TikTok Image Sizes
Everything on TikTok lives on one canvas: 1080×1920 (9:16) — videos, photo posts and carousels. The real challenge isn’t the size, it’s the UI: the right rail of buttons and the caption block cover a large slice of your frame.
Post the same file to Reels or Shorts and different areas get covered — always check the safe zone per platform before publishing.
| Use | Pixels | Ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080×1920 | 9:16 | Full-screen vertical; landscape gets letterboxed. |
| Photo post / carousel | 1080×1920 | 9:16 | Same canvas as video. |
| Profile picture | 200×200 | 1:1 | Minimum 20×20 — upload larger for sharpness. |
Pro tips for TikTok
- Keep captions and key visuals out of the bottom third — username, caption and sounds sit there.
- The right edge (like/comment/share/rotating disc) eats roughly the last 10–15% of width.
- Preview your frame in the TikTok safe-zone tester before exporting from your editor.
Workflow: crop to the right ratio → resize to the exact pixels → compress lightly before upload. Every tool runs in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the TikTok video size?
- 1080×1920 pixels, 9:16 vertical. TikTok accepts other ratios but letterboxes them, which hurts reach.
- Where does TikTok hide my text?
- The right rail of buttons covers the right edge, and the username/caption/music block covers the bottom-left. Keep essential text in the upper-central area.
- Is the TikTok safe zone the same as Reels?
- No — the canvases match (1080×1920) but the UI sits in different places. Check each platform’s overlay before reusing the same file.
Other platforms
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