TikTok

TikTok In-Feed Ad Size: 1080×1920 px

Aspect ratio 9:16 · 1080×1920 pixels · MP4, MOV, MPEG, AVI

In-Feed is TikTok's workhorse ad placement — 1080×1920 vertical video that scrolls into view between organic For You Page posts.

Dimensions
1080×1920
Aspect
9:16
Max file
500 MB
Length
5–60s
Resize to 1080×1920
UI · 130px
UI · 490px
Safe area
1080 × 1920 px

Why this size matters

TikTok's ad system reads engagement signals (watch time, replays, likes) from the first ~2 seconds. Getting past the hook window is the difference between a $3 and $30 CPA.

At a glance
Formats
MP4, MOV, MPEG, AVI
Max file size
500 MB
Length
5–60 seconds
Safe zone
Top 130px, bottom 490px, right 100px
Best for
Standard TikTok ad — appears between organic FYP videos.

Design tips that actually move the needle

  1. 01Native-first: handheld feel, on-screen captions, native fonts (SF Pro on iOS look).
  2. 02Hook must land in first 1s — face, movement, or bold text.
  3. 03Right-side 100px is UI (like/share) — never put product there.
  4. 04Bottom 490px = caption + brand + CTA. Keep critical content in the center 1080×1300.
  5. 05Sound-on always — silent TikTok ads underperform by 40-60%.

Common disapproval triggers

  • Screenshots of TikTok's own UI in the creative (fake comments, fake likes) — rejected.
  • Weight loss before/after imagery — restricted globally.
  • Watermarks from other platforms (Instagram, YouTube) — soft-limited reach.

People also ask

What's the TikTok safe zone?+

Keep content in the center 1080×1300 of the 1080×1920 frame. Top 130px is username, bottom 490px is caption + CTA, right 100px is engagement icons.

How long should a TikTok ad be?+

6-15 seconds. Under 6s doesn't earn the algorithmic "complete-view" credit; over 15s completion drops off a cliff.

Do TikTok ads need to look organic?+

Yes. Native-feeling creative outperforms polished studio work by 20-40% on CTR in most verticals.

What is 9:16 in pixels?+

For TikTok In-Feed, a 9:16 aspect ratio is 1080×1920 pixels. Any resolution with the same ratio works, but 1080×1920 px is the recommended native size and avoids upscaling.

Is 1080×1920 the right size for TikTok In-Feed?+

Yes — 1080×1920 px (9:16) is the recommended TikTok In-Feed ad size. Accepted formats: MP4, MOV, MPEG, AVI. Maximum file size: 500 MB.

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Aspect ratio reference

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