telegram video size limit.

A file budget divided by duration gives you a bitrate. For a 30 second clip targeting 4 MB with 96 kbps of audio:

(4,194,304 bytes x 8) / 30s / 1000 = 1118 kbps total
1118 - 96 kbps audio  = 1022 kbps of video

Basketweaver runs this for you and steps the resolution down when the numbers cannot be met at a watchable quality.

Open the converter with the Telegram target already set, or convert on your phone:

Telegram plays WebM inline and also accepts it as a video sticker source. The generous ceiling means size is rarely the constraint here; a smaller file mostly buys faster sending on mobile data.

What is the largest video I can upload to Telegram?

Telegram accepts uploads up to 2 GB. That figure was read on 2026-09-01 from Telegram's own documentation.

Is the limit higher on Telegram Premium?

Yes. Premium raises the ceiling to 4 GB, against 2 GB otherwise. A file under 4 MB clears both, so converting removes the need to care which you have.

How do I get a video under 2 GB?

Convert it to WebM with Basketweaver. Output is capped at 4 MB, which is inside Telegram's 2 GB ceiling, so a converted clip always fits. Conversion runs on your own device or in your own browser.

What bitrate do I need for a 30 second clip?

Budget 1022 kbps of video alongside 96 kbps of audio. That is the target size in bits divided by the duration, minus the audio track. Basketweaver works this out for you and lowers the resolution when the maths cannot be met.

Is this limit still current?

It was checked on 2026-09-01 against Telegram's own documentation. Platforms change these quietly, so the source is linked on this page for you to confirm.