WhatsApp video size in 2025: how to send HD & long clips

Video uploads are typically capped around 64-100MB depending on your connection. To send bigger files, attach them as a document (up to 2GB). Here's how to keep quality and avoid failed uploads.

What's the WhatsApp video size limit?

About 64-100MB for standard video uploads; up to 2GB if you send it as a document.

Best settings to keep quality?

MP4 (H.264 + AAC), two-pass, 24-30 fps. Use 720p for short clips, 480p for longer ones.

Current limits

Video uploads

~64-100MB

Slower connections typically cap at 64MB, faster ones at ~100MB. If it fails, compress or send as a document.

Documents

Up to 2GB

Great for long clips while preserving higher quality. Recipients download the file without inline preview.

Status

60 seconds

Max duration for WhatsApp Status. For longer stories, split the video or send as a chat.

Heads up: Larger files upload more reliably on Wi-Fi. HD media is configurable in Settings → Storage and data → Media upload quality.

Compress vs. send as document

One-click presets that work

25MB

Ideal for many short clips. Keep audio at 96 kbps and use 720p for UI/talking head.

Open 25MB preset

50MB

Great for minute-plus videos. Use 24-30 fps; consider 480p for fast motion.

Open 50MB preset

Step-by-step

  1. Drop your video into FitToMB.
  2. Select 25MB or 50MB (or set a custom target).
  3. We run two-pass H.264 and right-size audio to keep quality.
  4. Download the MP4 and share, or attach as a document for bigger files.

Troubleshooting

My upload fails at 100MB-what now?

Compress to 50MB or send as a document (up to 2GB). Long clips may also need 24-30 fps or 480p.

How do I enable HD by default?

Open WhatsApp Settings → Storage and data → Media upload quality → choose HD.

What format plays best?

MP4 (H.264 + AAC) for widest compatibility and previews.