A platform like Facebook is widely used due to the ease with which all types of media files, including videos, can be shared. However, Twitter has been misunderstood as a written platform, and most users are unsure how to tweet videos. The good news is that you can tweet someone else’s video on Twitter using either the traditional method of crediting the creator or the other way described in this post. Many users have found it difficult to tweet someone else’s video, which explains why there aren’t many videos on Twitter. This guide has shown you two methods to Tweet someone else’s video. Furthermore, it has outlined the steps required when using an iPhone, Android, or the web.

The Influence of a Twitter Video

Despite Twitter’s reputation as primarily a writing-focused platform, statistics show that videos are the most engaging content on Twitter: Tweets with video receive 10X the engagement of those without. Unsurprisingly, video Tweets are becoming more popular in a world where engagement is so important. Twitter has entered the video arms race! Tweets with videos have some of the highest Retweet rates on the platform, in addition to receiving a lot of engagement. They are 3X more likely to be retweeted than those with a GIF and 6X more likely than those with pictures.

In other words, people on Twitter enjoy sharing videos. There’s something about it that’s truly special. That being said, simply Tweeting the coolest new video may not be a good idea. Choose something mobile-friendly instead because 93% of videos on Twitter are viewed on mobile devices. This means that they are commonly viewed in vertical mode, whereas tablets are less likely to be held in that position. Understanding your audience and formatting the video appropriately are important parts of knowing how to tweet a video.

What is the maximum length of a Twitter video?

Twitter, like many other platforms, has strict criteria for videos that are shared on the platform. They do not apply to videos that are linked to in Tweets, but they do apply to those that are embedded. To begin, Twitter restricts the length to 2 minutes and 20 seconds (= 140 seconds, a tip of the hat to the original 140-character tweet limit). This is obviously much longer than a TikTok video, but it’s also much shorter than many other video-capable platforms’ limits. To save space, Twitter requires that the file size be 512MB or less. Twitter is also vigilant in enforcing these policies. For example, if you upload a longer video that exceeds 512 MB, it appears that you will be able to tweet it at first.

However, after clicking Tweet, you will not be able to post. Instead, you’ll get an error message and be directed to a page about video requirements. If you upload a longer video that is less than 512 MB, you can trim it down to 2 minutes and 20 seconds before posting. In practice, what does this mean? Simply put, you won’t be able to host your lengthy infomercial videos on Twitter. Twitter, on the other hand, could be used as an additional distribution channel for shorter content. If you do it correctly, it may even go viral. Having said that, determining the length and file size of a video is an important part of learning how to tweet it. Length is a no-brainer because almost all video recording methods keep track of it. Furthermore, video editing software will allow you to cut things down in size.

How To Tweet Someone Else’s Video on Twitter?

Twitter has made it simple for users to share other people’s videos on the platform.

On Android 

1. Navigate to the video you want to share on Twitter.
2. Tap the share icon to the right of the Twitter video.

3. Select “Copy Link” from the drop-down menu.

4. Start a new tweet and paste the link you just copied.

5. When finished, click “Tweet” to share the video.

On iPhone

iPhone users who want to tweet someone else’s videos can do so by following these steps:

1. Open the Twitter app on your iPhone.
2. Find the tweet that includes a video.
3. Hold down the video button.
4. Select “Tweet Video” from the menu that appears.

5. The video’s URL will be automatically added. When you’re ready to post, compose your tweet and tap the blue tweet button at the top of the screen.

6. Post your new tweet with the video.

On the web

Web users can tweet someone’s video by following the steps outlined in this section:

1. Open a browser on your computer and navigate to Twitter.
2. Find the tweet that contains a video that you want to share.
3. Click the Share button.

4. Select “Copy link to ad” from the menu.

5. Go to the home screen and press the “Compose a tweet” button.

6. Paste the URL you copied earlier.

7. Post the tweet.

Commonly Asked Questions

Conclusion

Twitter users can now simply share videos as tweets, including when they want to share someone else’s video. The guide has discussed two methods for sharing videos posted by others, so you can use either option depending on whether you want the original poster to be credited. It’s important to note that if you’re tweeting someone else’s video, you should always credit the original poster by including their Twitter handle and/or a link to their profile in your tweet.