Source: https://mindstamp.com/help/maximum-video-length-and-file-size
Generated from the Help Center records: 2026-10-05

# What is the maximum video length and file size?

Topic: [Videos and playback](https://mindstamp.com/help/videos) · Updated: 2026-09-25

## Short answer

A video can be up to 8 hours long. On the Basic plan, each video can be up to 30 minutes; Core and higher plans have no plan length limit. The largest file you can upload is 2 GB during the free trial, 5 GB on Basic, 10 GB on Core, and has no limit on Pro and higher plans.

## Steps

1. Select **New video**, then **Upload**.
2. Read the note under the upload box. It shows the accepted formats and your maximum file size, for example "up to 5 GB" or "no file size limit".
3. If your file is too large, compress it (see below) or move to a plan with a higher limit.
4. If your video is longer than your plan allows, shorten it in a video editor or move to Core or higher.

![Upload panel on the Mindstamp New video page, with the note that lists supported formats and the file size limit highlighted](https://cdn.mindstamp.com/website2026/help/video-upload-file-size-note.webp)

_The note under the upload area shows the formats you can upload and the file size limit for your plan._

## Length by plan

- Basic: up to 30 minutes for each video.
- Core, Pro, Scale and Ultra: no plan length limit.
- All plans: uploads can be up to 8 hours long.

## Upload file size by plan

The file size limit applies to files you upload. A video you link from Vimeo, Wistia or your own storage is not uploaded to Mindstamp.

- Free trial: 2 GB for each file.
- Basic: 5 GB for each file.
- Core: 10 GB for each file.
- Pro, Scale, Ultra and Enterprise: no file size limit.

## Accepted formats

The upload box accepts video files such as MP4, MOV and WebM. The **Link** source accepts a direct MP4 or HLS (.m3u8) address. For the smallest file with good quality, export an MP4 with H.264 video and AAC audio. See [how to compress a video](https://mindstamp.com/help/video-compression-to-reduce-file-size).

## Other limits

- Number of videos in your library: see [what counts as a video](https://mindstamp.com/help/what-counts-as-a-video).
- Streaming minutes each month: see [what happens if you go over your streaming minutes](https://mindstamp.com/help/what-happens-if-go-over-my-view-report-limit).
- Clips you record in the browser can be up to 2 minutes long.

## Go further

- [Compare plans](https://mindstamp.com/pricing)
- [New Video tutorial](https://mindstamp.com/tutorials/new-video)

## Related answers

- [How do I compress a video to reduce its file size?](https://mindstamp.com/help/video-compression-to-reduce-file-size)
- [What counts as a video toward my plan limit?](https://mindstamp.com/help/what-counts-as-a-video)
- [Which Mindstamp plan should I choose?](https://mindstamp.com/help/which-plan-should-i-choose)
- [What do I do if my video will not upload or process?](https://mindstamp.com/help/upload-or-processing-problems)

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