Bluesky Increases Video Limits and File Sizes on Social Network

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Bluesky Increases Video Limits and File Sizes on Social Network
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  1. Social network Bluesky said on Tuesday that it is now increasing video limits on the platform to 10 minutes. Previously, the platform allowed three-minute-long videos, a limit that it raised last year. This makes it more competitive with other text-based platforms that by default allow for shorter video uploads

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    Incidentally, this change means that other apps running on the decentralized AT Protocol network will also be able to host longer videos. This includes stuff like Bluescreen, Reelo and Skylight, among others. This updated limit puts Bluesky on par with TikTok, which also allows up to 10-minute videos. Meta's Threads app, another X competitor like Bluesky, only lets users post videos up to five minutes in length.

  2. It has also increased the maximum file size for videos, which makes sense. Videos can now be up to 300MB. The platform has also promised that upload speeds have been improved, so videos will "upload 2–3x faster."

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    In addition to increasing the video length, the company said in a post that users can now upload a maximum file size of 300MB. Plus, it mentioned that upload speed is now 2x-3x faster.

  3. While X lets free users upload 140-second videos, it has made it easier for paying users to upload 3-4-hour-long videos with sizes up to 16GB to increase video consumption on its network. The company also launched a new video editor to encourage users to upload original content on its platform.

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    As for X, free users can only upload videos up to 140 seconds long. People who pony up for a blue check mark, however, can upload hours of video up to 16GB in size. This has made X the place to be for illegal leaks of full movies, like that whole Avatar Aang fiasco. Both The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day were also recently leaked onto the platform.

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  1. 01 TechCrunch

    Social platforms have made concerted efforts to make their services video-friendly. Meta-owned rival, Threads, allows five-minute-long videos on its site.

  2. 02 Engadget

    We can't wait to see what you'll create! NOW PLAYING: "Rent Control," by @shing.bsky.social and @jayackley.bsky.social

  3. 03 ZDNet

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Original Articles (3)

Enterprise Bluesky now lets you upload 10-minute long videos — TechCrunch
Consumer Bluesky now supports 10-minute videos — Engadget
Enterprise This Blink security camera can last up to 2 years on one charge - and it's on sale — ZDNet