Kick.com Clips and Stream/VOD Video Specs: What You Need to Know

Kick.com clips are trimmed directly from live streams or VODs, inheriting their original video specs. Here’s what you need to know about clip length, formats, and how to export clips that fit platform requirements.

Kick.com clips (and stream/VOD specs) video specs (as of 2026-08)
SpecValue
Max lengthClips: 180 s (3 min) on both desktop and mobile; clips are 10-180 s and can be trimmed shorter with the slider
Aspect ratioNot separately documented for clips - clips are cut from the stream/VOD, so they inherit the stream's ratio (16:9 landscape at up to 1920x1080)
ResolutionStream/VOD max 1920x1080 (Kick 'currently supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1080'); clips are cut server-side from that source - no separate clip resolution published
Max file sizen/a - clips are generated from the live stream/VOD, not uploaded; stream ingest cap 8,000 kbps CBR
Frame rateUp to 60 fps (stream max)
Formats / codecsClip download: .mp4 (Kick Help); ingest: H.264/x264 only, CBR, keyframe interval 2 s, stereo audio at max 48 kHz; VODs are HLS (.m3u8) and Kick points to third-party tools for VOD download
CaptionsNo captions/subtitle feature documented for Kick clips or VODs; burn captions in when re-posting

Sources: https://help.kick.com/en/articles/7120566-how-to-create-clips-on-kick · https://help.kick.com/en/articles/7066931-how-to-stream-on-kick-com · https://help.kick.com/en/articles/14994255-clips-not-saving-or-clip-errors-on-kick · https://help.kick.com/en/articles/7832538-how-to-download-your-kick-vod · https://help.kick.com/en/articles/7112432-kick-stream-replays-vods. Specs change - verify in the platform's help center before a big upload.

Kick.com Clips (and Stream/VOD Specs) Video Specs

Kick.com Clip Specs: Key Details

  • Length: Clips can be 10 to 180 seconds long. You can trim within this range using the Kick interface.
  • Aspect Ratio & Resolution: Clips inherit the original stream’s 16:9 aspect ratio (up to 1920x1080). There is no separate resolution or aspect ratio for clips.
  • File Size & Format: Clips are not uploaded but generated server-side. When downloading, you’ll receive an .mp4 file. Streams have an 8,000 kbps CBR cap.
  • Frame Rate: Streams (and thus clips) support up to 60 fps.
  • Captions: Kick does not add captions or subtitles to clips or VODs. If you need captions, you must burn them in before reposting elsewhere.

Exporting Clips That Fit Kick.com Specs

Since Kick clips are cut from your stream or VOD, ensure your original stream meets the recommended specs: 16:9 aspect ratio, 1920x1080 max resolution, up to 60 fps, and H.264 video. Clips will automatically match these settings. For repurposing clips on social media (like TikTok or YouTube Shorts), you’ll need to reformat and caption them manually - Kick does not provide vertical or captioned exports.

Using Vidulk to Convert Kick Clips for Socials

If you want to turn Kick clips or VOD highlights into vertical, captioned shorts for platforms like TikTok or Reels, Vidulk’s AI clipper app can help. Paste your downloaded Kick video into Vidulk (iOS or Android), and the AI finds the best moments, then exports them as vertical, captioned clips sized for your chosen platform. This ensures your content meets each social network’s requirements.

Other Important Kick.com Clip Rules

  • Anyone logged in can create clips from a stream or VOD (unless banned from the channel’s chat).
  • Clips are always cut from the original stream - no separate upload of external files.
  • Clips can be downloaded as .mp4 after creation.
  • Only the channel owner can delete clips.
  • VOD retention: 7 days (non-verified) or 30 days (verified channels).

Export clips that fit these specs automatically - Vidulk reframes to 9:16, captions and trims to length. Free to start on iOS and Android.

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FAQ

What is the maximum length for a Kick.com clip?

Kick clips can be up to 180 seconds (3 minutes) long, and must be at least 10 seconds.

What video format are Kick.com clips downloaded as?

Kick clips are downloaded as .mp4 files.

Can I add captions to Kick.com clips?

Kick does not add captions to clips. If you want captions, you must add and burn them in before reposting.

What are the recommended stream specs for Kick.com?

Kick recommends a 16:9 aspect ratio, up to 1920x1080 resolution, 60 fps, H.264 codec, and 8,000 kbps CBR bitrate.

How can I turn Kick clips into vertical, captioned videos for social media?

Use an editing tool like Vidulk’s AI clipper app to convert Kick clips into vertical, captioned formats for TikTok, Shorts, or Reels.