Twitter is testing a new feature that will allow users to attach multiple types of media to a single tweet. A user could use this feature to add an image, video, and GIF to a single tweet.
Those who have used Twitter for any length of time are aware that the company has previously supported having only one type of media attached.
While you can attach up to four images, you cannot attach more than one video or GIF or mix them with the images.
The four-media limit remains, but you can now have any combination of images, videos, and GIFs within those four slots.
“We’re testing a new feature with select accounts for a limited time that will allow people to mix up to four media assets into a single tweet, regardless of format,” Twitter told a media source. We’re seeing people have more visual conversations on Twitter and are using images, GIFS and videos to make these conversations more exciting. With this test we’re hoping to learn how people combine these different media formats to express themselves more creatively on Twitter beyond 280 characters.”
The feature will be available to select accounts in select regions, as is customary for Twitter tests. There’s no word on when or if the feature will be available to everyone.
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