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X increases media limit to 20 photos and videos per post

Social media platform X has expanded its per-post media attachment limit from four items to 20, marking a fivefold increase over its longstanding cap.

X has raised its per-post media limit, enabling users to attach up to 20 photos and videos in a single post. The update effectively ends the platform's longtime restriction of four media attachments per post, representing a fivefold increase.[3][2][4]

Polymarket first reported the change on November 12, 2026, followed by coverage from publications including 9to5Mac and Dexerto. Users quickly began testing the expanded feature on the platform, with account @howfxr sharing a single post containing images and videos, including photographs of Specialized bicycles.[3][2][4][1]

Key facts

  • X increased the maximum number of photos and videos allowed in a single post from 4 to 20.
  • The change represents a fivefold increase over X's longtime four-item attachment limit.
  • Reports regarding the higher media cap were published on November 12, 2026, by outlets and accounts including Polymarket, 9to5Mac, and Dexerto.
  • User @howfxr demonstrated the updated feature by attaching up to 20 images and videos to a single post, including photos of Specialized bicycles.

Sources · 4 sources

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    ㆅ@howfxrPost on X ·

    Twitter/X now allows you to add up to 20 images and videos in a single post 👀 https://t.co/Uxyz0MN2z2

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  2. 9T

    9to5Mac@9to5macPost on X ·

    X now lets you share 5x more photos and videos per post https://t.co/aQCHnhrwSB by @apollozac

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  3. PO

    Polymarket@PolymarketPost on X ·

    JUST IN: 𝕏 users can now upload up to 20 photos in a single post, ending the platform’s longtime 4-photo limit.

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  4. DE

    Dexerto@DexertoPost on X ·

    X has increased the limit of photos and videos per post from 4 to 20 https://t.co/iuOHUAb7xy

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