Threads Post Specifications 2025
Complete guide to Threads post dimensions, text limits, and media specifications for 2025. Create engaging Threads posts with the perfect format for maximum reach.
Quick Specs
Dimensions & Resolution
Optimal for mobile feed experience
Great for mixed media posts
Works across all devices
Supported but not optimal for mobile feed
Important Notes
Threads is Meta's text-based conversation app competing with X (Twitter). Posts support up to 500 characters with rich media. As of March 2025, Threads supports text attachments up to 10,000 characters that don't count toward the 500-character limit. The platform emphasizes visual content with support for up to 10 photos or videos per post. Threads integrates closely with Instagram for cross-posting and audience building.
Optimization Tips
- ✓Keep main text under 500 characters, use 10k attachments for longer content
- ✓Text attachments (up to 10k chars) perfect for detailed explanations
- ✓Use 9:16 vertical images for best mobile display
- ✓Add up to 10 images or videos per post for carousels
- ✓Link your Instagram account for cross-posting
- ✓Reply to your own thread to create longer conversations
- ✓Use hashtags sparingly - they are not clickable yet
- ✓Profile photos are 320×320px circular crops
Sources & Verification
Last verified: 2025-09-28
500 character limit + 10k text attachments (March 2025), up to 10 media items per post, 5-minute videos. Launched July 2023.
Profile & Page Dimensions
Content Limits
Text Limits
Media Limits
Up to 20 items in carousel for some users as of Dec 2024
features
integration
Schedule Threads posts at optimal times
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the character limit on Threads?
Threads posts have a 500 character limit for the main text. As of March 2025, you can add text attachments up to 10,000 characters that don't count toward this limit. You can also reply to your own posts to create threads.
How many images can I add to a Threads post?
You can add up to 10 images or videos to a single Threads post, which will display as a swipeable carousel. As of December 2024, some users can add up to 20 items.
What image format works best on Threads?
9:16 vertical images (1080×1920px) work best as they fill the mobile screen. 4:5 portrait (1080×1350px) is also recommended for mixed media posts.
Can I edit Threads posts after publishing?
Yes, Threads allows you to edit posts within 5 minutes of publishing, unlike Twitter which requires a paid subscription for editing.
Recent Updates
Threads maintains 500 character limit with support for up to 10 media items per post
Threads launched carousel posts with up to 20 images or videos
Text attachments up to 10,000 characters added (not counted in 500 limit)
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