Know all details about the ‘tap, hold and load in 4k’ trend, which is gong viral on the social media
Although the “Tap, Hold and Load in 4K” feature is not entirely new—having been available on X (formerly Twitter) since 2020—it has only recently gained widespread attention. In the past few days, nearly every major brand and verified user has embraced the trend, sharing images with the now-viral slogan. As for using this feature on a computer, unfortunately, it is not possible.
Explained what is the ‘tap, hold and load picture in 4k’ trend and how to do it as memes go viral on Twitter/X
The “Tap, Hold and Load in 4K” functionality is exclusive to the X app on iOS and Android devices.
The phrase “tap, hold and load in 4k” has recently gained viral attention on social media, particularly on X (formerly Twitter), becoming the first major trend of 2025. It was noted that users have seen this six-word caption attached to various images, especially in the sports world, where team accounts have embraced the trend.
Tap, hold and load in 4k 🏆 pic.twitter.com/6WZyKo9gFA
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) January 14, 2025
What is ‘tap, hold and load in 4k’ feature?
The trend began after user @DruePhoto posted a series of pictures, one of which was captioned: “I bet yall didn’t even tap n hold n hit ‘load n 4K’.” This sparked a wave of posts, with many users replicating the exact phrase. Notably, the meaning behind “load in 4k” refers to the ability to view or download images in 4k resolution, which offers much higher image quality.
Tap, hold and load in 4K 👑 pic.twitter.com/QEtvDIrnjR
— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) January 14, 2025
In 4k resolution, images contain approximately 4,000 pixels, leading to a clearer and more detailed picture. The phrase “tap, hold and load in 4k” essentially refers to the action of downloading a higher-resolution image for a better viewing experience which can be done by opening the picture, holding it and clicking load in 4k in the options menu on Twitter/X. It was reported that sports accounts have jumped on the trend, posting iconic moments with the caption.
These included the Boston Celtics sharing a dunk by Jayson Tatum, the Cincinnati Bengals highlighting Joe Burrow’s Superman throw, Major League Baseball showcasing Shohei Ohtani with his dog, and Duke Men’s Basketball posting a slam by Cooper Flagg. Following this incident, the trend has become a fun way for fans to celebrate sports moments in high-definition.
load this in 4k load that in 4k how about you load 4k into my bank account
— saira (@sairaspooks) January 13, 2025