98.63% of top-performing TikTok videos use the 9:16 aspect ratio

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September 06, 2021, 12:55 PM GMT+0

Creating TikTok videos with audio can improve impressions.

TikTok recently announced best practices based on specific features to help brands make the most of their ads on the app. With 74% of TikTok users expecting to be entertained on the app, TikTok recommends brands engage both creators and users by leveraging trending hashtags in ads.

Creating videos with a resolution of at least 720P could boost impressions by 5.39%. 720P resolution is used in 83.19% of TikTok's top performing videos. Compared to horizontal or square ratios, a vertical aspect ratio can help marketers lift impressions by 40.08%.

Further, creating videos with a 9:16 aspect ratio can increase impressions by 60.45%. Brands can also include offers, closed captions, and shoot videos in varied angles and shots to drive impressions on TikTok.

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