Compress Video for Twitter/X

Twitter/X allows video uploads up to 512 MB and 2 minutes 20 seconds for standard accounts, with Blue/Premium subscribers getting longer limits. However, Twitter applies its own aggressive compression after upload, and the quality loss is especially harsh on videos that are already heavily compressed or low-resolution.

The strategy for Twitter video is counterintuitive: uploading a well-compressed, high-resolution file actually results in better post-upload quality than uploading a large, less-compressed file. Our compressor creates optimally encoded files that give Twitter's encoder the best possible source material to work with. The result is videos that look sharper in Twitter's timeline, especially on mobile where most Twitter viewing happens. For brands and creators, this quality difference can measurably impact engagement rates.