TikTok Format for Stream Clips: Size, Length and Safe Zones (2026)
Dimensions (1080 × 1920), 9:16 ratio, length limits, the areas covered by TikTok’s interface and where to put your facecam: the exact format for stream clips on TikTok in 2026.
FRLire en françaisA well-chosen stream clip can lose half its impact if it is badly framed: subtitles hidden behind buttons, facecam cut off, text too small. Here is the format to aim for on TikTok, checked in October 2026.
Dimensions and ratio
- 9:16 vertical ratio
- 1080 × 1920 pixels
- MP4 file (H.264), at 30 or 60 frames per second depending on your source
TikTok also accepts 16:9 and square videos, but a vertical video fills the whole phone screen. A stream recorded in 16:9 therefore needs to be reframed.
Length
Most accounts can post videos up to 10 minutes long, and TikTok is gradually opening uploads up to 60 minutes. For a stream clip, the useful length is much shorter: a strong moment usually fits in 15 to 60 seconds.
The areas covered by the interface
On a 1080 × 1920 canvas, TikTok’s interface covers part of the picture. TikTok’s ad guidelines recommend keeping key content roughly:
- 130 px from the top (tabs)
- 480 px from the bottom (caption, username, sound)
- 140 px from the right (like, comment and share buttons)
- 44 px from the left
Where to put the facecam
The most common layout for a stream: webcam at the top, gameplay at the bottom, each taking about half the screen. Your face stays readable and the game keeps enough room for the action to make sense. For a pure gameplay moment, a full-screen gameplay crop can be enough.
The right format, without redoing it every time
EditorLAB exports straight to 9:16, at 1080 × 1920 on paid plans (720p on Free), with facecam mode and subtitles placed in the visible area. Paste your VOD link or upload a file, and your clips come out in the right format.
Pricing is based on the length of the video analyzed, not on the number of clips: Free: 2 h of video per month, free; Creator: 20 h of video per month for €19/month; Pro: 60 h of video per month for €49/month; Studio: 150 h of video per month for €99/month. Maximum video length per plan: Free 2 h, Creator 8 h, Pro 8 h, Studio 12 h. The app is in French for now.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ideal TikTok video size?
1080 × 1920 pixels, 9:16 ratio, as an MP4 file.
How long can a TikTok video be?
Up to 10 minutes for most accounts, and up to 60 minutes for accounts that have access (October 2026).
Where should subtitles go on TikTok?
Above the bottom third of the screen: the bottom is covered by the caption and username, the right side by the buttons.