Twitter is an online social networking and news platform that allows users to Tweet (send) text, image, and video-based messages and posts of up to 280 characters. Launched in July of 2006, Twitter is often considered the internet’s version of SMS (Short Message Service) that provided functionality and use similar to SMS text messaging on cellular phones. Twitter today is a global service that continues to inform people of various world events and comments as they happen in real time.

What is Twitter used for?

Twitter is used as a social networking site and it is one of the most popular social media platforms today. There are more than 100 million active users and 500 million tweets daily. Twitter is primarily used to connect people and allow people to share thoughts with a bigger audience. Users can keep up with friends, news, events, celebrities, and companies.

How do you delete your Twitter account?

Delete your Twitter account by logging into your account through a web browser as you cannot delete your account on the app. Click on your profile image and then click on Settings. On the settings page select Settings and Privacy and click Deactivate My Account. Click Deactivate Username and then re-enter your account’s password. Twitter will delete your account permanently after 30 days.

When did Twitter start?

Twitter was founded in March of 2006 by Jack Dorsey, Noah Glass, Biz Stone, and Evan Williams. It was made available to the public on July of 2006 and it gained popularity worldwide almost immediately. By 2013, Twitter had more than 200 million users. As of 2019, there are 330 million monthly active users, and 134 million daily users on Twitter.

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Jack Dorsey
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Tweet - Image
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Tweet - Multi-Image
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Tweet - Video
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Twitter App Card - Image
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Twitter App Card - Image
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Twitter App Card - Video
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Twitter App Card - Video
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Twitter Conversational Ad Card
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Twitter Conversational Ad Card
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Twitter Direct Message Card
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Twitter Header
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Twitter Header
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Twitter Profile Picture
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Twitter Summary Card
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Twitter Summary Card
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Twitter Conversational Ad Card
Dimensioned layout drawings of the Twitter Conversational Ad Card labeled with height and width

Twitter Conversational Ads are promoted tweets with images or videos that include call-to-action buttons and a custom hashtag. Twitter Conversational Ads encourage people to spread the message to their followers by using the call-to-action buttons expanding the reach of these tweets. Twitter conversational ads can use either images or videos.

Twitter Conversational Ad Cards have a height of 418 px and width of 800 px for an aspect ratio of 1.91:1. Twitter Conversational Ad Card supports MP4, MOV, JPG, PNG, and GIF (non-animated) formats with a maximum file size of 3 MB for images and 30 MB for video. Cards have a limit of 256 characters, as 24 characters are used for the card format.

Twitter Conversational Ads are promoted tweets with images or videos that include call-to-action buttons and a custom hashtag. Twitter Conversational Ads encourage people to spread the message to their followers by using the call-to-action buttons expanding the reach of these tweets.

Twitter Conversational Ad Cards have a height of 418 px and width of 800 px for an aspect ratio of 1.91:1. Twitter Conversational Ad Card supports MP4, MOV, JPG, PNG, and GIF (non-animated) formats with a maximum file size of 3 MB for images and 30 MB for video. Cards have a limit of 256 characters, as 24 characters are used for the card format.

Twitter Conversational Ad Card
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Formats: MP4, MOV, JPG, PNG, GIF (non-animated)

Tweet Text: 256 characters (24 characters used for card)

Hashtag: 21 characters

Thank You Text: 24 characters

Video Length: 15 seconds or less

Print Sizes: 11.11” x 5.8” | 282.2 x 147.5 mm

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3 MB (max)
Company
Twitter

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Twitter Conversational Ad Card interface mockup

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Twitter Website Card - Image
Dimensioned layout drawings of the Twitter Website Image Card labeled with height and width

A Twitter Image Website Card combines a static image with a website link. Website Cards allow a brand or business to share imagery that might entice a user to a specific landing page for more dedicated and customized information that can be provided outside of the limitations of Twitter feeds.

Twitter Website Image Cards have a landscape size of of 418 px tall by 800 wide (1.91:1) or a square format of 800 px by 800 px (1:1). Twitter Website Image Cards supports JPG and PNG formats with a maximum file size of 3 MB. Website cards have a limit of 280 characters, or 257 characters if a link is included. Website titles can be up to 70 characters.

A Twitter Image Website Card combines a static image with a website link. Website Cards allow a brand or business to share imagery that might entice a user to a specific landing page for more dedicated and customized information that can be provided outside of the limitations of Twitter feeds.

Twitter Website Image Cards have a landscape size of of 418 px tall by 800 wide (1.91:1) or a square format of 800 px by 800 px (1:1). Twitter Website Image Cards supports JPG and PNG formats with a maximum file size of 3 MB. Website cards have a limit of 280 characters, or 257 characters if a link is included. Website titles can be up to 70 characters.

