# How long can LinkedIn videos be in 2026?

> LinkedIn videos run 3 seconds to 15 minutes, up to 5 GB, from 1:2.4 to 2.4:1. Ads run up to 30 minutes, Live up to 4 hours. App and API limits compared.

Page: https://omnisocials.com/linkedin-video-lengths
Checked: October 17, 2026

Up to 15 minutes and 5 GB when you upload in the app, from 3 seconds. Video ads run up to 30 minutes and Live up to 4 hours. Drag below to check your video.

## The short answer: Videos: up to 15 minutes and 5 GB. Ads: 30 minutes. Live: 4 hours.

LinkedIn's Help Center lists video posts from 3 seconds (2 seconds from the mobile app) to 15 minutes, 75 KB to 5 GB, in any shape from 1:2.4 tall to 2.4:1 wide. An older Help Center page for Page and Career Page videos still says 10 minutes.

Scheduled videos go through LinkedIn's Videos API, whose spec lists 3 seconds to 30 minutes, MP4 only and up to 500 MB, though one of its upload fields allows 5 GB. LinkedIn publishes no ideal length for posts; for ads it recommends 15 to 30 seconds.

- **Video post**: 15 min (From 3 seconds, up to 5 GB)
- **Video ad**: 30 min (LinkedIn suggests 15 to 30 seconds)
- **Live**: 4 hours (Scheduled ahead since June 2026)

## Drag to your video's length and see where it fits

| Format | Shortest | Longest | Length most studies point to | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Video (app) | 0:03 | 15:00 |  | 3 seconds (2 on mobile) to 15 minutes, up to 5 GB, from 1:2.4 to 2.4:1. |
| Video (scheduled) | 0:03 | 30:00 |  | LinkedIn's Videos API lists 3 seconds to 30 minutes, MP4, up to 500 MB. Keep to 15 minutes to match the app. |
| Page video | 0:03 | 10:00 |  | LinkedIn's older page on Page and Career Page videos says 10 minutes. |
| Video ad | 0:03 | 30:00 |  | 3 seconds to 30 minutes. LinkedIn recommends 15 to 30 seconds for every placement. |
| Live | 0:01 | 4:00:00 |  | Up to 4 hours; LinkedIn recommends at least 10 minutes. Scheduled ahead only since June 2026. |

## Every LinkedIn video length in one table. In the app, through the API and as ads.

| Format | Longest | Shortest | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video post (app) | 15 minutes | 3 seconds, 2 on mobile | Up to 5 GB; 1:2.4 to 2.4:1 |
| Video post (scheduled, API) | 30 minutes in the spec | 3 seconds | MP4, 75 KB to 500 MB; one upload field says 5 GB |
| Page and Career Page video | 10 minutes | 3 seconds | An older Help Center page, up to 5 GB |
| Video ad | 30 minutes | 3 seconds | 75 KB to 500 MB; 15 to 30 seconds recommended |
| In-stream video ad | 90 seconds | Not published | Still in testing |
| Live | 4 hours | None | At least 10 minutes recommended; 150+ followers or connections |

From LinkedIn's Help Center, its ad specifications and Microsoft's LinkedIn API docs, read on October 17, 2026.

## Video size, shape and file limits. What the app takes, and what a scheduled video must fit.

| Spec | LinkedIn app | Schedulers (the API) |
|---|---|---|
| File size | 75 KB to 5 GB | 75 KB to 500 MB in the spec; 5 GB in the upload field |
| File type | MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV, AVI and more | MP4 |
| Resolution | 256 × 144 to 4096 × 2304 | Not stated separately |
| Aspect ratio | 1:2.4 to 2.4:1 | Not stated separately |
| Frame rate | 10 to 60 fps | Not stated separately |
| Bit rate | 192 Kbps to 30 Mbps | Not stated separately |
| Captions and thumbnail | Captions on Page posts | Caption file and custom thumbnail upload |

Every scheduler, OmniSocials included, uploads through LinkedIn's Videos API. OmniSocials takes LinkedIn videos up to 30 minutes, the Videos API's limit, MP4 or MOV, with a custom thumbnail, for profiles and Pages.

