Key takeaways
- Free X accounts are capped at 140 seconds (2:20); X Premium raises this to roughly 4 hours on web/iOS, but the Android app stays capped at 10 minutes even on Premium.
- Platforms change these limits without much notice — treat this as a checkpoint, not a permanent guarantee.
X video length limit: limits by account tier and platform
- Free account: up to 140 seconds (2:20), 512MB max file size
- X Premium, web/iOS: up to roughly 4 hours — 1080p under 2 hours, 720p for 2-4 hours, 16GB max file size
- X Premium, Android app: still capped at 10 minutes, regardless of subscription
Why the Android gap matters for scheduling
A Premium subscriber recording or exporting from an Android device hits the 10-minute cap even though their account technically supports much longer video elsewhere — worth knowing before assuming a long upload will go through just because the account is Premium.
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FAQ
- What is the video length limit for a free X account?
- Up to 140 seconds (2 minutes 20 seconds), with a 512MB maximum file size.
- Does X Premium remove the video length limit?
- It raises it substantially — up to roughly 4 hours on web and iOS — but does not remove it, and the Android app still caps video at 10 minutes even for Premium subscribers.
- Why would a Premium video fail to upload on X?
- The most common reason is uploading from the Android app, which stays capped at 10 minutes regardless of subscription tier — try web or iOS for the longer Premium ceiling.