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# Uploading Recorded Videos to WhatsApp

Here are some things to consider when using **XSplit Broadcaster** to record videos which will be uploaded to **WhatsApp** later on.

### The maximum file size for WhatsApp is 16MB

XSplit Broadcaster allows you to split your recordings to specific file sizes. Follow the steps below: 

1. Go to **Record > Click the Gear Icon under Active Scene**

![Selecting the Gear Icon next to Active Scene under the Record Menu to access the Recording Properties Window](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/567507547fcdcc00/record-gear-icon_18gkde3.png)

2. Under **Output > Split files at**, change the value to **16mb** then click OK.

![Setting the output files split to 16mb under the Record properties window](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/567507547fcdcc00/output-file-16mb_1py603b.png)

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### The maximum video length on WhatsApp is between 90 seconds to 3 minutes

It's important to note that this greatly depends on your encoding settings on XSplit Broadcaster. Adjusting your encoding settings may also affect the length of your recording in general. 

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### WhatsApp supports the following video formats: MP4, AVI, MKV, and 3GP

XSplit Broadcaster's video output is set to Mp4 by default. To check this, go to **Record > Click the Gear Icon under Active Scene** then see if the setting is correct.

![Setting the output file format to mp4 under the Record properties window](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/567507547fcdcc00/output-file-mp4_3qzcvk.png)

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### WhatsApp uses H.264/MPEG-4 video codecs, and AAC/AC3 audio codecs.

XSplit Broadcaster supports H.264 as well as AAC audio as its encoder/s. To check, go to **Record > Click the Gear Icon under Active Scene** 

![The record properties window showing H.264 video codecs available, as well as the AAC audio codec as the default codec](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/567507547fcdcc00/video-audio-encoding_1yb9zxn.png)

* Under **Video Encoding**, see which H.264 codecs you have available on your system.
* Under **Audio Encoding**, you can confirm that it's set to AAC LC (locked setting)