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Threads specifications

Find current Threads specifications for profiles, images, carousels and videos. Compare dimensions, aspect ratios, file formats and source guidance.

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Profile Photo

Recommended
Dimensions320×320
Aspect ratio1:1
FormatImage
File typeJPG, PNG
Status Recommended canvas
Reviewed
Source Threads Help Center
NotesRecommended square canvas. Threads allows a profile picture or an import from Instagram but does not publish a required pixel size.

Post Images

Recommended
Dimensions1080×1920
Aspect ratio9:16
FormatImage
File typeJPG, PNG
Status Recommended canvas
Reviewed
Source Threads Help Center
NotesRecommended full-screen canvas. Threads’ official Help Center confirms photo posting but does not publish exact dimensions or upload limits.

Carousel Content

Recommended
Dimensions1080×1920
Aspect ratio9:16
FormatImage
File typeJPG, PNG
Status Recommended canvas
Reviewed
Source Threads Help Center
NotesRecommended full-screen carousel canvas. Meta confirms posts can combine photos and videos but does not publish exact media dimensions or limits.

Carousel Content

Recommended
Dimensions1080×1920
Aspect ratio9:16
FormatVideo
File typeMP4, MOV
SettingsH.264 compression, square pixels, fixed frame rate, progressive scan and stereo AAC audio compression at 128kbps+.
Status Recommended canvas
Reviewed
Source Threads Help Center
NotesRecommended full-screen carousel canvas. Meta confirms posts can combine photos and videos but does not publish an exact file-size limit.

Post Videos

Recommended
Dimensions1080×1920
Aspect ratio9:16
FormatVideo
File typeMP4, MOV
SettingsH.264 compression, square pixels, fixed frame rate, progressive scan and stereo AAC audio compression at 128kbps+.
Status Recommended canvas
Reviewed
Source Threads Help Center
NotesRecommended full-screen canvas. Threads’ current Help article does not publish a universal resolution, duration or upload-size limit.