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WhatsApp doubles music clip length for status updates to 30 seconds
Key points
- WhatsApp status music clips now support up to 30 seconds.
- Previous limit for music clips was 15 seconds.
- Users can select clip duration in the music editor.
- Feature is rolling out to iOS and Android users.
Increased Music Clip Duration
WhatsApp has extended the maximum duration for music clips in its status updates. Users can now include up to 30 seconds of a song, an increase from the previous 15-second limit. This update applies to both music accompanying photos and music shared directly as a status.
How to Select Clip Length
When selecting a song from the music catalog, users will find a clip duration picker within the music editor. This tool allows them to choose the desired length for their music clip, up to the new 30-second maximum. Shorter durations can also be selected.
Rollout Details
The new 30-second limit is being rolled out gradually via server-side updates. While not yet universally available, some users on both iOS and Android platforms have begun to see the extended duration option. For iOS, WhatsApp version 26.35.72 is noted as a compatible update.
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Reporting from
WhatsApp has increased the maximum length for music clips in status updates from 15 to 30 seconds. This change allows users to include longer audio segments with photos or as standalone status updates, aligning with similar features on other platforms.