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How to Upload 60-Second Videos to Instagram

Instagram was designed as a mobile platform, and the app has gone through update after update to look like the app you now know and love. It’s designed for you to shoot and edit everything on your phone.

However, many video producers and advertisers want to create original content with a traditional camera setup and video edit. This allows them to capture the best footage, control the audio, and even add graphics.

With Instagram now allowing creators to upload from their desktop and offering different platforms for videos to be hosted on (Reels, Feed, Story), there are a few different ways you can approach exporting your video to give it its best life.

To upload to Instagram, the video file can either be on your phone or your computer. Due to recent updates and improvements with the app, you can now upload your video right to your feed from your desktop. This is big for editors who no longer have to transfer videos to their mobile devices.

But, before we talk about what to do with your video, let’s be sure you’re covering all the bases for exporting from your desired editing program.

  • Exporting in Premiere
  • Exporting in Resolve
  • Exporting in Final Cut

Instagram Video Aspect Ratio

Okay, so what are the upload requirements for video? The requirements are as follows:

  • You can upload a video with an aspect ratio between 1:1, 1.91:1, and 9:16.
  • Videos should have a minimum frame rate of 30fps (frames per second) and a minimum resolution of 720 pixels.
  • The maximum file size for videos that are ten minutes or less is 650Mb. The maximum file size for videos up to sixty minutes is 3.6GB.

Those of you with experience working with Instagram may remember that the canvas size was once 640 x 640. While that holds for mobile, Instagram can now be viewed from a desktop at a max size of 1080 x 1080.

A good rule of thumb is always to use at least a 1080 canvas. Instagram will automatically convert the footage for you, so it’s best to max out the size to get the best look. Speaking of, let me quickly go over the codec required by Meta (the owner of Instagram).

The video codec required (if you need this information) is as follows:

  • Progressive scan (no interlacing)
  • High profile
  • Two consecutive B frames
  • Closed GOP—GOP of half the frame rate
  • CABAC
  • Chroma sub-sampling: 4:2:0

Landscape (Traditional) vs. Vertical Video

The wider aspect ratio acts as a traditional video. Aspect ratios like 16:9 allow you to fit more information width-wise. Still, they’ll leave you cutting the composition by two-thirds to make the image vertical, which is more user-friendly for Instagram.

The downside of wider video is that you’ll not take up as much valuable retail space on a user’s phone. If you’re creating an advertisement, you’ll want to take as much screen space as possible. That’s why ads tend to use a vertical 9:16 ratio, as well as most TikToks and Reels you see on your feed.

Vertical Instagram Video

Let’s say you’ve been given horizontal footage, or you want to take footage from another project (that’s been shot horizontally). You want to post it on Instagram or have a vertical copy for your various social channels. In the tutorial above, Mike Maher shows us how to do this in all of the big NLEs.

Anything for Instagram Reels or TikTok should be vertical, in my opinion. The vertical aspect ratio is more user-friendly for Instagram, but it crops so much detail from the sides. This format is preferred because it allows you to add more large, legible text on screen. This is perfect for videos trying to educate you on a topic.

Think of all the quick-cooking recipe videos you see. The vertical aspect ratio gives you more room to write down the steps and recipe.

Once you decide which ratio suits your project best, you’ll know what canvas size you should set up in your NLE.

Editing Sequence Settings

The first step to editing a video for Instagram is setting up your sequence. Just make sure your final product is under sixty minutes, as that is the max time allowed by Instagram.

  • For 16:9 – Edit your video normally as 1920 x 1080
  • For 1:1 – Set your sequence to 1080 x 1080

Quick note: 1:1 will give you a perfectly square canvas. If you’re using 1920 x 1080 footage, watch the whole clip and ensure everything you need stays in the frame.

As a regular 16:9 video is still 1920 x 1080, the following steps will focus on creating 1:1 videos at 1080 x 1080.

