Each social network has its own unique limits on how many images or videos you can add to a post—some are more generous than others. Here’s a quick guide to the limits of media attachment for your future posts.
In this guide:
- Image posting limits
- Video posting limits
- Mixed media limits
- Summary: Social media posting limits across social networks
Image posting limits
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Facebook: For regular image posts (not carousels), add up to 50 images.
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LinkedIn: Add up to 20 images per post.
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Threads: Add up to 20 images per post.
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TikTok: Add up to 35 images per post
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Twitter (X): Add up to 4 images per post.
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Instagram: Add up to 10 images per post.
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Tumblr: Add up to to 10 images per post.
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Pinterest: 1 image per post.
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Reddit: 1 image per post.
Video posting limits
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Across most platforms, the limit is typically 1 video per post.
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Exception: Facebook’s carousel supports up to 10 videos.
Mixed media limits
While some platforms let you mix and match images and videos, others keep it strictly separate:
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Supported: Facebook and Instagram
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Not Supported: Twitter, Threads, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Tumblr, Reddit, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube
Summary: Social media posting limits across social networks
| Platform | Image Posting | Carousel | Mixed Media | Video Posting |
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| 50 images | 10 images or videos | ✓ | 1 video | |
| 10 images | 10 images or videos | ✓ | 1 video | |
| 20 images | Not Supported | ✕ | 1 video | |
| Threads | 20 images | Not Supported | ✕ | 1 video |
| TikTok | 35 images | Not Supported | ✕ | 1 video |
| Twitter (X) | 4 images | Not Supported | ✕ | 1 video |
| 1 image | Not Supported | ✕ | 1 video | |
| Tumblr | 10 images | Not Supported | ✕ | 1 video |
| 1 image | Not Supported | ✕ | 1 video | |
| Snapchat | Not Supported | Not Supported | ✕ | 1 video |
| YouTube | Not Supported | Not Supported | ✕ | 1 video |
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Related Reading:
Ideal image sizes and formats for your posts
Attaching images, videos, and other media to your posts
Video specs and guidelines per social network
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