How to Send a Video Larger than 2GB on Telegram [3 Methods]

In this post from MiniTool MovieMaker (a Window movie maker), we’ll discuss the Telegram video size limit and explain several tips to avoid this limit to help you send large video files on Telegram.

Telegram Video Size Limit

Telegram Messenger, commonly known as Telegram, is a cloud-based messaging app for mobile and desktop, available for Windows, macOS, Linux, web, Android, and iOS. It allows users to send messages, share media files, and hold video calls.

When sending media and files on Telegram, the file size is limited to 2 GB. That said, the Telegram video size limit is 2 GB. This is a pretty high limit and allows users to send high-definition videos, large documents, etc.

However, how to send a video file larger than 2 GB on Telegram? If you’ve already upgraded to Telegram Premium, you don’t have to worry about the Telegram video size limit as it allows you to send files up to 4GB. If you don’t want to subscribe to Telegram Premium but need to avoid the 2 GB size limit to send large videos, there are still some workarounds.

Read on to learn how to avoid the Telegram video file size limit when sending large videos on Telegram. Additionally, these ways help reduce upload time.

Way 1: Trim or Split Videos to Avoid Telegram Video Size Limit

When you need to send a large video file on Telegram, you can split it into multiple segments, and then share them one by one. Alternatively, you can trim the video to remove unwanted sections at the beginning or end of the clip, which can reduce the file size for easy sharing on Telegram.

Whether you want to trim or split your video, a video trimmer and splitter are essential. Now, let’s see how to avoid the Telegram video size limit on various platforms by trimming and splitting videos.

Trim and Split Video for Telegram on Windows

MiniTool MovieMaker is an easy-to-use and feature-rich video editor without watermark, allowing you to trim, split, crop, rotate, flip, reverse videos, change video speed, etc. If you need to trim or split video for Telegram, MiniTool MovieMaker is an excellent tool. It also enables you to change the video resolution, bitrate, frame rate, etc. to shrink the video file size.

Here’s how to trim and split video in MiniTool MovieMaker.

Step 1. Click the button below to download MiniTool MovieMaker and complete the installation.

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Step 2. Launch this video editor and close the promotion window to access the app’s main interface.

Step 3. Click the Import Media Files button to open the video from your PC or directly drag it into the app, and click the + icon at the bottom of the clip to add it to the timeline.

Step 4. To trim the video, click to select the clip on the timeline, hover your mouse over the beginning or end of the clip until a double-headed arrow appears, then drag the arrow inward to delete the unwanted portion at the beginning or end of the video.

Step 5. To split the video, highlight it on the timeline, drag the playhead to the desired place where you want to split the video into two parts, click the scissors icon on the playhead or click the scissors icon on the timeline toolbar. Export the first segment and repeat this step if you need to split the video into multiple clips.

Step 6. To export the video, click the Export button in the upper right corner. In the Export window, you can choose the video format and output path, and choose a low resolution, frame rate, quality, and bitrate to make the file size smaller. Once your video clip is under 2 GB, click the Export button to export the video.

Other features of MiniTool MovieMaker:

Multiple pre-designed text templates to add titles, captions, and end credits to the video.
A variety of video filters and special effects to enhance your footage.
100+ video transitions to make your video more attractive and engaging.
A huge library of animated stickers to decorate your video and image.
Supports exporting MP4 videos with 4K resolution and 16:9 aspect ratio.
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Trim and Split Video for Telegram on Mac

Mac users can use iMovie to split and trim video for Telegram. iMovie is a free video editor built into most Macs. If you can’t find this application on your Mac, go to the App Store to download and install it. Also, you can adjust the video resolution, quality, and compression settings to control the video file size.

Trim and Split Video for Telegram on Android & iOS

Users who need to trim or split video for the Telegram mobile app can use the Google Photos app (Android) and the Photos app or iMovie on iPhone/iPad. Additionally, you can use many third-party video editing apps to edit and optimize videos for Telegram, such as InShot, CapCut, KineMaster, VN Video Editor, Splice Video Editor, and more.

Way 2: Compress Video for Telegram

If you want to make a video under 2GB without destroying the integrity to share it on Telegram, use a video compressor to reduce its file size. To complete this task, you can try a free video converter and compressor, like MiniTool Video Converter.