1. Adobe Premiere Pro

  1. Click Sequence > Sequence Settings
  2. Change the Video Frame Size to 1080 x 1080 (1:1) / Leave at 1920 x 1080 for (16:9)
  3. Click OK

Now, edit your project as usual. Add any transitions, text, and graphics.

When you’re finished editing:

  1. Export the sequence
  2. Open Adobe Media Encoder and import the file you just created
  3. Open the Preset Browser
  4. Apply the 1080p preset for your device (Android, Apple, Mobile)
  5. Compress the video file (Note: This will always export a 1920 x 1080 file. That is not an issue.)

2. Final Cut Pro X

  1. Window > Project Properties (Command + J)
  2. In the Inspector window, click Modify Settings
  3. Change the Video Properties Format to Custom 
  4. Change the Resolution to 1080 x 1080 (1:1) / Leave at 1920 x 1080 for (16:9)

Now edit your project as usual, including any transitions, text, and graphics.

When you’re finished editing, you have some options with Final Cut Pro X. You can Share to an Apple Device or Send to Compressor. In this case, using Compressor is overkill since we’re only using the video file on mobile. That said, you can still use Compressor if you want.

Share to an Apple Device:

  1. File > Share > Apple Devices 1080p (The Apple Device preset will work with some modern Android devices.)
  2. Click Share (Note: This will export a 1920 x 1080 file. That is not an issue.)

Upload from Your Desktop

As of this past fall (2021), Instagram has now updated its features to include uploading capabilities straight from your desktop. So, initially, this article only discussed how you could bring the video to your phone once you’ve edited it accordingly. That whole step is irrelevant now that you can go right to the source from whatever computer you’re working on!

Doing this is simple, you just click on the “upload” button on the Instagram site and then find the video file’s location on your computer.

Remember what we said earlier when listing the upload requirements: “The maximum file size for videos that are ten minutes or less is 650Mb. The maximum file size for videos up to sixty minutes is 3.6GB”.

Transfer to Mobile

Image via David MG.

When you upload to Instagram, you’ll choose Crop settings. No matter if you used a 16:9 or 1:1 ratio, the final compressed mobile video will be 1920 x 1080—this won’t be a problem. More on that later. 

Now that you have a compressed Instagram mobile file, you can also transfer the file to your phone. The best option for Mac/iPhone users is to use Apple AirDrop.

For Mac/Android or PC/Mobile, you can use Google Drive or Dropbox programs. As a Mac/Android user, I prefer using Google Drive since it’s faster.

Apple AirDrop

Mac users with iPhones will find it easiest to send files using AirDrop. You’ll just drag the compressed Instagram video file to your iPhone. On your iPhone, you’ll now see the file under Photos.

  1. Open a Finder Window
  2. Click on AirDrop
  3. Drag and Drop the compressed Instagram video file to your iPhone
  4. On your iPhone, open Photos and verify the file transfer

Google Drive

Google Drive works for both Mac and PC and will transfer files to iPhone and Android phones. You’ll need both a Google Drive account on your computer and the Google Drive App on your phone.

  1. Sign in to your Google account and open Google Drive
  2. Drag and Drop the compressed Instagram video file
  3. Open the Google Drive app on your phone
  4. Download the compressed Instagram video file to your phone
  5. Open the Photos/Gallery app on your phone
  6. Verify the file is fully transferred

Dropbox

Dropbox works for both Mac and PC and will transfer files to iPhone, Android, and Windows phones.  You’ll need a Dropbox account on your computer and the Dropbox App on your phone.

  1. Sign into your Dropbox account
  2. Drag and Drop the compressed Instagram video file
  3. Open the Dropbox App on your phone
  4. Download the compressed Instagram video file to your phone
  5. Open the Photos / Gallery app on your phone
  6. Verify the file is fully transferred

Upload to Instagram

We’ve finally made it. It’s time to open Instagram and upload the video.

