Taylor & Francis Video Abstract Requirements

Yes. Taylor & Francis describes a video abstract as a short audio and visual summary of research that introduces readers to an article in the author's own words and explains why they should read the research. Taylor & Francis says video abstracts are published alongside the text abstract on Taylor & Francis Online.

Taylor & Francis says 2 minutes and 20 seconds or less is optimal for social media and calls this length perfect in its tips for a good video abstract. The guidance emphasizes visibility, engagement, accessibility beyond the author's field, and a clear call to action that directs viewers to read the article.

Taylor & Francis gives different timing guidance by journal area. For Medicine & Health journals, authors should submit the storyboard for the video abstract at manuscript submission. Authors may also submit the full video at submission, but the storyboard is still required, and peer reviewers may recommend changes during revision.

For all other journals, Taylor & Francis says authors can send the video abstract after the paper has been accepted for publication. Some journals may consider post-acceptance video abstracts for Medicine & Health articles too, but Taylor & Francis says this should be discussed with the journal editor and may involve a fee.

For Medicine & Health journals, Taylor & Francis says authors can submit the storyboard, transcript, or final video file through the journal submission platform as supplementary material for review. If the file is too large or there are submission-platform difficulties, authors should contact the journal editor.

For other journals, Taylor & Francis says authors can send the video via WeTransfer and should contact the journal's production editor when ready so they can provide the details.

Taylor & Francis states that, for all journals, authors must supply a written descriptive transcript when submitting the final video abstract. The transcript should include the audio text plus a description of the visual content so the video is accessible to all readers.

Taylor & Francis says it checks video abstracts for quality. Its technical specifications list .mov, .mpg, or .mp4 formats; 16:9 aspect ratio with square pixels and deinterlaced video; 24, 25, or 30 fps; and 720p minimum frame type. The guidance also recommends high-definition recording and clear audio.

SciReel generates a concise MP4 video abstract, SRT subtitles, and a transcript from a research PDF. That maps especially well to Taylor & Francis's requirement for a written descriptive transcript and its preference for short, clear, accessible videos. Authors submitting to Medicine & Health journals should still prepare the required storyboard/transcript at the correct submission stage and expect the video to be reviewed with the manuscript.