- You want to upload a TikTok
- But the video’s quality is super low
I’m going to teach you everything about fixing that poor quality.
This guide works for both video and photo TikToks.
How to Enable High-Quality Upload on TikTok
- Open the TikTok app
- Upload a video
- Click “Next” and open “More options“
- Enable “Allow high-quality uploads“
This works in +85% of the cases.
If this still doesn’t let you upload HQ TikToks, make sure to follow the rest of the guide.
Also turn off “Data Saver”
If your TikTok videos aren’t uploaded at their best quality, make sure to go to the settings and switch off the “Data Saver“.
Here’s the step-by-step process:
- Open the TikTok app
- Tap “Settings and privacy“
- Go to “Data Saver“
- Tick off the box under data saver
It works the same on both Android and iOS devices.
10 Fixes for Bad-Quality TikToks
To this day, the #1 fix for TikToks that lose quality after upload is simply checking the “Allow high-quality uploads” setting before publishing.
However: If neither that or the data saver didn’t work, follow this table.
| Setting | How to fix |
|---|---|
| 1. Android Upload Limit | 75 MB |
| 2. iOS Upload Limit | 250 MB |
| 3. Video Resolution | 1080p |
| 4. Preferred Codec | H.264 |
| 5. Aspect Ratio | Vertical (1080×1920 pixels) |
| 6. File Formats | MP4 or MOV |
| 7. Disable Data Saver | Turn off for better quality |
| 8. Upload Method | Desktop for better performance |
| 9. Enable HD Upload | Activate HD option in settings |
| 10. Compression | Do it to avoid TikTok compression |
You could use any video compressor online. Most are free!
FAQs
1. Why is TikTok video quality bad when uploaded?
TikTok video quality is bad when uploaded due to compression applied by the app to reduce file size and loading times.
To improve quality, ensure your video is high-resolution and try uploading it directly to other platforms like YouTube to avoid excessive compression.
2. How do I stop TikTok from reducing quality?
To minimize quality reduction on TikTok, upload videos in high resolution and use the highest quality settings available. Also, ensure your internet connection is stable and avoid excessive video editing that could lower quality.
3. Does TikTok support 4K in 2024?
No, TikTok doesn’t support 4K quality in 2024. Instead, TikTok supports 1080×1920 videos on a 9:16 aspect ratio.
Higher resolutions are typically compressed during the upload process.
Thanks a lot for reading this,
David Ch
Head of the Editing Team at SendShort