  1. Open the Instagram app on your phone
  2. Tap on the Camera icon
  3. Go to the Gallery
  4. Select your Instagram video file

1:1 Aspect Ratio

Remember how your 1080 x 1080 1:1 video file was compressed down to a 1920 x 1080 video? Instagram will automatically crop out the excess black bars on the sides, and you’ll have a perfectly square video ready to share. The result is like the middle image above.

  1. Tap the blue arrow
  2. Add a filter if you’d like, change the cover image, and/or mute the video
  3. Tap the blue arrow
  4. Add a caption, hashtag, location, or send as a Direct message
  5. Tap the check mark, and you’re done

16:9 Aspect Ratio

Instagram defaults images and videos to 1:1. If you want a 16:9 aspect ratio like the right image above, you’ll need to adjust the crop.

  1. Tap the Crop button to change to 16:9 (or whatever format your video is in)
  2. Tap the blue arrow
  3. Add a filter if you’d like, change the cover image, and/or mute the video
  4. Tap the blue arrow
  5. Add a caption, hashtag, location, or send as a Direct message
  6. Tap the check mark, and you’re done

Uploading to Instagram Reels

Since Instagram Reels is arguably a more popular way to upload your videos than just straight to your feed, we can talk briefly about how to upload your videos to Reels.

The biggest talking point: The app allows you to shoot and edit your entire video all within the app. This will enable you to add text, music, and effects all from the app. How is this relevant to us? You can then save and post that video on your feed, as well.

So, in a big way, this gets rid of a lot of past editing apps and software you might need if you’re making social videos. The creation lives and “thrives” all on the same platform.

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The Most Updated Instagram Video Size Guide for 2022 (Including Reels)

Want to make the best of Instagram videos? In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to know about Instagram dimensions to make the most of your videos. And once you’ve understood it all, make sure to head over to the InVideo Instagram channel for some inspiration on how to use the platform to build your brand.

Here’s what we’ll be covering:

1. What’s The Best Instagram Video Size?
2. Instagram Video Feed Post Dimensions
3. Instagram Carousel Post Dimensions
4. Instagram Stories Dimensions
5. Instagram Reels Dimensions
6. IGTV Post Dimensions
7. Instagram Live Video Dimensions

1. What’s The Best Instagram Video Size? 

Here’s a cheat sheet to help you figure out the best Instagram video sizes and dimensions:

Type of Post

Recommended Aspect ratio

Recommended Size

Other Sizes Accepted

Instagram Feed videos

4:5

1080 x 1350p

1080 x 608p, 1080 x 1080p

Instagram Carousel posts

4:5

1080 x 1350p

1080 x 608p, 1080 x 1080p

Instagram Stories

9:16

1080 x 1920p

1920 x 1080p

IGTV videos

9:16

1080 x 1920p

1920 x 1080p, 1080 x 1350p (IGTV videos in the Instagram feed), 1080 x 1080p (IGTV videos on the profile grid)

Instagram reels

9:16

1080 x 1920p

No

Instagram live videos

9:16

1080 x 1920p

No

It’s important to use optimal sizes (as mentioned in the table above) for different video posts on Instagram. This is mostly because Instagram compresses photos and videos during upload. If you have used the optimal resolution, video quality won’t be affected when Instagram compresses your post.

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2. Instagram Video Feed Post Dimensions

The Instagram feed supports videos of various sizes and dimensions and you can upload a video with a resolution ranging from 1080 x 608 pixels (landscape) to 1080 x 1350 pixels (portrait).

Keeping user experience in mind - the best dimensions to upload your Instagram video to your feed is 1080 pixels x 1350 pixels.  

This is because the Instagram app does not rotate on smartphones - so when you upload a video to your feed in 1920 x 1080 pixels or landscape dimensions, it will look like this:

This is not very engaging for your users. Instead, create feed videos in 1080 x 1350 pixels, like this video by Tastemade:

How to set the optimal video size for Instagram on a computer

If you shoot Instagram videos with a digital camera instead of a smartphone, you will most likely need to edit them on your computer before posting. And if you need to save the same file in several formats - for example, for the feed and for stories - cropping can take a lot of time.

