TikTok is testing a new option to upload 60-minute videos in YouTube style

Size matters: TikTok was originally designed to allow users to quickly and easily share short video clips within their social circles. It’s like Twitter for videos. The company now seems interested in breaking into YouTube territory with extended time limits and new forms of entertainment.

Despite struggling with legal pressure from many parts of the Western world, TikTok is still trying to expand its business prospects with new user-centric features.as spotted By social media consultant Matt Navarra and beyond Confirmed by TechCrunchthe Chinese video social network is experimenting with the option to upload “clips” of up to 60 minutes.

When TikTok first launched in 2016, users could upload videos up to 15 seconds long. The initial time limit increased over time, making the social network a more attractive platform for creators and streamers, primarily those active on feature-rich older video sharing networks such as YouTube.

When it comes to sharing long clips and live streaming, YouTube is still the king and will continue to be so for the foreseeable future. For unverified accounts, upload Videos can be up to 15 minutes long, but verified accounts enjoy a more generous experience with a maximum file size of 256 GB or 12 hours, whichever is less.

Nevertheless, the 60-minute time limit could give TikTok a chance to compete with Google-owned YouTube.

Creators have repeatedly asked ByteDance to increase the maximum video length so they can share more types of content on the network, including cooking demonstrations, beauty tutorials, educational lessons and more.

The ability to upload longer videos could also pave the way for a post-TV future for TikTok, as media companies and networks will be able to make series episodes available on the platform. Studios are already using his TikTok to promote their television productions, but companies have to break up promotional episodes into multiple parts, making the viewing experience cumbersome.

TikTok has so far not provided any key details about the availability of the 60-minute upload option. The company may need to resolve its sticky legal position first, as authorities are currently trying to force the legal position to be resolved. shutdown US app. Europe’s goal is to Force Possibility of ban.

Legendary Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak recently accused It accuses authorities in Washington of hypocrisy, as all other social platforms similarly track and put their users at risk.