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TikTok Ad Specs & Video Sizes (2026): Free Checker

BizSidekick Team
BizSidekick TeamJul 22, 2026
Free creative checker

TikTok Ad Spec Validator

Check video orientation, resolution, duration, format, and file size for common TikTok ad inventory.

Official source ↗
Creative type

Current asset

720×1280

9:16

1 of 3 placements ready

Results update as you edit the creative.

Vertical video inventory

Ready

The recommended TikTok-first orientation.

9:16≥ 720×1280≥ 5s · ≤ 1 min≤ 500 MB

Horizontal video inventory

Needs changes

Landscape inventory used across supported app placements.

16:9≥ 1280×720≥ 5s · ≤ 1 min≤ 500 MB
  • Aspect ratio should be 16:9.
  • Width should be at least 1280px.

Square video inventory

Needs changes

A flexible square fallback for supported placements.

1:1≥ 640×640≥ 5s · ≤ 1 min≤ 500 MB
  • Aspect ratio should be 1:1.

Reviewed against TikTok For Business in July 2026. Platform rules and account eligibility can change.

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Quick answer

TikTok is built around vertical video, but some inventory can also accept horizontal and square assets. This checker shows which orientation your file is ready for and flags the most common upload problems.

Recommended creative kit

Use 720×1280 or higher vertical MP4 creative between 5 and 60 seconds for the broadest TikTok-first fit.


TikTok Ads ad sizes and formats

The requirements below power the checker above. A result marked Ready means the file matches the dimensions, ratio, duration, format, and file-size rules represented in this guide.

Vertical video inventory

The recommended TikTok-first orientation.

video
9:16≥ 720×1280≥ 5s · ≤ 1 min≤ 500 MBmp4 / mov / mpeg / avi

Horizontal video inventory

Landscape inventory used across supported app placements.

video
16:9≥ 1280×720≥ 5s · ≤ 1 min≤ 500 MBmp4 / mov / mpeg / avi

Square video inventory

A flexible square fallback for supported placements.

video
1:1≥ 640×640≥ 5s · ≤ 1 min≤ 500 MBmp4 / mov / mpeg / avi

How to use the checker

  1. Choose the closest preset, or enter the exported file’s width and height.
  2. Select image or video, then add its format, file size, and duration.
  3. Review each placement. Ready assets can move to campaign setup; flagged assets need the listed change.
  4. Copy the results into a creative brief so designers know which variants are still missing.

The checker evaluates the file, not the message inside it. Keep logos, captions, and calls to action away from interface overlays, and preview the final ad inside the platform before publishing.

Common upload errors to avoid

  • Right shape, low resolution: an aspect ratio can match while the pixel dimensions remain too small.
  • One crop for every placement: horizontal, square, portrait, and full-screen inventory need different compositions.
  • Duration checked too late: decide the destination before editing the final cut.
  • Compressed with the wrong format: export in a format accepted by the exact placement, then check the resulting file size.
  • Safe zones ignored: interface elements can cover text even when the upload itself passes validation.

Frequently asked questions

What ad sizes should I prepare for TikTok Ads?

Use 720×1280 or higher vertical MP4 creative between 5 and 60 seconds for the broadest TikTok-first fit.

Does passing this TikTok Ads checker guarantee ad approval?

No. The checker covers the creative file rules listed here, but TikTok Ads can still review your landing page, claims, targeting, account, and policy compliance before an ad runs.

How current are these TikTok Ads ad specs?

BizSidekick reviewed these specifications against TikTok For Business in July 2026. Ad platforms can change requirements, so confirm unusual formats in the linked official documentation before launch.

Source reviewed in July 2026: TikTok For Business. Always confirm account-specific or newly released formats before launch.

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