Media Requirements
Image and video requirements for Snapchat posts.
Every post needs exactly 1 media item; a video outside these limits is rejected rather than compressed.
Images
| Property | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Formats | JPEG, PNG |
| Max file size | 20 MB |
| Recommended dimensions | 1080 x 1920 px |
| Aspect ratio | 9:16 (portrait) |
Videos
| Property | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Format | MP4 |
| Max file size | 500 MB |
| Duration | 5 to 60 seconds |
| Min resolution | 540 x 960 px |
| Recommended dimensions | 1080 x 1920 px |
| Aspect ratio | 9:16 (portrait) |
Zernio encrypts the file with AES-256-CBC before uploading it to Snapchat. Upload files through the media endpoint to get a URL that qualifies.
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