MiniTool Video Converter allows you to convert videos between a wide range of formats. If Telegram does not support your video file, convert it to Telegram with this tool. To compress your video to a smaller file size, it enables you to change the resolution, frame rate, bitrate, quality, etc. With this tool, you can convert 5 files at the same time to save you time. MiniTool Video Converter is free to use, has no file size limits, and won’t add a watermark to the exported video.

Step 1. Download and install MiniTool Video Converter on your PC.

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Step 2. Launch MiniTool Video Converter. In the Converting tab under Video Convert, click Add Files or click on the Add or Drag files here to start conversion area to upload your video.

Step 3. Click the diagonal arrow circled in the below screenshot, then go to the Video tab, and select MP4. Then, you will see several format presets and select a lower resolution than the original video to reduce the file size.

Alternatively, you can create a custom MP4 format by clicking the + Create Custom button. Set the encoder as H264, select the low resolution, frame rate, and bitrate, and click Create. Then, find and select this format as the output format.

Step 4. Then, you’ll go back to the main interface of MiniTool Video Converter. Check the size of the target video file. If you’re happy with the result, click Convert to start the task. Once done, go to the Converted tab and click the Show in folder button to locate the converted video on your PC.

HandBrake

HandBrake is a free, open-source, and cross-platform video transcoder that allows you to convert almost all video files to MP4, MKV, and WebM. It also provides a long list of presets optimized for various devices and platforms. When compressing videos with HandBrake, you can also select the encoder, frame rate, and other settings.

VLC media player

VLC is a free, open-source, portable, cross-platform media player software and streaming media server. Also, it can function as a video compressor that lets you compress your video to a small file size.

Way 3: Send a Large Video File via a Link on Telegram

Convert your video to a link if you don’t want to sacrifice video quality or remove some details to reduce the file size for easy sharing on Telegram. Generally speaking, there are 2 options you can get a shareable link for your video.

#Video Streaming Platform

Video streaming platforms like YouTube, Vimeo, and Facebook often have higher file size limits. They allow you to upload video files up to 256 GB, 250 GB, and 10 GB respectively. Therefore, you can upload your video larger than 2 GB or 4 GB to these sites to get a link. Then, send this link to your Telegram conversations.

#Cloud Storage Service

Sending a link is an effective method to bypass the Telegram video file size limit. In addition to the above video-sharing sites, you can upload videos to cloud storage services like Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, iCloud, and more to acquire a shareable link.

How to Fix Telegram Not Working on Android & iOS

You might have learned how to fix Telegram not working on Windows 11/10 in our previous article, and in this section, we will explain some tips to fix Telegram not working on Android and iOS devices.

#Restart Telegram

If the Telegram app encounters a temporary error, it may not be able to function properly. Restarting the app can fix these bugs.

#Check the Internet Connection

Make sure you have a stable Internet connection. If you’re using Wi-Fi, ensure the router is working fine, and you can also restart the router to fix Wi-Fi problems. If you’re using mobile data, check to see if your phone signal is strong. Also, you can switch between Wi-Fi and mobile data.

#Check Server Status

You can head to Telegram’s official social media channels or the DownDetector website to see if other users have reported server outages. If so, there’s nothing you can do but wait until the problem until the issue is fixed.

#Update Telegram

Another solution to Telegram not working properly is to update the app because this issue may be caused by your outdated app version. Go to the Google Play Store or App Store and search for Telegram. If a new update is available, install it.

#Restart Your Phone

Alternatively, you can close the apps and restart your phone to fix glitches and bugs with Telegram.

#Clear App Cache

You can also clear the Telegram cache when it’s not working properly. On an Android device, open the Settings app, go to Apps > Telegram > Storage > Clear cache. iPhone/iPad users need to offload and reinstall the Telegram app to delete the app cache.

#Reinstall Telegram

If your Telegram app is still not working after trying the above tips, try reinstalling the app.

Conclusion

Although 2 GB is a relatively high file size limit, some videos (such as 4K videos) can still exceed this threshold. If you don’t want to subscribe to Telegram Premium for a large file upload, you can explore the methods in this post to bypass the Telegram video size limit to help you send large video files via this service.

Finally, if you encounter any problems using MiniTool MovieMaker or MiniTool Video Converter or want to give us some feedback, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us via [email protected].

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Telegram Video Size Limit: How to Send a Large Video on Telegram