Twitter Video Formats Explained: MP4, GIF, and More
Common Twitter Video Formats MP4 (MPEG-4) Most common format on Twitter Universal compatibility across devices Good compression with quality retention Supports audio and video GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) Short, looping videos without audio Smaller file sizes than MP4 Wide compatibility for web sharing Limited to 256 colors MOV (QuickTime Movie) Apple’s format, mainly from iOS uploads High quality but larger files Limited compatibility on some devices Often converted to MP4 by Twitter Quality Levels Available HD (High Definition) 1920x1080 resolution or higher Best quality but larger file sizes Recommended for desktop viewing May take longer to download SD (Standard Definition) 720p or lower resolution Smaller file sizes for mobile Faster downloads on slow connections Good for social sharing Choosing the Right Format For Personal Use MP4 HD: Best overall choice Maintains quality and compatibility Works on all devices For Social...