To make it easier, we've prepared detailed instructions on what Instagram video sizes are considered optimal, how different aspect ratios look in the feed, and how to quickly save an Instagram video in the correct size and format.

We use VSDC as the editing program. It is a free video editor for Windows that is suitable for both simple operations such as trimming and adding audio, as well as for more complex tasks such as creating a picture-in-picture effect, color correction, and working with sound.

Looking for a convenient and free video editor for PC?

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VSDC has special video export profiles for Instagram and other social networks in the required size. This means that you can automatically apply the optimal settings for each social platform, and adjust them if necessary.

We will show how this works in detail below. But first, let's talk about the optimal video size for Instagram.

How big should a video be to post on Instagram?

The answer to this question depends on what type of post you are planning. Currently, you can post on Instagram:

  • Video post in the feed (minimum 3 seconds; maximum 1 minute)
  • Stories (minimum 1 second; maximum 15 seconds)
  • IGTV (minimum 15 seconds; maximum 10 minutes)

The general requirements for any video on Instagram are as follows: MP4 format, H.264 codec, 30 frames per second - maximum frequency, resolution - 1080 pixels wide. Lower quality videos - 600 pixels wide - are allowed, however, you should understand that on a visual platform like Instagram, you should always strive for maximum image quality.

Let's move on to the aspect ratio of the video for Instagram. Here you have several options.

If your video for is a regular post to feed , you can choose any aspect ratio between 1.91:1 (horizontal video) and 4:5 (portrait/vertical mode). Naturally, if your goal is to draw attention to the publication as much as possible, we advise you to choose the second option, because it takes up much more space on the smartphone screen. The recommended settings for vertical video on Instagram are 1080 x 1350 and 864 x 1080 pixels. However, if you shot the original video in a non-portrait mode, it will be difficult to apply the optimal aspect ratio. In such cases, it is worth using square videos with a standard 1:1 ratio. The optimal resolution here would be 1080 x 1080 pixels.

The best video resolution for Instagram stories is 1080 x 1920 pixels. And, of course, for maximum organicity, shoot video initially in portrait mode.

Finally, if you're editing a video for IGTV , you can save both 9:16 vertical video and 16:9 horizontal video. It is worth remembering that when an IGTV video is viewed in the feed, it is loaded in portrait mode, so it is again recommended to shoot vertically for optimal results.

How to save the video in the optimal size for Instagram

After you have finished editing, you can save the video in the desired format and size as follows:

  1. Go to the "Export project" tab.
  2. In the top menu on the left, select "Internet" and "For Instagram".
  3. Go to profile settings at the bottom. Using the dropdown menu, specify the width of the video: 600px, 1080px, or 1080px (Full HD).
  4. Then select the video orientation from the menu to the right: square, vertical or landscape.
  5. In the upper left corner of the preview window, select the "Fit video to the selected resolution" option, if necessary.
  6. Finally, use the Export Video button to save the video to your computer.

To change any of the video parameters - width, height or frame rate - use the "Change profile" option, this button is located below the preview window. If you need to create and save your own video export profile, see this guide.

How to quickly split a video for sharing on Instagram

If your video is longer than allowed, you can quickly split it into parts and post sequentially to the carousel or stories. The easiest way to do this is with cropping markers:

  1. In the same "Video Export" tab, go to the upper right corner and use the "Set Markers" button.
  2. In the new window, use the cursor and the "Add Marker" button to mark the video split points.
  3. Click on the "Apply changes" button in the lower right corner.
  4. Now open the "Advanced Options" tab in the menu under the export profile settings.
  5. Uncheck the "Combine scenes into one" option and select the "Split file by markers" option.
  6. Export the project. The video will be saved to your computer as multiple files - as indicated by the markers.

