Aspect Ratio, Resolution and Length: The 2026 Vertical Video Specs
The TikTok video size for 2026 is 1080 by 1920 at 9:16, and it works for Reels too. The one export for both, what gets cropped, and what costs retention.
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Text-to-Speech or Your Own Voice: What It Costs You
Does text to speech hurt TikTok reach? Not directly. It costs you the emphasis, pacing, and trust a real read carries. Here is where that shows up.
Why Your Video Looks Worse After You Upload It
Your TikTok uploads look blurry because every upload is re-encoded. Here is what survives compression, what dies in it, and how to export so it holds up.
The Only Three Gear Upgrades That Actually Move Retention
What equipment do you need for TikTok videos? Far less than the recommendations suggest. Here are the three upgrades that measurably change retention, in order.