LinkedIn video posts consistently drive higher engagement than text-only content, but quality matters on a professional platform. LinkedIn recommends H.264 MP4 with AAC audio — and videos that are clear, stable, and properly encoded get autoplay in the feed. Encoding your video correctly before upload ensures it plays smoothly on desktop and mobile without buffering or quality degradation.
Try a LinkedIn-ready H264 MP4 encode at 720p. Create a free account for up to 8K/120fps and production workflows.
MP4 with H.264 video and AAC audio is LinkedIn's recommended format. It supports the widest range of upload tools and produces the most reliable autoplay in the LinkedIn feed.
LinkedIn allows videos up to 5 GB, but practically, 1080p H.264 MP4 files for typical 1–5 minute LinkedIn posts are 100–500 MB — well within limits and fast to upload.
Yes. LinkedIn autoplays videos in the feed on mute. The first few seconds of your video are critical — ensure your visual content is engaging from frame one. Our encoder preserves every detail in those opening frames.
LinkedIn accepts up to 4096×2304 resolution. However, most LinkedIn video is consumed on mobile and desktop at 1080p or lower. Encoding at 1080p keeps file size manageable and loading fast in the feed.
Use the public encoder above for a capped 720p preview, or create an account for 1080p+ production exports. For very long videos (10–15 min), 720p further reduces file size without visible quality loss on mobile screens where LinkedIn content is primarily consumed.
The public encoder is useful for quick previews. For larger files, up to 8K/120fps output, bulk jobs, API access, storage outputs, and webhooks, create an account and run production workflows with predictable NEU estimates.