## What changed for video. More video, less reach per video.

- **Jun 2026: Live must be scheduled** Since June 22, 2026, you cannot go live on the spot. Every LinkedIn Live is scheduled as an event first, even minutes ahead. (https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a554240)
- **Apr 2026: Video use outpaced results** Metricool's 2026 study: video is now the most used format on personal profiles but underperforms carousels; "adoption has outpaced performance." (https://metricool.com/press-release-linkedin-study-2026/)

## Pick the right length. Short to start, long when it earns it.

1. **Keep Page videos under 10 minutes** LinkedIn's Page video page still says 10 minutes while the general page says 15. Under 10 fits both, and every scheduler.
2. **Export MP4 under 500 MB** The app takes 5 GB, but the API's spec says MP4 up to 500 MB. A 1080p MP4 of a few minutes fits easily.
3. **Start short for ads** LinkedIn recommends 15 to 30 seconds so an ad qualifies for every placement. Ads under 30 seconds loop until 30 seconds have played.
4. **Shoot vertical or square** Any shape from 1:2.4 to 2.4:1 works. LinkedIn's mobile app has a full-screen vertical video feed, and 1080 × 1920 fills it.
5. **Keep text off the edges** LinkedIn's buttons and labels cover the edges of a video. Keep text and logos away from the top, bottom and sides.
6. **Plan Lives as events** Live runs up to 4 hours, and LinkedIn suggests at least 10 minutes to gather an audience. Schedule the event ahead and promote it.

## Schedule it with OmniSocials

Schedule LinkedIn videos with a custom thumbnail, on your profile and your Page. OmniSocials schedules posts to LinkedIn and 11 more networks from one calendar, and AI agents (Claude, ChatGPT and others) can plan and schedule through its MCP server. $10 per seat a month billed yearly, $12 monthly; 14-day free trial, a card is needed to start it. https://omnisocials.com/pricing

## Sources and method

The limits come from LinkedIn's Help Center, its ad specifications and Microsoft's LinkedIn API reference, read on October 17, 2026. Where LinkedIn's own pages disagree (10 or 15 minutes, 500 MB or 5 GB), the page shows both and the safe choice. LinkedIn publishes no ideal length for organic video, so the ruler marks no sweet spot.

- LinkedIn Help Center, [Video sharing troubleshooting](https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a548372), Read Oct 2026. Length, file size, resolution, aspect ratio, frame and bit rates.
- LinkedIn Help Center, [Video specifications for your LinkedIn Pages and Career Pages](https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a1311816), Read Oct 2026. Last updated about 2022: 10 minutes, 5 GB.
- Microsoft Learn (LinkedIn API), [Videos API](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/linkedin/marketing/community-management/shares/videos-api), Feb 2026
- LinkedIn Marketing Solutions Help, [Video ads advertising specifications](https://www.linkedin.com/help/lms/answer/a424737), Read Oct 2026
- LinkedIn Help Center, [LinkedIn Live broadcasting FAQ](https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a548518), Read Oct 2026
- LinkedIn Help Center, [LinkedIn Live overview](https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a554240), Read Oct 2026
- LinkedIn Help Center, [Full-screen vertical video on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a6290168), Read Oct 2026
- Metricool, [LinkedIn study 2026](https://metricool.com/press-release-linkedin-study-2026/), Apr 14, 2026

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## FAQ

### How long can a LinkedIn video be?

Up to 15 minutes when you upload in the app, and at least 3 seconds (2 from the mobile app). LinkedIn's older page for Page videos says 10 minutes, so keep Page videos under 10 to be safe.

### What is the LinkedIn video size limit?

75 KB to 5 GB in the app. The Videos API that schedulers use lists 75 KB to 500 MB in its spec, so keep scheduled videos under 500 MB.

### What is the best aspect ratio for LinkedIn video?

LinkedIn takes anything from 1:2.4 to 2.4:1. Vertical 9:16 (1080 × 1920) fills the full-screen video feed on phones; 1:1 and 16:9 work in the main feed too.

### What resolution should LinkedIn videos be?

Between 256 × 144 and 4096 × 2304 pixels, at 10 to 60 fps. 1080p is a safe choice for posts and ads.

### What is the best length for a LinkedIn video?

LinkedIn publishes no ideal length for posts. For video ads it recommends 15 to 30 seconds, so short videos qualify for every placement.

### How long can a LinkedIn video ad be?

3 seconds to 30 minutes, up to 500 MB, MP4. In-stream video ads, still in testing, can be up to 90 seconds.

### How long can LinkedIn Live last?

Up to 4 hours, and LinkedIn recommends at least 10 minutes. Since June 22, 2026, every Live must be scheduled as an event first.

### Which video formats does LinkedIn accept?

In the app: MP4, MOV, AVI, WebM, MKV, WMV and more. Through the API, the spec names MP4. Apple ProRes uploads but does not process.

### Can I post a vertical video on LinkedIn?

Yes. Vertical video is inside LinkedIn's 1:2.4 to 2.4:1 range, and any video may show in the full-screen video feed based on relevance. You cannot post straight to that feed.

### Can OmniSocials schedule LinkedIn videos?

Yes, videos up to 30 minutes, the most LinkedIn's Videos API takes, with a custom thumbnail, on your profile and your Page. OmniSocials checks the length before a post is scheduled.