{"id":32311,"date":"2022-07-23T11:23:02","date_gmt":"2022-07-23T11:23:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=32311"},"modified":"2022-07-23T11:23:02","modified_gmt":"2022-07-23T11:23:02","slug":"can-you-make-a-3-minute-video-on-tiktok","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/can-you-make-a-3-minute-video-on-tiktok","title":{"rendered":"Can You Make a 3 Minute Video on TikTok?"},"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-69fcc1bebcbd4\" 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-69fcc1bebcbd4\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fcc1bebcbd4\" ><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\/can-you-make-a-3-minute-video-on-tiktok\/#Can_You_Make_a_3_Minute_Video_on_TikTok\" title=\"Can You Make a 3 Minute Video on TikTok?\">Can You Make a 3 Minute Video on TikTok?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/can-you-make-a-3-minute-video-on-tiktok\/#Time_limit_for_each_video_is_15_seconds\" title=\"Time limit for each video is 15 seconds\">Time limit for each video is 15 seconds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/can-you-make-a-3-minute-video-on-tiktok\/#Users_will_soon_be_able_to_upload_videos_up_to_10_minutes_long\" title=\"Users will soon be able to upload videos up to 10 minutes long\">Users will soon be able to upload videos up to 10 minutes long<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/can-you-make-a-3-minute-video-on-tiktok\/#Using_hashtags\" title=\"Using hashtags\">Using hashtags<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/can-you-make-a-3-minute-video-on-tiktok\/#File_size\" title=\"File size\">File size<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/can-you-make-a-3-minute-video-on-tiktok\/#Effective_monetization\" title=\"Effective monetization\">Effective monetization<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Make_a_3_Minute_Video_on_TikTok\"><\/span>Can You Make a 3 Minute Video on TikTok?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"left\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/LUqtFwW.jpg\" alt=\"Can you make a 3 minute video on TikTok\" style=\"max-width:44% max-height:344px; width:auto; margin:0px 10px; height:auto;\">  <\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re wondering, &#8220;Can you make a 3 minute video on TiKTok?&#8221;, the answer is &#8220;yes&#8221;. Although the platform currently limits videos to 15 seconds, this number will likely increase in the near future. The app also lets you upload videos up to 10 minutes. Once you reach that point, however, the challenge becomes how to edit a longer video into a short 15-second one.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Time_limit_for_each_video_is_15_seconds\"><\/span>Time limit for each video is 15 seconds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the social media world, a 15-second video is short enough to be viral. While longer videos may be more compelling, many users may find them less entertaining. TikTok has already experimented with longer video lengths. While the company&#8217;s average video length is 15 seconds, the company has also experimented with longer video lengths. While the 15-second length remains a popular limit, longer videos may not engage viewers as well.<\/p>\n<p>TikTok users can upload videos made on other apps. However, videos over 60 seconds should be under 15 seconds. Once the video is selected, tap on the red &#8216;Next&#8217; button on the bottom right corner. Then, select the other videos that you&#8217;d like to upload. TikTok now requires you to add a caption if you want to share them with others.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Users_will_soon_be_able_to_upload_videos_up_to_10_minutes_long\"><\/span>Users will soon be able to upload videos up to 10 minutes long<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Chinese video-sharing app TikTok will soon let users upload videos up to 10 minutes long. This is an important update for the app, which had a one-minute limit, but many users were clamoring for more. The update will allow TikTok users to post more varied content, and it&#8217;s sure to be an exciting development for the creator community.<\/p>\n<p>The recent addition of the 10-minute video option will give creators more time and flexibility to create their videos. Currently, the app limits videos to just five minutes, but creators are already experimenting with other lengths and adding sounds from the app&#8217;s library. This new feature will impact other platforms, like YouTube and Instagram, as creators will be able to post long-form content that will be more visible and easier to share.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_hashtags\"><\/span>Using hashtags<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using hashtags to make a 3-minute video on TikTok can be a great way to expand your reach. Start by exploring the hashtag trends and see which ones your target audience is using. It may be that certain hashtags are more popular than others, but using them wisely can help you find your niche audience. You may also want to consider using niche hashtags in your video.<\/p>\n<p>When uploading your video to TikTok, you should choose the ideal time to post it. Uploading your content at a time when most users are sleeping or inactive can lead to your video getting buried in the For You page, and thus losing valuable conversion opportunities. Uploading your video during peak times is another way to ensure a higher completion rate, as TikTok sees your content as valuable and rates it higher in its algorithm. If you are still not convinced, convert to TikTok Pro and view analytics.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"File_size\"><\/span>File size<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to providing a new and exciting way to create short videos, TikTok also recently introduced a new feature &#8211; 3-minute videos. These are currently being tested out by users, and they will be released to the public toward the end of 2020. This new feature is a major leap from the previous 15-second and 60-second recording windows, which could be considered a risk. However, video completion rates and watch time numbers are important metrics for any social media platform, and three minutes are a big leap.<\/p>\n<p>To reduce the file size of your video, you can edit it before uploading. You can crop it to portrait or landscape mode, change the background color, and adjust the file size. After uploading, you can save it as an MP4 file by selecting the &#8220;Export&#8221; option and adjusting the output settings accordingly. The exported video can then be shared directly on TikTok. In addition to this, you can also crop videos to make them more appealing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Effective_monetization\"><\/span>Effective monetization<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In an effort to keep users interested, TikTok is trying to entice its viewers with longer videos. While the platform capped the length of videos at one minute, it&#8217;s aiming to increase its viewership and monetization potential with longer videos. Similar to YouTube, Snap and Instagram have all launched new features like Spotlight and Reels in 2020. Pinterest even launched new idea pins.<\/p>\n<p>Creating video content that is relevant to a niche audience can boost earnings. For example, one way to monetize 3 minute videos on TikTok is to sell merchandise. Besides selling merchandise, users can also promote products and link to their online stores. The key to success is to integrate product promotion into their content, while keeping viewers interested. 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