General guidelines for posting videos on Instagram

Saving videos in the optimal size for Instagram is not difficult if you use a program with preset export options. Maintaining maximum quality, however, can be more difficult. We recommend that you try the following tips:

  • Make sure the video is saved in MP4 format. If necessary, you can change the format using a video converter.
  • Remember that Instagram can compress images, so it is very important to shoot in the highest quality initially. This includes correct camera settings, saving the video in maximum resolution, and transferring the file from your computer to your phone without losing quality (for these purposes, it is best to use file storages such as Dropbox).
  • Use subtitles where appropriate. Most people browse their Instagram feed without sound. So if your message doesn't make sense without audio, don't forget to prepare the text and add it to the video.
  • Finally, we recommend using social media content management applications such as Buffer or Hootsuite. They will allow you not only to save time on publishing, but also to download content directly from the desktop.

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Video on Instagram is a new trend that is used not only by ordinary users, but also by commercial accounts. Now you can shoot, edit and upload videos of any length, provided that you use the correct video format for Instagram, as well as go live and communicate with your subscribers.

Are you sure you use Instagram? Agree, it's great when you can share an amazing sunset photo, a funny video or a new selfie with friends and family right now?

Professional social media professionals note that accounts filled with videos are gaining popularity faster and allow bloggers and commercial accounts to gain a large number of subscribers in a few months.

Also, many bloggers and commercial profiles make money by making videos on various topics or posting commercials in their accounts.

Today you will learn how to upload videos without any restrictions and what videos to take for Instagram.

Content

  1. Pros and cons of video content on Instagram
  2. Video formats for Instagram
  3. Feed
  4. Stories
  5. How to upload video to Instagram?
  6. How to download video from phone for feed
  7. How to download video from phone for stories
  8. How to download video from phone for igtv
  9. How to download videos from a computer
  10. What programs can be used to quickly and easily edit videos?
  11. Common mistakes when uploading videos to Instagram and how to solve them
  12. How to avoid video quality loss on Instagram?
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Pros and cons of video content on Instagram

Instagram users are increasingly posting videos rather than photos. And there are a number of reasons for this:

  • With the help of video, you can show your product or service in all its glory, introduce users to your business as closely as possible.
  • Video content allows you to effectively close objections.
  • Posts with videos get more views, likes and saves than similar posts with photos.
  • Users are more likely to trust video reviews than reviews that are written in text or posted in photo format.
  • Video responses in stories are gaining great popularity: this is how you can demonstrate your expertise to subscribers.
  • Videos bring variety to the content plan: you can upload serious videos, as well as order funny vines from bloggers, this is popular and has a good response from the Instagram audience.

What about the difficulties in using video on Instagram? Do they exist? Let's see:

  • Before shooting a video, you need to think about the subject and plot.
  • The video must be of high quality: with a good picture and sound. It must have an interesting plot. Well, the video should be useful for your target audience.
  • To upload a clip, you must select the appropriate format.

Video formats for Instagram

If you shot a video on your phone, then there should be no problems with publishing it. However, modern users tend to shoot high-quality content, that is, good quality photos and videos, using professional equipment. In this case, Instagram may refuse to publish due to problems with the video format.

For tape

First, let's talk about uploading video to main tape : how long the video should be and what resolution should be.

For a horizontal video, the following requirements apply:

  • size from 600*315 pixels;
  • optimal aspect ratio 1.9 to 1;
  • the choice of format is at your discretion;
  • The maximum size of a video should not exceed 4 GB;
  • The duration of the video is less than a minute.

For a square video:

  • size from 600*600 pixels;
  • aspect ratio 1 to 1;
  • the choice of format is at your discretion;
  • the maximum size of the video should not exceed 4 GB;
  • The duration of the video is less than a minute.

For vertical video:

  • the size is between 600*750 pixels;
  • aspect ratio is 4:5;
  • the choice of format is at your discretion;
  • The maximum size of a video should not exceed 4 GB;
  • The duration of the video is less than a minute.