Twitter Website Card - Image
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Formats: JPG, PNG
Tweet Text: 280 characters; 257 characters (if link included)

Website Title: 70 characters

Print Sizes: 11.11” x 5.8” | 282.2 x 147.5 mm (landscape); 11.11” x 11.11” | 282.2 x 282.2 mm (square)

File Size
3 MB (max)
Company
Twitter

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Twitter Website Card - Image interface mockup

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Twitter App Card - Video
Dimensioned layout drawings of the Twitter Video App Card labeled with height and width

A Twitter Video App Card encourages users to download an app through an app store or sends them to the app if its already installed in their mobile device. Twitter Video App Cards engage audiences through the usage of a captivating video that convinces users to download the company’s app. The video auto-plays when the entire video appears in the users’ timeline.

Twitter Video App Cards can be landscape with a height of 360 px and width of 640 px (16:9), or 360 square (1:1). Twitter Video App Cards support MP4 and MOV formats with a recommended maximum file size of 30 MB or absolute max of 1 GB. App cards have a limit of 280 characters, or 257 characters if a link is included. Video durations are limited to 15 seconds max.

A Twitter Video App Card encourages users to download an app through an app store or sends them to the app if its already installed in their mobile device. Twitter Video App Cards engage audiences through the usage of a captivating video that convinces users to download the company’s app.

Twitter Video App Cards can be landscape with a height of 360 px and width of 640 px (16:9), or 360 square (1:1). Twitter Video App Cards support MP4 and MOV formats with a recommended maximum file size of 30 MB or absolute max of 1 GB. App cards have a limit of 280 characters, or 257 characters if a link is included. Video durations are limited to 15 seconds max.

Twitter App Card - Video
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Video Length: 15 seconds max
Frame Rate: 29.97 or 30 FPS
Bitrate: 6000k (1080p); 5000k (720p)

Tweet Text: 280 characters; 257 characters (if link included)
Title: 70 characters

Description: 200 characters

Print Sizes: 8.88” x 5” | 225.8 x 127 mm

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30 MB (recommended); 1 GB (max)
Company
Twitter

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Twitter App Card (Video) interface mockup

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Twitter Profile Picture
User interface drawing of the Twitter Profile Picture with measured dimensions and resolution

A Twitter Profile Photo is the main image that represents a user or a brand throughout the social platform. It will be seen around the platform by other users so it is recommended to be of high quality. The profile photo will appear on your page, in-stream, and in the Who to Follow section. Most profiles choose to use a headshot for a person or the brand logo for a company.

Twitter Profile Pictures have a height of 400 px and width of 400 px for an aspect ratio of 1:1 (Circle). Twitter Profile Picture supports JPG, PNG, and GIF formats with a maximum file size of 2 MB.

A Twitter Profile Photo is the main image that represents a user or a brand throughout the social platform. It will be seen around the platform by other users so it is recommended to be of high quality. The profile photo will appear on your page, in-stream, and in the Who to Follow section.

Twitter Profile Pictures have a height of 400 px and width of 400 px for an aspect ratio of 1:1 (Circle). Twitter Profile Picture supports JPG, PNG, and GIF formats with a maximum file size of 2 MB.

Twitter Profile Picture
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Print Sizes: 5.56” x 5.56” | 141.1 x 141.1 mm

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Company
Twitter

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Twitter Profile Picture interface mockup

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Twitter Direct Message Card
User interface drawings of the Twitter Direct Message Card with measured dimensions and resolution

Twitter Direct Message Cards are a dedicated advertising format used to directly begin a conversation with a user through their Direct Messages (DMs). Direct Message Cards can include call-to-action buttons and can be augmented with a brand’s customized chatbot that can facilitate basic customer support functions on behalf of the company.

Twitter Direct Message Cards have a height of 418 px and width of 800 px for an aspect ratio of 1.91:1. The Twitter Direct Message Card supports MP4, MOV, JPG, PNG, GIF (non-animated) formats with a maximum file size of 3 MB for images and recommended size of 30 MB for videos. Cards have a limit of 256 characters, as 24 characters are used for the card format.

Twitter Direct Message Cards are a dedicated advertising format used to directly begin a conversation with a user through their Direct Messages (DMs). Direct Message Cards can include call-to-action buttons and can be augmented with a brand’s customized chatbot for better customer service.

Twitter Direct Message Cards have a height of 418 px and width of 800 px for an aspect ratio of 1.91:1. The Twitter Direct Message Card supports MP4, MOV, JPG, PNG, GIF (non-animated) formats with a maximum file size of 3 MB for images and recommended size of 30 MB for videos. Cards have a limit of 256 characters, as 24 characters are used for the card format.

Twitter Direct Message Card
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Formats: MP4, MOV, JPG, PNG, GIF (non-animated)
Tweet Text: 256 characters (24 characters used for card)

Button Text: 24 characters
Video Length: 15 seconds or less

Print Sizes: 11.11” x 5.8” | 282.2 x 147.5 mm

File Size
3 MB (image max); 30 MB (video recommended)
Company
Twitter

Drawings include:
Twitter Direct Message Card interface mockup

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