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Flickr upload requirements

Updated

Let's get your content out there! Below you'll find our guidelines to help you determine which file types are supported for hassle-free uploading.

Supported file types

Photo formats
  • JPEG
  • PNG
  • GIF (non-animated)
  • TIFF (will be converted to & saved as a JPEG)
  • BMP (will be converted to & saved as a JPEG)

Video formats
  • MP4 (recommended with H.264)
  • AVI (Proprietary codecs may not work)
  • WMV
  • MOV (AVID or other proprietary codecs may not work)
  • MPEG (1, 2, and 4)
  • 3gp
  • M2TS
  • OGG
  • OGV

Notes: 

  • Renaming a file with an extension listed above does not change the type of file. Files must be converted to one of the supported formats before they can be uploaded to your Flickr account.
  • Pro Tip! Use the built-in Windows Photo/Video editor, Mac Photos App, or iMovie (iOS & Mac) to export files that Flickr can support.

Upload limitations

Photos
  • RAW photos are not supported at this time. 
  • Each photo can be up to 200 MB.
  • Images can be no more than 31.25 times wider than they are tall. This might prevent some panoramic images from being uploaded.
  • When uploading HEIF/HEIC images via the app, conversion to JPEG only happens automatically on iOS. For Android, the file must be converted before uploading (either on the device, if supported, or through a conversion app).

Videos
  • Each video can be up to 1 GB.
  • The maximum resolution for videos is 1080p.
  • Although videos of any length can be uploaded, video playback is constrained to the first 3 minutes for free members, and 10 minutes for Pro members. Playback is also limited to 30 fps (for both free & Pro members.)
  • If you're having trouble uploading a video, try converting the file to a different format. 
  • Restricted videos are not permitted.

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