10 Common Twitter Problems And The Best Ways To Fix Them – SlashGear

Twitter allows you to share pictures, gifs, and videos with your followers. There are, however, limitations, namely a maximum of four photos per tweet, and a video limit of 140 seconds. If you find that you cannot upload certain pictures, gifs, or videos while following these guidelines, a few restrictions may be the root of the problem.

Here’s how to fix pictures, gifs, or videos that won’t upload to Twitter:

1. Check the size of the file you want to upload: If you’re posting pictures or gifs from the Twitter app, there is a 5MB size limitation. Desktop users have a bit more leeway, with pictures and gifs extending to 15MB. Therefore, check the size of the picture or gif you want to upload and make sure it’s within Twitter’s upload guidelines. The same applies to videos, which carry a size restriction of 512MB, but this applies to both the app and desktop versions.
2. Scale down your media: Now that you’ve found that your media may be too big for the Twitter platform, you can try downloading a third-party compression app. These are often found on the App Store or Google Play Store, and can significantly reduce the size of your media. There is a trade though, and that comes in the form of quality. Your pictures or videos will likely not be as clear as the original.
3. Twitter Blue: Twitter Blue allows you to extend the upload length and size of your videos. Desktop users can upload a 2GB 60-minute file in 1080p, whereas app enjoyers can upload videos up to 10 minutes on Android and iOS. Unfortunately, Twitter Blue is a subscription service and is charged at $8 a month or $84 a year.