Key takeaways
- Threads videos run up to 5 minutes (300 seconds) and up to 1 GB, per Meta’s Threads documentation.
- Use MP4 or MOV with H.264 or HEVC video and AAC audio, 23 to 60 FPS, up to 1920 pixels wide; 9:16 avoids cropping.
- A Threads carousel holds 2 to 20 items: images, videos or a mix.
- In SkedCast a Threads video goes out on its own, up to 5 minutes, and a carousel carries up to 20 images.
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What is the Threads video length limit?
Five minutes. Meta’s Threads documentation sets a video’s duration at more than 0 and up to 300 seconds, and its file size at up to 1 GB. The full specs:
| Spec | Threads |
|---|---|
| Length | More than 0 and up to 300 seconds (5 minutes) |
| File size | Up to 1 GB |
| Container | MP4 or MOV, with the moov atom at the front and no edit lists |
| Video codec | H.264 or HEVC, progressive scan, closed GOP, 4:2:0 |
| Audio | AAC, up to 48 kHz, mono or stereo, up to 128 kbps |
| Frame rate | 23 to 60 FPS |
| Width | Up to 1920 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 0.01:1 to 10:1; 9:16 recommended |
| Bitrate | Up to 100 Mbps |
Can a Threads carousel include videos?
Yes. Meta’s documentation allows up to 20 images, videos or a mix of the two in one carousel, and at least 2 items. Each video in it follows the same 5-minute and 1 GB limits. Images are JPEG or PNG up to 8 MB; see the Threads scheduler for every post type SkedCast publishes.
What length works best for a Threads video?
The limit is 5 minutes, but most Threads videos are far shorter: the feed is built for scrolling, so open with the point in the first seconds and cut anything that does not earn its place. Post the same vertical clip as an Instagram Reel, a TikTok and a YouTube Short; the Reel and Short length checker shows where one clip fits every platform.
How do you schedule a Threads video?
With SkedCast, once your Threads profile is connected (the video length limits by platform list the other networks):
Upload the video
An MP4 or MOV of up to 5 minutes; the composer checks the length and size.
Write the text
Up to 500 characters, with the point first.
Pick a time
Schedule it, alone or beside the same video on your other networks.
Let it publish
SkedCast uploads the video, waits for Threads to finish processing it, then publishes the post.
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FAQ
- What is the maximum video length on Threads?
- Five minutes (300 seconds) per video, with a maximum file size of 1 GB, per Meta’s Threads documentation.
- What video format does Threads accept?
- MP4 or MOV, with H.264 or HEVC video and AAC audio, at 23 to 60 frames a second and up to 1920 pixels wide.
- Can I put videos in a Threads carousel?
- Yes. A Threads carousel holds 2 to 20 items, and they can be images, videos or a mix.
- What aspect ratio should a Threads video be?
- Meta accepts 0.01:1 to 10:1 and recommends 9:16 vertical, which avoids cropping and blank space.
- Why did my Threads video fail to upload?
- Most often it is over 5 minutes or 1 GB, or not an MP4 or MOV in H.264 or HEVC. Re-export it within those specs and try again.