how to upload video to linkedin

How to Upload a Video to LinkedIn

Uploading videos to LinkedIn is a powerful way to engage with your professional network, share insights, and showcase your company or personal brand. Whether you're posting to your personal profile, company page, or LinkedIn group, the process is straightforward. This guide will walk you through the steps to upload videos to LinkedIn, including tips for company pages and troubleshooting common issues.

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Upload Video to LinkedIn

To upload a video to LinkedIn:

1. Click the Media icon in the share box at the top of your LinkedIn homepage.
2. Select Upload from computer to choose your video file.
3. After selecting your video, you can edit its details, such as adding a video thumbnail or captions.
4. Click Next, then adjust your post settings, including visibility and who can comment.
5. Type your post content in the What do you want to talk about? field (optional).
6. Click Post to share your video with your network.

Alternatively, you can directly drag and drop or copy and paste the video into the share box.

LinkedIn Video Upload Limit

When uploading videos to LinkedIn, keep in mind the following limits and requirements:

• Maximum file size: 5GB
• Minimum file size: 75KB
• Maximum video duration: 15 minutes from desktop, 10 minutes from the mobile app
• Minimum video duration: 3 seconds
• Resolution range: 256x144 to 4096x2304
• Aspect ratio: 1:2.4 - 2.4:1
• Frame rates: 10fps - 60 fps
• Bit rates: 192 kbps - 30 Mbps

Ensure your video meets these specifications to avoid upload issues.

How to Upload Video on LinkedIn Company Page

For company pages, LinkedIn has phased out the Products & Services tab, but you can still share videos through:

• Showcase Pages: Create a dedicated page for your key products or services and post updates, including videos.
• Company Updates: Share videos directly with your followers through company updates. You can include Vimeo and YouTube videos to engage with your audience.

To post a video on your company page, navigate to the Start a Post section and follow the same steps as uploading a video to your personal profile.

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LinkedIn Video Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues while uploading videos to LinkedIn, consider the following tips:

• Check if your video file type is supported (e.g., MP4, MOV).
• Ensure the video meets LinkedIn's file size, duration, and quality requirements.
• Stay in the LinkedIn app while uploading from mobile devices to prevent upload interruptions.
• Videos stored on iCloud must be moved to your device's local memory before uploading via the LinkedIn mobile app.

Following these guidelines will help you share your videos successfully on LinkedIn.

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