How to Create a Facebook Profile Video

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Last Updated: 2021. 05. 12

Summary

Here in this article, we'll show you how to create your own Facebook profile video and share some FB profile video technical requirements you need to consider.

Early in 2015, Facebook has announced its new feature that allows you to upload a short video as your Facebook profile picture.

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A moving profile video can give your profile an even more interesting appeal and create a lasting impression, and you can use it to boost your branding or showcase your personality.

Part 1 Facebook Profile Video Specs and Technical Aspects

First, you need to know the Facebook video specs and technical aspects when trying to upload a video as your Facebook profile.

Facebook Profile Video Length

You can take or upload a video of up to 7 seconds to use as your profile video on Facebook. If your video is longer than that, Facebook allows you to trim the video down to the required length or select the portion you want to use, but it will automatically use the first 7 seconds if you don't do anything.

Facebook Profile Video Size

There doesn't seem to be any size requirement for the videos. But you'll need to crop your video to a 1:1 aspect ratio to fit the profile space.

Facebook Profile Video File Format

You can use any video file formats, including MP4 and MOV, etc. However, a GIF file is not a good choice for the FB profile because Facebook will show GIF profiles as an image rather than an animated picture.

Part 2 How to Make a Profile Video On Facebook

The feature to make a video for your Facebook profile is currently only available on the mobile Facebook app, so you can't upload a profile video to Facebook from your computer. But the steps make a profile video on the mobile Facebook app is pretty easy:

Step 1

Open up the Facebook app on your iPhone or Android device, click on your profile picture from the top-left of the screen, or access the "See your profile" option from the menu.

Step 2

Now, you'll see that your current profile picture has a camera icon next to it, simply click on the camera icon and then choose the Select Profile Video option (for Android) or click on Select Profile Picture or Video (for iOS).

Step 3

Choose the video you want to use from your phone's camera roll or shoot a new video as your FB profile!

Step 4

Click on the magic wand from the bottom-left corner to trim, crop, and edit your profile video to add some finishing touches to it!

Step 5

When you’re finished, click "Use" in the upper right corner to set your video as your Facebook profile.

Part 3 How to Make a Unique Facebook Profile Video

Although Facebook itself offers a few video editing options, they are quite limited and basic. If you want to make a far more appealing and unique profile video to make your Facebook profile stand out above the crowd, you can try FlexClip Facebook video maker to add cool video effects.

With FlexClip online video maker, you can edit your videos like a pro in just a few clicks as you wish - adding filters, trimming, cropping, and even adding funny emoji stickers, etc.

To make a stunning video profile for your Facebook, simply upload your own video to FlexClip online video editor and let your imagination do the rest with FlexClip's powerful features. It's pretty easy and free to use; give it a try now.

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Step 1

Go to the Media to upload your photos or video clip from a local folder, then add them to the storyboard. You can also find stunning resources in FlexClip's extensive stock media and use them for free in your profile video.

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Step 2

Edit your video with animated text and more special effects, including filters, overlays, funny animated elements, etc.

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Step 3

Once you've done the editing, you can click on the Preview button to preview your video, then download or save it to Dropbox. Get your video to your phone via Dropbox and then upload it to Facebook as your profile.

Final Words

That's all there is to Facebook profile video. We hope this article helps you bring some life to your Facebook profile and make your own profile video with great ease!

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Has year of professional photographing experience. Very much into recording every detail of life. She is passionate about all things related to video production, and loves to exploring tips and tricks about it.