X Limits and Sizes in 2026, Every Spec in One Place
Every X limit on one page: 280 characters, image and video sizes, banner 1500x500, bio 160, 500 DMs, 400 follows and the 2026 posting caps. Sourced.
- Character limitA post on X holds 280 characters, or 25,000 with X Premium. Links count as 23, emoji and CJK characters count as 2. Full counting rules inside.
- Image sizesX image sizes: profile photo 400x400, header 1500x500, up to 4 photos per post at 5MB each, GIFs up to 15MB on web. Formats and tips inside.
- Video limitsFree X accounts can post videos up to 2 minutes 20 seconds and 512MB. Premium allows up to 4 hours on web and iOS. Formats, sizes and specs inside.
- Banner sizeThe X banner, or header, is 1500 x 500 pixels at a 3:1 ratio. Download a free blank banner and profile photo template with safe zones marked.
- Profile limitsX profile limits: username 4 to 15 characters, display name 50, bio 160, profile photo 400x400 and header 1500x500. Rules and tips inside.
- DM limitsX lets an account send 500 direct messages a day. Group chats hold up to 256 people. Who can message you, Chat encryption and message requests explained.
- Rate limitsUnverified X accounts can post 50 original posts and 200 replies a day, in half-hour windows. DM, follow and API limits, and how to fix rate limit errors.
- Follow limitsX lets an account follow 400 accounts a day. After 5,000 follows, extra follows depend on your follower ratio. What the limits mean and how to stay safe.
A post on X holds 280 characters, or 25,000 with Premium, and can carry up to 4 photos or one video of up to 2 minutes 20 seconds on a free account. Profiles take a 400 × 400 photo, a 1500 × 500 header and a 160-character bio, and unverified accounts can post 50 original posts and 200 replies a day.
Last checked November 2026. X changes its limits often, so each page links every figure to its source and says where sources disagree.
"X Premium" below means a paid subscription with Premium benefits. Since 12 October 2026, new subscribers buy these through The X Subscription; see X Premium for the plans.
Every X limit at a glance
| Spec | Free account | X Premium | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post length | 280 characters | 25,000 characters | Character limit |
| Link in a post | Counts as 23 characters | Same | Character limit |
| Emoji | Counts as 2 characters | Same | Character limit |
| Editing a post | Not available | Up to 5 edits within 1 hour | Character limit |
| Photos per post | Up to 4, 5MB each | Same | Image sizes |
| Animated GIF | 15MB on web, 5MB on mobile | Same | Image sizes |
| Video length | 140 seconds (2:20) | Up to 4 hours on web and iOS, 10 minutes on Android | Video limits |
| Video file size | 512MB | 16GB or 8GB, X's pages disagree | Video limits |
| Header (banner) | 1500 × 500 px | Same | Banner size |
| Profile photo | 400 × 400 px, max 2MB | Same | Banner size |
| Username | More than 4, up to 15 characters | Same | Profile limits |
| Display name | 50 characters | Same | Profile limits |
| Bio | 160 characters | Same | Profile limits |
| Direct messages | 500 sent a day | No separate number published | DM limits |
| Group chat | Up to 256 people | Same | DM limits |
| Original posts per day | 50 (unverified) | No published cap, reported exempt | Rate limits |
| Replies per day | 200 (unverified) | No published cap, reported exempt | Rate limits |
| Follows | 400 a day; ratio rule after 5,000 | Same | Follow limits |
Tools that use these limits
- Post checker: X's exact weighted character count, a live preview and a thread splitter.
- Banner and avatar templates: free blank 1500 × 500 and 400 × 400 files with safe zones.
- Bio generator: bios that fit 160 characters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the character limit on X?
280 characters for free accounts and 25,000 for X Premium subscribers. Links count as 23 and emoji as 2.
What size is the X banner?
1500 × 500 pixels, with the profile photo at 400 × 400.
How many posts can I make a day on X?
Since May 2026, unverified accounts can make 50 original posts and 200 replies a day. X publishes no cap for Premium subscribers.
How often is this page updated?
We recheck every figure regularly and show the date at the top. If you spot a change before we do, the source links let you check X's own pages.