Have you noticed annoying blurriness or bad video quality after uploading an amazing TikTok video shot on your smartphone? Disappointing right?
If you answer yes, then we have some easy hacks for you. While boosting your TikTok video quality is relatively easy, you have to follow the right approach to upload high-quality videos regularly.
In this article, we will explain why this happens and how to get your TikTok videos to HD quality.
Why is High-Quality Upload on Tiktok Important?
If you are worried about not getting enough likes or views in the video despite creating valuable content, it may be because of the poor video quality.
As per a survey conducted by Hubspot, users engage more with high-quality videos. An average TikTok user spends less than 5 seconds on every video before scrolling up. So, if your video resolutions are poor or below average, chances are your viewer might scroll up no matter how good your video is.
Reasons Why Your TikTok Videos May Have Poor Quality?
I understand the frustration with your TikTok video quality not being up to the mark, and it’s natural to want an easy fix. But let’s take a step back and play detective to figure out what’s going on. Knowing these reasons is not just about understanding the problem; it’s your first step toward a solution. Ready to dive in and boost that quality? Let’s get started!
Reason 1: Improper Video Quality Settings for TikTok Videos
The major reason why Tiktok doesn’t refer your videos to your audience is because you may be uploading the videos in incorrect format.
Reason 2: Your TikTok videos are not compressed properly
Every video upload in TikTok undergoes compression if the file size is huge. Even if you are uploading a high-quality video, the compression by TikTok may ruin your video quality.
Reason 3: Bad Internet Connectivity
If your internet connection is poor or slow, TikTok uses heavier compression on that particular video to make it an even smaller file size. This unstable connection may lower the video quality.
Reason 4: Your server capacity is limited
Unfortunately, if your device capacity is limited and you don’t have enough space, your video quality may suffer, impacting your performance on TikTok.
How to Fix Bad Quality Videos on TikTok?
If you are looking to fix the bad video quality on your TikTok videos, here are some tips to work on that
Optimizing Video Settings Before Recording
Here are a list of video settings that you can work on to improve the quality of the videos
- Upload Size: Ensure the video size is less than 250 MB from an IOS device and 75 MB from an Android device.
- Improve Video Resolution(Record in 4k Export in 1080p): Ever wonder why your TikTok video quality doesn’t seem as clear as the TikTok stars? Let me let you in on their secret – they record in 4K resolution, then export in 1080p before uploading. Try this hack before uploading your video.
- Upload in Vertical Video Format(1080×1920 pixels): Always upload your videos in 1080 by 1980 pixels for best quality uploads on TikTok.
- Best Video Formats on TikTok: Videos shot in MP4 or MOV are the ones that get uploaded in high quality. Always check your video format and convert it to MP4 or MOV to avoid downgraded quality.
- Best codec and video compression method for TikTok is H.264. The H.264 codec keeps your video quality high but low file size, perfect for TikTok uploads. For example, it can help make a large 300 MB video easier to upload without losing clarity.
Ensuring Optimal Connectivity: Stable Internet and Disabling Data Saver for TikTok Uploads
Ensure Stable Internet Connection: As mentioned earlier, a poor internet connection may lead to further compression in the video and become even more blurry than before. Always do a quick internet speed test of your internet connection to ensure optimum quality upload.
Disable Data Saver Option: One of the reasons why your video resolution turns out to be so bad might be because of this default setting in TikTok. Don’t worry; we have got you covered.
Check if the Data Saver option is on by default in your TikTok account. If the data saver is switched on, TikTok will compress your videos to a lower quality to minimize the video size and thus lead to lower recommended video resolution( <1080p) & blurry videos.
Here’s how to deactivate this “Data Saver” aka vibe killer mode, to produce better quality videos after upload:
- Go to the Me tab in the TikTok platform (mobile version only)
- Click on the three dots in the top right section and open your account settings
- Go to Cache & Cellular data options
- And voila, you find the Data Saver option. Don’t forget to turn “Data Saver” off!!
Enable the HD option to allow high-quality uploads on TikTok.
Before buying a high-end DSLR camera, try this TikTok HD upload hack. Activating the HD video upload functionality is truly game-changing. You’ll see a massive improvement in quality, views, and follower count. Say goodbye to losing out on engagement due to distorted, grainy videos!
To ensure your TikTok videos are uploaded in high quality, follow these steps:
- Start the Upload Process: Tap the plus “+” icon on Tiktok to create or upload your pre-recorded videos. Feel free to add text, effects, filters, or animations as desired.
- Proceed to Post Settings: After finishing your video edits, tap “Next” in the bottom right corner. This will lead you to the Post settings screen.
- Enable HD Uploads: In Post settings, tap the “More Options” button, typically located in the bottom left corner. Toggle the “Upload HD” setting here to ensure high-quality uploads.
- Upload your video in HD: With HD uploads enabled, tap the “Post” button in the bottom right to finalize uploading your TikTok video in optimal high-definition quality.
Conclusion
We hope this article marks the beginning of your journey towards higher-quality TikTok uploads. And the best part? You don’t need fancy equipment or expensive apps. Just follow these simple steps, and you’re good to go. Get ready to see your TikTok videos shine like never before.