Instagram users love quality content, so it is important to monitor the parameters of the published video. You can improve the video quality for Instagram. It is enough to shoot in higher resolution.

We advise you to choose the H.264 codec for video on Instagram. This will help keep the quality high and keep the file size small.

When choosing a vertical format for your video, remember that it's not really suitable for Instagram.

Why?

It is not very convenient for users to put cherished likes or leave comments, since such a video takes up almost the entire screen of the user's mobile device or tablet.

To summarize . The minimum resolution for horizontal videos is 600*315 pixels, for square videos 600*600, for vertical videos 600*750. The maximum video resolution for Instagram is 1080p.

For Stories

This globally popular network loves short videos on Instagram Stories. What are the requirements for them?

  • 9:16 vertical video format only;
  • maximum video size does not exceed 4 GB;
  • The length of the video does not exceed 15 seconds, but now you can upload a video of any length to your stories, it will be automatically divided into short fifteen-second clips;
  • resolution is from 600*1067 to 1080*1920 pixels.

For IGTV

In 2018, Instagram introduced a new service - IGTV . In it, large commercial accounts can post videos up to 60 minutes long, and ordinary profiles can upload videos up to 10 minutes long.

  • Suitable for any video format: vertical, horizontal and square.
  • The resolution is between 600*1067 and 1080*1920 pixels.

This service also allows you to download videos from your computer.

How to upload a video to Instagram?

Instagram supports almost all video formats shot on mobile phones, tablets, photos and camcorders. If you shoot video on professional cameras, then carefully study all the parameters and characteristics of the video so that there are no problems when uploading and there is no loss of video quality. By choosing the right format, you can add more videos and delight your subscribers.

Where do you get information about video formats? Will your format fit?

See list below.

To How to upload a video from your phone to the feed

To upload a video from your phone to the main Instagram feed, click on the square in the center of the screen and then follow the instructions.

When uploading a video, you can edit it, choose a cover, remove sound, apply a filter, add a geopoint, tag people and share it not only on Instagram, but also on other social networks.

Click on the square at the bottom center of the screen.

Select the desired video in the gallery.

Editing and adding a filter.

Add a signature, choose a location. You can also select services where else you want to publish the video.

To How to upload a video from your phone for Stories

To upload a video to Stories, click on the camera icon in the upper right corner and select a video in the gallery. If the video is longer than 15 seconds, it will be automatically split into segments. Next, you can select a filter, add a geotag, tag friends, add a funny picture, a GIF, or add a caption to the video.

Go to the feed and click on the camera icon in the upper left corner.

Your camera will open to take a video. You can either take a video or click on the gallery icon in the lower left corner.

Next, select the finished video in the gallery.

Now you can add stickers and various effects.

Next, click "Your story" and the video will appear in your stories.

K how to upload video from phone for igtv

To upload video to igtv, you need to download the application of the same name. Go to your profile, click the plus icon and select a video from the gallery. Then choose a cover and edit the title of the video.

How to upload videos from a computer

Most often, users share videos on Instagram using mobile devices or tablets, and Instagram was created for them. It is not yet possible to download a video from a computer. To do this, you will need special applications, programs or websites. Let's talk about how to upload videos from a computer to the main feed, stories and igtv.

For example, try the site https://smmplanner.com/

Using this service, you can not only upload photos and videos to Instagram, but also set the posting time, as well as do the so-called cross-posting.

Also try https://publbox.com/. Go to it and register.

This service is paid, but you can try to upload a video and evaluate its functionality during the first week.

On this site, select the desired platform - Instagram, go to your profile. Next, click the "create the first publication" button, select "video", select the desired file and start the upload process.

You can add a caption to the video. And then you can either immediately publish the video, or postpone it, specifying the time you need to publish it.

Another option: Gramblr.

It was created specifically to work with Instagram from a computer. This program is suitable for both Windows and Mac systems.

After downloading the program, open it. Next, you need to register, after which you will immediately be taken to your Instagram account.

