{"id":19906,"date":"2022-07-18T05:41:06","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T05:41:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=19906"},"modified":"2022-07-18T05:41:07","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T05:41:07","slug":"how-do-you-size-a-video-for-instagram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-you-size-a-video-for-instagram","title":{"rendered":"How Do You Size a Video for Instagram?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a6831cd62b6c\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a6831cd62b6c\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a6831cd62b6c\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-you-size-a-video-for-instagram\/#How_Do_You_Size_a_Video_for_Instagram\" title=\"How Do You Size a Video for Instagram?\">How Do You Size a Video for Instagram?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-you-size-a-video-for-instagram\/#Minimum_resolution\" title=\"Minimum resolution\">Minimum resolution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-you-size-a-video-for-instagram\/#Maximum_length\" title=\"Maximum length\">Maximum length<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-you-size-a-video-for-instagram\/#Formats\" title=\"Formats\">Formats<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_You_Size_a_Video_for_Instagram\"><\/span>How Do You Size a Video for Instagram?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" align=\"right\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/5gFgejP.png\" style=\"height:auto; width:auto; max-width:42% max-height:234px; margin:0px 10px;\" alt=\"How do you size a video for Instagram\"> <\/p>\n<p>Before you start, you need to know the right dimensions for your Instagram video. This is known as aspect ratio, and it refers to the width and height of your video. Instagram uses different video formats, and each format has a unique aspect ratio. The aspect ratio will always be expressed in numeric form, and the first number will be the width of the video and the second number will be the height. You can use the following guidelines when choosing the correct aspect ratio for your Instagram video.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minimum_resolution\"><\/span>Minimum resolution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The minimum resolution for Instagram videos is 1080 x 608 pixels. The aspect ratio must be between 1.911 and 45. This aspect ratio is important because videos on Instagram do not rotate. Most mobile users hold their phones vertically, and square videos will look tiny. However, vertical videos engage viewers more effectively. Here are some tips to help you produce high-quality Instagram videos. Read on for more information. If you&#8217;re still uncertain, check out the video format rules.<\/p>\n<p>First, you should know the resolution requirements for your videos. Instagram videos must be at least 600 x 600 pixels. The maximum resolution is 1080 x 1920 pixels. Depending on the size of your video, it may be trimmed down to 15 seconds. However, videos longer than 60 seconds will be cut into several Story clips. The video must be in MP4 or MOV format, with a frame rate of 30 frames per second.<\/p>\n<p>Second, make sure your video is in the correct format. You can upload your video in several different file formats, including MP4 and MOV. In addition, be sure to choose the aspect ratio. There are other requirements for the aspect ratio of your video. If you have an older smartphone, you may not be able to upload it on Instagram. It is also important to consider the aspect ratio, which is the ratio of width to height.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maximum_length\"><\/span>Maximum length<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The maximum length of a video on Instagram is based on the type of video and the format. If your video is shorter than 60 seconds, you may consider reducing the length of your post. Longer videos can be frustrating to watch, but the app allows you to crop your video before publishing. This can make uploading a video much easier. Depending on the type of video you&#8217;re posting, the maximum length may vary by as much as six minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Instagram videos can be as long as 10 minutes for regular accounts and up to 60 minutes for verified accounts. The best part is that your video can be up to 60 minutes long if you&#8217;re posting from a computer app, but you may still want to keep your video short enough to make the most impact. Ideally, your video should be no longer than 5-10 minutes. It&#8217;s important to make your content the star of the video in the first five to ten seconds to keep viewers&#8217; attention.<\/p>\n<p>The maximum length of a video on Instagram is different for different types of videos. IGTV videos can be as long as 60 minutes, but stories can be up to 15 seconds. The best way to upload a longer video is to use the camera roll or edit it using apps. Instagram will automatically splice longer videos into smaller segments, so that they can be viewed by a wider audience. This is also true for IG stories.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Formats\"><\/span>Formats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re planning to share a video on Instagram, the first thing you need to do is to size the file properly. The maximum file size is 4GB and you should stick to a frame rate of 23-60 FPS. Aside from these guidelines, you also need to know the aspect ratio. Aspect ratio is the ratio of width to height. Instagram&#8217;s videos are viewed in a widescreen format, so you should use the right size for its platform.<\/p>\n<p>The best file format to upload to Instagram is H.264 MP4. This format will preserve the quality of the video after uploading. You can use a free tool to convert video files. For audio files, you should use AAC, since it has better quality than MP3. AAC videos should be under one minute. However, you can also upload a video that is as long as 60 minutes from the internet. However, you should keep in mind that longer videos will be compressed and may appear small on your Instagram feed.<\/p>\n<p>While you should use the highest quality video format possible, Instagram also has certain video requirements. A video should be at least 1080 x 1920 pixels for optimal display. However, if the video is in a smaller size, you can use a lower aspect ratio. 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