Limits & Quotas Reference
This page documents all limits, quotas, and constraints in VidStitch.
File Limits
Video Files
| Attribute |
Limit |
Notes |
| Maximum file size |
2 GB |
Per file |
| Minimum duration |
1 second |
- |
| Maximum duration |
2 hours |
120 minutes |
| Maximum resolution |
4K (3840×2160) |
Production mode |
| Supported formats |
MP4, MOV, WebM |
H.264 recommended |
Audio Files
| Attribute |
Limit |
Notes |
| Maximum file size |
500 MB |
MP3 |
| Maximum file size |
1 GB |
WAV |
| Supported formats |
MP3, WAV, AAC |
- |
| Minimum bitrate |
64 kbps |
128+ recommended |
Transcript Files
| Attribute |
Limit |
Notes |
| Maximum file size |
10 MB |
Rarely reached |
| Maximum characters |
24,000 |
Script length |
| Supported formats |
SRT, VTT, TXT |
SRT recommended |
Processing Limits
Script/Transcript
| Attribute |
Limit |
| Maximum characters |
24,000 |
| Maximum segments |
500 |
| Minimum segment duration |
0.5 seconds |
| Maximum segment duration |
30 seconds |
Clips
| Attribute |
Limit |
| Maximum clips per project |
200 |
| Minimum clip duration |
0.5 seconds |
| Maximum clip duration |
30 seconds |
| Maximum total clip duration |
60 minutes |
Analysis
| Attribute |
Limit |
| Maximum concurrent analyses |
1 per user |
| Analysis timeout |
30 minutes |
| Maximum B-roll sources |
5 per project |
Storage Quotas
By Account Type
| Account |
Storage Quota |
| Free |
1 GB |
| Standard |
5 GB |
| Pro |
20 GB |
| Enterprise |
Custom |
Storage Breakdown
| Content Type |
Typical Size |
| Main video (1 hour 1080p) |
500 MB - 1.5 GB |
| B-roll source |
100 MB - 1 GB |
| Extracted clips (each) |
5 - 50 MB |
| Rendered output |
200 MB - 2 GB |
| Thumbnails |
< 1 MB total |
| Transcripts |
< 1 MB total |
Render Quotas
Daily Limits
| Account |
Daily Renders |
| Free |
2 |
| Standard |
5 |
| Pro |
15 |
| Enterprise |
Unlimited |
Render Constraints
| Attribute |
Preview Mode |
Production Mode |
| Maximum resolution |
1080p |
4K |
| Maximum duration |
2 hours |
2 hours |
| Timeout |
30 minutes |
30 minutes |
Quota Reset
- Resets at midnight UTC daily
- Preview renders do not count toward quota
- Failed renders do not count
Rate Limits
API Requests
| Action |
Limit |
Window |
| Analysis requests |
10 |
per hour |
| Render requests |
20 |
per hour |
| Upload requests |
50 |
per hour |
| General API calls |
1000 |
per hour |
Concurrent Operations
| Operation |
Maximum |
| Simultaneous uploads |
3 |
| Concurrent analyses |
1 |
| Concurrent renders |
2 |
AI/Processing Limits
VidStitch AI
| Attribute |
Limit |
| Maximum script length |
24,000 characters |
| Maximum segments |
500 |
| Processing timeout |
60 minutes |
| Visual sources per segment |
3 (best selected) |
V5 Story Maker
| Attribute |
Limit |
| Source video duration |
2 hours max |
| Script length |
24,000 characters |
| Processing timeout |
60 minutes |
B-roll Clips
| Attribute |
Limit |
| Maximum suggestions |
100 per analysis |
| B-roll source duration |
2 hours max |
| Marker count |
100 max |
Account Limits
Projects
| Account |
Maximum Projects |
| Free |
3 |
| Standard |
25 |
| Pro |
100 |
| Enterprise |
Unlimited |
Retention
| Content |
Retention Period |
| Active projects |
Unlimited |
| Completed renders |
30 days |
| Deleted projects |
Immediate removal |
| Temporary files |
7 days |
Technical Constraints
Browser Requirements
| Requirement |
Minimum |
| RAM for Preview render |
4 GB |
| Recommended RAM |
8+ GB |
| Browser storage |
2 GB available |
Network Requirements
| Activity |
Minimum Speed |
| Video upload |
5 Mbps |
| Video streaming |
3 Mbps |
| General use |
1 Mbps |
Upgrade Options
Storage Add-ons
| Add-on |
Additional Space |
| +10 GB |
10 GB |
| +50 GB |
50 GB |
| +100 GB |
100 GB |
Plan Comparison
| Feature |
Free |
Standard |
Pro |
| Storage |
1 GB |
5 GB |
20 GB |
| Daily renders |
2 |
5 |
15 |
| Projects |
3 |
25 |
100 |
| Max resolution |
1080p |
4K |
4K |
| Priority processing |
❌ |
❌ |
✅ |
Soft vs Hard Limits
Soft Limits (Warnings)
These limits show warnings but don't block:
- 80% storage usage
- 4/5 daily renders used
- Long processing times
Hard Limits (Blocking)
These limits prevent actions:
- 100% storage quota (uploads blocked)
- Daily render quota exceeded
- File size > 2 GB
- Script > 24,000 characters
Limit Error Messages
| Error |
Meaning |
Resolution |
| "Storage quota exceeded" |
No space remaining |
Delete files |
| "Render quota exceeded" |
Daily limit reached |
Wait for reset |
| "File too large" |
> 2 GB |
Compress file |
| "Script too long" |
> 24,000 characters |
Shorten script |
| "Rate limited" |
Too many requests |
Wait 1 hour |
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