Next, click on the big square in the very center of the screen and select the file you want to upload.

After uploading the video, you can select the video size, cover photo, then you can add text to the video.

This program will also allow you to choose the time of publication: you can publish the video immediately, or you can make a delayed posting.

And another option for publishing video from a computer is emulator programs. Such programs will allow you to work on Instagram from your computer as if you were on your phone.

Consider Bluestacks as an example.

So, you have downloaded the program, installed it and logged in. Now go to the settings section.

In the settings, find the section with accounts, there select "Add account", and then "Google account" or your existing account.

Then enter Instagram in the search bar and click "Search". Installing Instagram. After installation, open it. The interface will completely match the Instagram interface on a mobile device. Videos can be downloaded in the same way as from a phone.

Now open Instagram and do the same as for the mobile version.

You can try AMNDY, Genymotion, Nox and other programs instead of BlueStacks.

What programs can be used to quickly and easily edit videos?

We recommend you try the following programs:

  • Video Splitter is an application with a simple and intuitive interface that will help you quickly and beautifully trim videos for both publication in the feed and clips in Stories.
  • YouCut - this application is convenient because there are no in-app purchases, intrusive ads and watermarks. In it, you can not only cut videos for Instagram, but also mount videos for publication on a YouTube channel.
  • We recommend trying VideoShow. It can be downloaded and installed on a mobile device with an android system. In it, you can quickly and easily create a video or edit an existing video.
  • Popular video editor Inshot. Powerful photo and video editor. You can adjust the video and also add music to it.

Major errors when uploading videos to Instagram and how to solve them

Most often, users are faced with the fact that the video format is not suitable for Instagram.

What to do in such a case?

We offer a solution!

If your video format is not suitable for Instagram, don't get upset. Read the instructions below carefully.

In order to change the video format, you will need a converter. You can find an online converter on the Internet or download the application to your phone.

Let's see how to change the video format in Online Video Converter.

Go to the converter and upload the video you want to change.

Next, select the appropriate video format. You already know what formats are suitable for Instagram. Click the "Start" button. Then click the "Download" button to download the video to your device. Now the video can be published in your account.

How to avoid video quality loss on Instagram?

To prevent the video from losing its quality when uploading to Instagram, we advise you to consider the following parameters:

Features

Recommended

Available

Aspect ratio:

1:1

1:1 / 1.9:1 / 4:5

Container format:

.mp4.

For a complete list of formats, see article

above

File size:

-

1.75 GB

Duration:

-

60 sec.

Resolution:

Minimum resolutions: 600×315 px (1. 91:1 landscape) / 600×600 px (1:1 square) / 600×750 px (4:5 portrait orientation)

Frame rate:

-

up to 30fps

Bitrate:

The bitrate file has no limits when using two-pass encoding if the file size does not exceed 1 GB. Otherwise, 8 megabits per second for 1080p and 4 megabits per second for 720p

Video codecs:

H.264

H.264, VP8

Video:

H.264 video compression standard, high profile preferred, widescreen pixels, fixed frame rate, progressive scan

Audio codecs:

AAC

AAC, Vorbis

Audio:

Stereo AAC compression format 128 kbps + preferred

Thumbnail:

Thumbnail aspect ratio: must match the aspect ratio of the video. The image must contain no more than 20% text.

-

Description text:

125 characters

2200 characters

Baud rate:

Unlimited if you are using 2 pass encoding and your file is less than 1 GB. Otherwise, 8 Mbps for 1080p and 4 Mbps for 720p.

Briefly

Instagram videos can be uploaded to the main feed, stories or the new igtv service. Based on where you want to download the video, you should choose the format, duration and other video parameters.

You can download videos from your phone or computer. There will be no issues with downloading a video from mobile devices. And in order to download videos from a computer, you will need special programs or you should use sites for posting on social networks.

Follow all the parameters, upload videos to Instagram from your phone or tablet, share your emotions and memories with your followers!

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