB. A 4 minute video is more than enough to tell your story and engage with your audience.<\/p>\n<p>While Twitter doesn&#8217;t support the highest-resolution format, it does allow videos up to 2 minutes 20 seconds. To make sure that your video will load correctly, keep the file size under 512MB. The file should be of the correct aspect ratio so that your video will look good on both desktops and mobile devices. If your video is longer than 2 minutes 20 seconds, you may need to crop it or edit it to fit into the allowed size.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frame_rates\"><\/span>Frame rates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best way to post a YouTube-quality video on Twitter is to follow the guidelines below. First, you need to know the maximum and minimum resolution for your videos. Generally, the higher the resolution, the better the video will look. The recommended frame rate for videos on Twitter is 40 frames per second. A strong aspect ratio (e.g. 1:2.39 to 2.39:1) is beneficial for maximizing space in your video feed. Larger videos will get more attention and engage more people.<\/p>\n<p>Next, you need to know the maximum file size. 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