Uploading videos to Facebook is a great way to share memories and moments with friends and family. With Facebook’s video uploading features, you can upload videos directly from your computer or mobile device.
What are the requirements for uploading videos to Facebook?
Facebook has a few requirements when it comes to uploading videos:
- Video file formats: You can upload videos in MOV, AVI, MP4, MPEG, MPG, WMV, 3GP, WEBM, MKV formats
- Video length: Videos can be up to 240 minutes long
- Video file size: Files must be up to 4GB in size
- Resolution: Videos should have a resolution of 1920×1080 or lower for optimal playback
As long as your video meets these requirements, you should be able to upload it successfully to Facebook.
How do I upload a video from my computer?
Uploading videos from your computer to Facebook is easy to do:
- Log into your Facebook account
- Go to your profile page and click on “Photo/Video” at the top
- Click on “Upload Photos/Video”
- Click on “Select Photos/Video”
- Navigate to and select the video file you want to upload from your computer
- Edit the video title and add a description (optional)
- Select the audience who can view the video
- Click “Post”
The video will start uploading and processing on Facebook’s servers. This may take some time depending on the video size and length. Once processing is complete, the video will be live on your Facebook page or profile.
How can I upload a video from my Android device?
Uploading videos from an Android device to Facebook is a simple process:
- Open the Facebook app on your Android device
- Tap on the status update box at the top
- Tap on “Photo/Video”
- Select the video you want to upload from your device
- You can trim the video length within the Facebook app
- Write a caption or description if desired
- Tap on “Post” to upload the video to Facebook
The Facebook app for Android compresses and optimizes videos before uploading so they take up less space on Facebook’s servers. The upload and processing time will depend on the video quality and length.
How do I upload a video from my iPhone or iPad?
You can easily upload videos to Facebook from iPhone and iPad devices:
- Open the Facebook app on your iOS device
- Tap on the status box at the top to create a new post
- Tap on “Photo/Video”
- Select “Camera Roll” to choose a saved video or tap “Camera” to record a new video
- Edit the video length or apply filters (optional)
- Enter a caption or description (optional)
- Tap “Post” to upload it to Facebook
The Facebook app will compress and process the video before uploading it. Upload time will depend on the size and quality of your video.
How do I upload a video longer than 240 minutes?
Facebook limits videos to 240 minutes in length. If you have a longer video that you want to share, there are couple options:
- Trim or split the video into multiple 240 minute parts or shorter using video editing software, then upload each part separately.
- Upload the full length video to YouTube or Vimeo, then embed or share the link to it on Facebook.
- Use video compression software or online tools to reduce the size and length of the video before uploading.
Uploading extremely long videos directly to Facebook is not possible due to their restrictions. Trimming, splitting into parts, linking externally, or compression are your best options.
What are the optimal video formats and settings for Facebook?
To ensure your videos look great and stream smoothly on Facebook feeds, use these optimal settings:
- File formats: MP4 or MOV
- Video Codec: H.264
- Resolution: 720p (HD) or lower
- Bitrate: 1-4 Mbps
- Frame rate: 23.98 or 29.97 fps
- Square 1:1 aspect ratio works best
Using the ideal compression, aspect ratio, frame rate, and resolution will help your videos achieve faster upload speeds and higher video quality on Facebook.
How can I edit or trim my video before uploading?
Before uploading your video to Facebook, you may want to edit or trim it to the desired length or to enhance the quality:
- Use free video editing apps like iMovie, Windows Movie Maker, or the Facebook app’s editing tools.
- Download standalone editing software like Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve to trim, cut and optimize.
- Use online video editors like ClipChamp, Kapwing, or WeVideo which allow quick trimming.
- Trim on your smartphone: iOS has built in trimming and Android apps like Videoshop work well.
Taking a few minutes to edit or trim your video before uploading can help it look more polished and streamlined on Facebook.
What options do I have when uploading?
When uploading videos to Facebook, you have a few options to choose from:
- Privacy: Select who can view your video – public, friends, or limited list.
- Posting: Post the video on your timeline, in a Facebook group, or share privately via Messenger.
- Tagging: Tag friends who are in the video or location.
- Feeling/Activity: Select a feeling or activity to display with the video.
- Editing: Trim clips or select a cover image before posting.
- Captions: Add captions or subtitles to your video.
Take advantage of these options to control how and where your video gets shared on Facebook.
How can I check the progress of a video upload?
There are a couple ways to check the status of a Facebook video upload:
- When uploading, there is a progress bar showing upload progress.
- Notifications are shown when the upload completes and video is processed.
- Check the video in your Videos section – icons display processing progress.
- The percentage shows below the video when pending processing.
Large or long videos may take significant time to fully process after uploading – be patient. You will be notified when it is ready.
What happens if my video upload fails?
If your Facebook video upload fails, here are some things to try:
- Check your internet connection speed – slow networks can disrupt uploads.
- Compress videos to smaller file sizes for faster uploading.
- Try uploading again from a different device or network.
- Restart your device and the Facebook app before retrying.
- Convert to a compatible format like MP4 if unsupported.
- Contact Facebook support if issues persist.
Uploading errors are often temporary network issues. Compressing videos and trying again typically resolves most failed uploads.
Why does my video look pixelated on Facebook?
If your video appears overly compressed or pixelated on Facebook, try the following fixes:
- Upload the highest resolution version possible – at least 720p HD.
- Avoid extreme compression – use higher bitrate presets when encoding.
- Ensure proper lighting when recording – low light causes extra noise.
- Pick sharp footage without artifacts to start with.
- Use the optimal encoding settings like H.264 codec and reasonable frame rates.
- Facebook also adds compression, so some quality loss is expected.
Uploading the best quality footage possible will help minimize quality loss from Facebook’s compression. But some minor pixelation may be unavoidable.
Can I replace a video after uploading?
Yes, Facebook allows you to replace an already uploaded video if needed:
- Go to the video post on your Profile or Page.
- Click on the downward arrow at top right of the video.
- Select “Edit Video” from the menu.
- Choose “Replace Video” on the next screen.
- Pick the new video file you want to upload.
The new video will be uploaded and replace the existing one. All previous views and comments will be retained.
How can I delete a video I uploaded?
To delete a video you’ve uploaded to Facebook:
- Go to the video post on your Profile or Page.
- Click on the dropdown arrow at top right corner.
- Select “Delete” from the menu.
- Confirm you want to delete the video when prompted.
The video will be immediately deleted. However, if the video was shared elsewhere already, those instances will not be deleted.
Can I download a video I uploaded to Facebook?
Yes, downloading your own videos from Facebook is easy:
- Go to your video post on Facebook.
- Click on the downward arrow at top right corner.
- Select “Download” from the menu.
- The video file will be saved to your device’s downloads folder.
You may need to log into Facebook on a desktop browser to access the download option. Downloaded videos can then be edited, saved, or reuploaded as needed.
Conclusion
Uploading videos to Facebook is a great way to share your favorite moments and connect with friends and family. By following the requirements, optimizing video settings, and using the mobile apps or desktop site, you can easily post videos from any device. Trimming, editing, replacing, and managing your videos can help ensure you put your best footage forward on Facebook.