How long should a TikTok ad be? Length limits and video specs (2026)
TikTok recommends 21 to 34 seconds for most ads and 9 to 15 for TopView. In-feed ads run up to 10 minutes, TopView 60 seconds, Spark Ads any length.
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Sizes, lengths, frame rates and export settings for Reels, TikTok, Shorts, YouTube and video ads, checked against each platform's own help pages.
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