Frequently Asked Questions

What is the file size limit for MMS text messages?

The Texty Pro service delivers picture, video, or audio messages of up to 1MB but please keep in mind that all networks restrict the size of MMS. Due to the differences in devices, file types, and transcoding, we recommend that you send files that are no larger than 500KB to ensure delivery.

The Texty Pro service delivers picture, video, or audio messages of up to 1MB

MMS picture picture, video, and audio text messages are supported on all of our plans and costs 3 credits each. SMS text message costs 1 message credit. We also support emojis on all plans! 🙌

MMS size limits

The Texty Pro text messaging service delivers picture, video, or audio messages, PDFs and contacts via vCard but please keep in mind that all networks restrict the size of MMS. If the files you sent via MMS don’t reach the recipient, please make them smaller and try again to ensure delivery.

Photo & image size limit

You can send photos and images that are 1MB or less.

Video size limit

You can send videos that are 3MB or less.

PDF file size limit

You can send PDFs that are 1MB or less.

MMS message file size limits for the major cellular carriers in the U.S.

AT&T:
Picture and Video: 1MB

Verizon:
4G/5G: Picture: 1.2MB / Video: 3.5MB
Basic Rev 0 EVDO : 500KB
Basic 1xRTT: 350KB

T-Mobile:
Picture and Video: 3MB

US Cellular:
Picture and Video: 500KB

Compressing image size for MMS

You can reduce the file size of an image you want to send via MMS with the instructions below.

Microsoft Picture Manager on Windows

Preview App on Mac

TinyJPG on the Web

File types supported

You can send and receive pictures, audio, video, PDF, and vCard via text messaging. View the file extensions that we currently support here.

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