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Bluesky expands video upload limit to 10 minutes
The platform increased its maximum video duration and file size limits, applying the updates across the decentralized AT Protocol network.
The short version
- Bluesky has increased its video length limit from three minutes to 10 minutes and raised the maximum file size to 300MB.
- The change automatically applies to other apps built on the decentralized AT Protocol network, such as Bluescreen, Reelo, and Skylight.
- Bluesky claims video processing speeds will now be two to three times faster.
Key facts
- Bluesky expanded its video duration limit to 10 minutes, putting its maximum length on par with TikTok.[Engadget]
- The platform's maximum allowed video file size was raised to 300MB.[Engadget]
- The update enables other applications operating on the AT Protocol network to host longer videos.[Engadget]
- Data from Similarweb published by TechCrunch indicated Bluesky active users fell 25 percent year-over-year as of July.[Engadget]
What remains uncertain
- Bluesky stated uploads will process two to three times faster, but performance improvements have not been independently verified.[Engadget]