{"id":21290,"date":"2022-07-18T06:24:52","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T06:24:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=21290"},"modified":"2022-07-18T06:24:52","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T06:24:52","slug":"can-an-instagram-reel-be-60-seconds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/can-an-instagram-reel-be-60-seconds","title":{"rendered":"Can an Instagram Reel Be 60 Seconds?"},"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-6a14c9e330f2e\" 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-6a14c9e330f2e\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a14c9e330f2e\" ><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\/can-an-instagram-reel-be-60-seconds\/#Can_an_Instagram_Reel_Be_60_Seconds\" title=\"Can an Instagram Reel Be 60 Seconds?\">Can an Instagram Reel Be 60 Seconds?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/can-an-instagram-reel-be-60-seconds\/#IGTV_has_a_minute-long_time_limit\" title=\"IGTV has a minute-long time limit\">IGTV has a minute-long time limit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/can-an-instagram-reel-be-60-seconds\/#Instagram_Reels_have_a_60-second_time_limit\" title=\"Instagram Reels have a 60-second time limit\">Instagram Reels have a 60-second time limit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/can-an-instagram-reel-be-60-seconds\/#Cross-posting_on_Instagram\" title=\"Cross-posting on Instagram\">Cross-posting on Instagram<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/can-an-instagram-reel-be-60-seconds\/#Creating_a_60-second_reel\" title=\"Creating a 60-second reel\">Creating a 60-second reel<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_an_Instagram_Reel_Be_60_Seconds\"><\/span>Can an Instagram Reel Be 60 Seconds?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-height:271px; margin:0px 10px; width:auto; max-width:40% height:auto;\" align=\"left\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/ya1yduC.png\" alt=\"Can an Instagram reel be 60 seconds\">  <\/p>\n<p>Until recently, the maximum length of an Instagram Reel was 30 seconds. With the recent expansion of TikTok, which allows users to upload videos up to three minutes long, Instagram needed to increase the maximum length of its reels to stay competitive. With the 60-second limit, creators can now cross-post their videos to multiple social networks, share their existing content, and grow their following. And, with a 60-second reel, they can now cross-post on Instagram.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IGTV_has_a_minute-long_time_limit\"><\/span>IGTV has a minute-long time limit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The biggest limitation on IGTV is its minute-long time limit. In contrast to other platforms, such as YouTube, where videos can last between five and ten minutes, IGTV allows you to upload a minute-long video. This limit doesn&#8217;t apply to live videos, but to pre-recorded content. You can upload videos from your camera phone, and even post them in vertical format.<\/p>\n<p>IGTV allows you to upload various kinds of content. Brand building videos can be educational or informative. Besides this, you can use the minute-long time limit to share your most valuable information in the first few seconds. You can also add captions, so that viewers can skip to the next part of your video. While this is more time consuming, it is still a great tool for creating brand awareness through storytelling.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a large or verified account, you can upload videos up to 60 minutes. For the rest of us, the time limit is three to 60 seconds. If you&#8217;re using a desktop app, you can upload videos up to 60 minutes. If you&#8217;d like to upload a longer video, you&#8217;ll need to use the IGTV app. It&#8217;s free and available on both Google Play and App Store.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Instagram_Reels_have_a_60-second_time_limit\"><\/span>Instagram Reels have a 60-second time limit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Instagram app has changed so that you can now create longer Reels, which you can then upload to the app. Before, reels could be as short as 15 seconds, but now you can create longer ones up to 60 seconds. However, this time limit won&#8217;t last long enough if you want to make a reel that is really long, so there are a few things you can do to increase the length of your Reels.<\/p>\n<p>First, Instagram has increased the time limit of its Reels. Previously, the video length was only 15 seconds. A few months later, the limit doubled to thirty seconds. With the new length, you can create more content for your followers and boost engagement. Remember, though, that you should always update your app to get the most out of the new feature. The 60-second limit will make your videos longer and help you increase engagement!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cross-posting_on_Instagram\"><\/span>Cross-posting on Instagram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a content creator, you will benefit from this new feature. While Instagram originally supported only Reels of up to 30 seconds, recent updates have made it possible to publish videos of up to three minutes. This means that you can cross-post your content to other social media sites like Snapchat and YouTube. The new feature also benefits Instagram creators who have a large following on TikTok. The following are some of the advantages of cross-posting on Instagram reels.<\/p>\n<p>The new Instagram Reels feature doubles the previous time limit of 15 seconds and includes caption stickers. Creators can cross-post their videos to both platforms, giving themselves more scope for their Reels. Since the TikTok algorithm doesn&#8217;t promote the use of TikTok watermarks, Instagram is allowing creators to use these videos on their Reels. Caption stickers can convert audio files to text and are available in English-speaking countries.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_a_60-second_reel\"><\/span>Creating a 60-second reel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are several ways to create an Instagram reel and the best way to make one is to use an editing program. There are many ways to make one of these reels, but the basic idea is to record short videos that are under 60 seconds long. Reels also allow you to add voiceovers, music, and other effects. They also allow you to manage who sees your reels. 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