This post from MiniTool MovieMaker (a free Windows movie maker) will discuss the Bluesky video size limit and give effective ways to optimize your video for this platform.

In the ever-changing world of social media, Bluesky has emerged as a promising platform where users can share short posts containing text, images, and videos, and it has also been considered one of the best alternatives to Twitter (X). More and more people flock to Bluesky to share their thoughts. One common question is about the Bluesky video file size limit. In this blog post, we’ll dive into everything you need to know about Bluesky’s video file size restrictions and offer simple methods to compress video for Bluesky.

Bluesky Video Size Limit

Previously, Bluesky allowed you to upload one video per post, and if the video is less than 60 seconds long, the video size should not exceed 50MB. Otherwise, you would be notified with an error message saying “The selected video is larger than 50MB”. Still, Bluesky lets you upload videos that are less than 1 minute and no larger than 50MB.

How long can videos be on Bluesky? Bluesky currently supports 3-minute video. In other words, you can now upload a video up to 3 minutes per post. How about the file size limit? Although the new file size cap is not listed, it should be larger than 50MB and less than 100MB, as I successfully uploaded several videos that are between 1-3 minutes in length and under 100MB.

What video format does Bluesky support? Currently, this platform supports MP4, M4V, MPG, MPEG, MOV, and WebM video files.

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Tips to Bypass Bluesky Video File Size Limit

If you want to share videos on Bluesky without running into file size issues, here are some tips to help you bypass the Bluesky video size limit.

1. Trim unnecessary footage: Keep your video short. Remove unnecessary parts or long intros/outros to reduce the video file size.

2. Downscale the resolution: High-resolution videos (like 4K) usually produce large file sizes. Consider lowering the resolution to 1080p or 720p, which is still high-quality but much smaller in size.

3. Compress your video: Use a video compressor to reduce the file size without significantly compromising quality, such as HandBrake.

4. Choose the right video format: Generally speaking, MP4 files with H.264 encoding tend to offer a good balance between quality and file size.

5. Reduce the video bitrate: Lowering the bitrate can significantly reduce file size. However, be careful not to lower the bitrate too much, as this can cause a noticeable drop in video quality.

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How to Optimize Video for Bluesky

Here are 2 excellent tools to help you compress video for Bluesky.

Option 1: MiniTool MovieMaker

MiniTool MovieMaker is an easy-to-use video editor without watermark that provides various editing tools and effects. It enables you to crop, rotate, split, and trim video files, adjust the video speed, add text, apply filters, decorate your footage with stickers and frames, change the video aspect ratio, and more.

Therefore, you can use this application to optimize videos and create high-quality content for Bluesky. Here’s how to compress video for Bluesky with MiniTool MovieMaker.

Step 1. Click the button below to download video editor and install it on your computer.

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Step 2. After getting into the main interface, click the Import Media Files button to upload your video and add it to the timeline.

Step 3. To trim a video, hover your mouse over the beginning or end of the video until the Trim icon appears, then drag the icon inwards.

Trim a video in MiniTool MovieMaker

Step 4. Click the Export button in the upper right corner to open the Export window.

Step 5. On the Export window, adjust the video parameters as needed. Set the Format to MP4 and select a resolution (1920×1080 or 1280×720). Click Settings, set Quality to Better or Good, adjust the Bit Rate, and click OK to save changes. Then, check the estimated file size.

Adjust video parameters in MiniTool MovieMaker

Step 6. If you’re happy with the result, click the Export button to export the video.

Option 2: MiniTool Video Converter

MiniTool Video Converter is a free video converter without watermark, supporting a wide range of video file formats. It also lets you convert the video encoder, frame rate, bitrate, and resolution. Therefore, you can use this software to bypass the Bluesky video file size limit with ease.

Additionally, MiniTool Video Converter is capable of converting audio files, extracting audio from videos, and capturing your computer screen for free.

Follow the steps to compress video for Bluesky with MiniTool Video Converter.

Step 1. Download the video compressor for Bluesky on your PC by clicking the button below.

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Step 2. Launch the software after installation, and click the Add or Drag files here to start conversion area to open your video.

Step 3. Click the diagonal arrow in the Target box, go to the Video tab, and click MP4 on the left sidebar. Select a low-resolution profile and check the estimated file size in the Target box.

Click the diagonal arrow in MiniTool Video Converter

Step 3. If you want to create a custom MP4 format, click + Create Custom. On the Settings window, set Encoder to H264, select the desired video resolution, frame rate, and bitrate, and click Create.

Create a custom MP4 format in MiniTool Video Converter

Step 4. Select the custom MP4 format to set it as output format and click the Convert button to start the compression task. Once done, go to the Converted tab, and click the Show in folder button to locate the converted video file.

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Conclusion

Bluesky video size limit depends on the video length. If the video is less than 1 minute long, it should not exceed 50MB; if the video is longer than 1 minute and less than 3 minutes, it should not be larger than 100MB.

If your video does not meet the Bluesky upload requirements, follow the steps above to compress and optimize your footage. Whether you are a regular user or a content creator, these tips will help you effectively manage your uploads to enhance your sharing experience.

Finally, if you have problems using MiniTool MovieMaker or Video Converter, please contact us via [email protected] for help.

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