Video for Social Media: What Posts in 2026
Platform-by-platform guidance on the video formats that actually get reach right now.
Every platform pushes video harder than static posts — but each one rewards different formats. A 60-second clip can be repurposed across all of them with the right edits.
Instagram & Facebook Reels. Vertical, 15–60 seconds, fast hook, captions, trending audio when relevant. Native uploads only — re-shared TikToks get throttled.
TikTok. Vertical, 30–90 seconds, more raw and personality-driven. Polished corporate videos underperform; behind-the-scenes outperforms.
LinkedIn. Square or vertical, 30–90 seconds, captions essential. Insightful and commentary-style outperforms ad-style.
YouTube Shorts. Vertical, under 60 seconds, the algorithm rewards consistent posting. Great place to recycle Reels.
The repurpose workflow. Shoot one good 60-second piece. Cut three different opens. Post natively to each platform with the right caption and aspect ratio. Five posts from one shoot.
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