Telegram allows large files, but big videos take long to upload and download on mobile data. Compressing them saves traffic for you and your recipients.
Telegram file size limits
How to send a video on Telegram
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Compress the video here — the Telegram preset or a custom size.
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Download the result.
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In Telegram, tap the paperclip and choose the video.
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Send it as a video so it plays right in the chat.
Common problems
- Uploading takes forever
- Large files upload slowly on mobile networks. Compress to a smaller custom size, such as 50 MB.
- Bots reject the video
- Telegram bots have much smaller limits than chats. Use “Custom size” with the bot’s limit.
- The video plays as a file
- SelfKit saves MP4, which Telegram streams right in the chat. Send it as a video, not as a file.
