{"id":20925,"date":"2022-07-18T06:13:38","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T06:13:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=20925"},"modified":"2022-07-18T06:13:38","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T06:13:38","slug":"how-to-post-169-on-instagram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-169-on-instagram","title":{"rendered":"How to Post 16:9 on 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-6a1bdb2a5c65e\" 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-6a1bdb2a5c65e\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1bdb2a5c65e\" ><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-to-post-169-on-instagram\/#How_to_Post_16_9_on_Instagram\" title=\"How to Post 16:9 on Instagram\">How to Post 16:9 on Instagram<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-169-on-instagram\/#Sizes\" title=\"Sizes\">Sizes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-169-on-instagram\/#Formats\" title=\"Formats\">Formats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-169-on-instagram\/#Recommendations\" title=\"Recommendations\">Recommendations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-169-on-instagram\/#Sizes_for_videos\" title=\"Sizes for videos\">Sizes for videos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-169-on-instagram\/#Minimum\" title=\"Minimum\">Minimum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-169-on-instagram\/#Instagrams_new_16_9_aspect_ratio\" title=\"Instagram&#8217;s new 16:9 aspect ratio\">Instagram&#8217;s new 16:9 aspect ratio<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Post_16_9_on_Instagram\"><\/span>How to Post 16:9 on Instagram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/OoCYfOG.jpg\" alt=\"How do you post 16 9 on Instagram\" align=\"right\" style=\"height:auto; max-width:41% margin:0px 10px; max-height:313px; width:auto;\"> <\/p>\n<p>The first step to posting a 16:9 image on Instagram is to crop it to the correct size. The app will automatically crop your photo into a long, skinny rectangle in the middle. To adjust the size, you can enlarge it, decrease it, or position it. Alternatively, you can use a 9:16 crop template in any photo editing app. The best part is that you can use any photo!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sizes\"><\/span>Sizes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to posting images on Instagram, you have a couple of options when it comes to size. You can post a square, landscape, or vertical image. However, remember that your image will be cropped to fit a square size in the feed. For optimal Instagram post quality, the ideal size for a square image is 1080px by 1080px, with a 1:1 aspect ratio. For a landscape post, use 1080px by 566px, with a ratio of 1.91. Vertical images, on the other hand, should be 1080px by 1350px, or 4:5 aspect ratio.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Formats\"><\/span>Formats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are a few different Instagram post formats. Each one has its own advantages and disadvantages. Here are some things to keep in mind. In addition to their appearance, aspect ratios play a big role in ensuring that you get the most out of your content. Regardless of what type of media you have to share, there are formats for posting 16:9 videos on Instagram that will make your content look perfect.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recommendations\"><\/span>Recommendations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The recent changes to Instagram&#8217;s dimensions and aspect ratios have prompted many to rethink their photo-posting strategies. The new aspect ratios, or 9:16:9, allow for a wider range of dimensions for your content. Consider which aspect ratio suits your content and what your followers will see. In general, your content will appear in either landscape or portrait aspect in users&#8217; feeds.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sizes_for_videos\"><\/span>Sizes for videos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In order to post a video on Instagram, the file size should be no more than four gigabytes. The recommended video length is three to 60 seconds, and the frame rate should be 23 to 60 frames per second. Instagram also supports the largest file size for IGTV, which is 3.6 GB for a video up to 60 minutes long. However, if you want to post a longer video, you may have to compress it to fit into the file size limit.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minimum\"><\/span>Minimum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re wondering how to post 16:9 pictures or videos on Instagram, you&#8217;re not alone. Instagram recently introduced new features including different dimensions and aspect ratios. Consider which aspect ratios work best for your images. Keep in mind that your content will be shown in landscape or portrait formats in the user&#8217;s feed. In addition, you should consider the new 9-grid format as well. Regardless of the new aspect ratios, there are some simple steps you can take to ensure your photos look good on the platform.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Instagrams_new_16_9_aspect_ratio\"><\/span>Instagram&#8217;s new 16:9 aspect ratio<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve been uploading videos to Instagram, you may have noticed that the format isn&#8217;t always compatible with your content. In addition to its 16:9 aspect ratio, Instagram also supports 4:5 portrait and square 1:1 ratios. As long as your videos are between two and three minutes long, you should be fine. 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