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LinkedIn Video Bitrate Calculator

Ensure your thought leadership and corporate video content plays crisply on LinkedIn. Export optimal 1:1, 16:9, or 9:16 videos within the 5 GB organic ceiling.

Last Updated: November 4, 2026

Live Computed Result:8,000 kbps
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Video Specifications & Target Platform
Official Doc↗
Sourced from LinkedIn Video (Organic Feed) documentation ↗ · Verified on 2026-11-04

Requires ~25% higher bitrate allocation.

Optimal Bitrate TargetOfficial Doc↗
Safe Ingest
8,000 kbps
≈ 8 Mbps (Safe range: 5,600 – 10,800 kbps)
Bits / Pixel (BPP)
0.0643
Good / Standard Stream
Audio Track
160 kbps AAC
48 kHz Stereo
LinkedIn Video (Organic Feed) Platform Ingest Rules

Organic feed uploads allow up to 15 minutes duration and 5 GB file size with bitrates from 192 kbps to 30 Mbps (legacy Help article a524141 returned 404; figures are community-reported, not confirmed from official documentation).

Unverified↗

Sponsored Video Ad specifications (up to 30 minutes duration and 200 MB maximum file size) apply exclusively to paid advertising campaigns and are never organic limits. Organic feed posts allow up to 15 minutes and 5 GB.

Official Doc↗Verified: 2026-11-04

Official LinkedIn Video Guidelines

Audited directly against LinkedIn Marketing and Creator documentation. Last verified: November 4, 2026.

5 GB Organic Cap
Format / Aspect Resolution Recommended Bitrate Max Duration Max File Size Best Use Case
Square (1:1) 1080 × 1080 4,000 – 6,000 kbps 15 Minutes 5 GB Highest Mobile Engagement
Landscape (16:9) 1920 × 1080 5,000 – 8,000 kbps 15 Minutes 5 GB Keynotes, Webinars, Demos
Vertical (9:16) 1080 × 1920 4,000 – 6,000 kbps 15 Minutes 5 GB Short-form Mobile Clips

Frequently Asked Questions: LinkedIn Video

What is the file size and duration limit for LinkedIn native videos?

For organic LinkedIn feed posts, the maximum video file size is 5 GB and maximum duration is 15 minutes (with a minimum duration of 3 seconds). Note that sponsored video ads have different constraints: maximum 200 MB file size and up to 30 minutes duration.

What is the best aspect ratio for LinkedIn video posts?

1:1 Square (1080x1080) and 4:5 vertical are the highest-performing aspect ratios on LinkedIn because over 70% of professionals browse LinkedIn via the mobile app. Square video occupies 78% more screen real estate than 16:9 landscape in the mobile feed.

What bitrate should I export for LinkedIn videos?

Export 1080p videos at 4,000 to 6,000 kbps using H.264 High Profile and stereo AAC audio at 128 kbps. Higher bitrates (over 10,000 kbps) are unnecessary and may cause initial playback buffering on mobile office networks.

Why are captions and subtitles essential on LinkedIn?

Up to 80% of LinkedIn feed videos are viewed with audio muted because professionals browse at their desks, during commutes, or in open office spaces. Always burn in open captions or upload a synchronized .SRT subtitle file.