Making an Original Video Post
Click the video icon to open a new video post. You'll see this post editor pop up:
You can click "Upload a video" to select a video file from your computer to upload. Keep in mind:
- It'll need to be a MOV or MP4 file.
- You can post up to 20 videos per day.
- A single video can be up to 10 minutes in length.
- The video upload size limit is 500 MB.
- The total video time limit per day is 60 minutes.
You can click the option on the right to paste a video URL. URLs from Youtube, Vimeo, and Dailymotion will work best.
Adding Video to a Reblog
When reblogging a post, put your cursor on a new line to bring up some options:
Paste a URL or a video embed code in the resulting field. It's not possible to upload a video file to a reblog.
Using the Beta Post Editor on Web
If you've opted into the beta post editor on web and open a new video post, you'll see this:
Click the icon on the left to upload a video file from your computer. The legacy limits still apply:
- It'll need to be a MOV or MP4 file.
- You can post up to 20 videos per day.
- A single video can be up to 10 minutes in length.
- The video upload size limit is 500 MB.
- The total video time limit per day is 60 minutes.
The option on the right will open a field where you can post a video URL or embed code.
Adding Video to a Reblog with the Beta Post Editor
You can add a video to any reblog. Put your cursor on a new line to bring up these options:
Click the video icon to insert a video block, where you can paste a video URL or embed code.
In the Apps
Uploading a Video from your Device
In a new original post or a reblog, choose an existing video from the row of thumbnails at the bottom of the post form, or tap the album icon to open your device's gallery:
Take a Video Using the Tumblr Camera
- Tap the pencil icon.
- Tap the camera icon in the lower-left to open the Tumblr camera.
- Tap on the globe if you would like to apply a filter.
- Press and hold the shutter button to take a video. Tap the blue checkmark.
- The video will be inserted in your post.
- Tap the palette icon to edit your video with filters, stickers, and text, or convert the video to a GIF.
- Tap the blue arrow when you are ready to post.
Share a Video from Another Platform
Paste a link from Vimeo, Youtube, or a similar site to embed the video directly into any post.