Probable Causes
- Video file exceeds the 16MB limit or does not use H.264 video codec with AAC audio
- Image exceeds 5MB or audio file exceeds 16MB
- Corrupted image metadata or progressive JPEG encoding
Meta API Error Codes
Error 131053
400 Bad Request
WhatsApp Error 131053: Media Upload Failure — File Size & Spec Fixes
Error 131053 occurs when the media file sent to WhatsApp Cloud API exceeds Meta strict per-type file size ceilings or contains unsupported encoding.
Step-by-Step Resolution
Recommended Fix Protocol:
Compress video assets using HandBrake or ffmpeg (H.264 profile baseline, AAC audio, under 16MB). Compress JPEG/PNG images under 2MB for optimal mobile viewing. Ensure documents remain under 100MB.
Technical Example / Code Payload:
ffmpeg -i input.mov -vcodec libx264 -crf 28 -acodec aac -b:a 128k -vf "scale=1080:-2" output.mp4
Quick Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum video duration for WhatsApp API?+
There is no strict duration limit as long as the total file size remains strictly under 16MB.
What image resolutions work best?+
1080x1080 (1:1 square) or 1200x628 (horizontal landscape) are optimal for WhatsApp chat views.
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