{"id":34044,"date":"2022-07-24T08:47:10","date_gmt":"2022-07-24T08:47:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=34044"},"modified":"2022-07-24T08:47:10","modified_gmt":"2022-07-24T08:47:10","slug":"can-an-instagram-reel-be-60-seconds-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/can-an-instagram-reel-be-60-seconds-2","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-6a16c18da0b57\" 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-6a16c18da0b57\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a16c18da0b57\" ><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-2\/#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-2\/#Longer_Instagram_Reels\" title=\"Longer Instagram Reels\">Longer Instagram Reels<\/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-2\/#Optimizing_the_first_5-10_seconds_of_an_Instagram_reel\" title=\"Optimizing the first 5-10 seconds of an Instagram reel\">Optimizing the first 5-10 seconds of an Instagram reel<\/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-2\/#Creating_longer_Instagram_Reels\" title=\"Creating longer Instagram Reels\">Creating longer Instagram Reels<\/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\" alt=\"Can an Instagram reel be 60 seconds\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/dvulKPc.jpg\" align=\"right\" style=\"height:auto; width:auto; margin:0px 10px; max-width:31% max-height:327px;\"> <\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re wondering, &#8220;Can an Instagram reel be sixty seconds?&#8221;, then read on. Previously, the maximum length was 30 seconds. Due to the competition it faces from TikTok (which recently increased the video length to three minutes), Instagram needed to make some changes to stay competitive. While this may not seem like a big change, the new maximum length of an Instagram reel will help you share existing content and grow your following across multiple platforms.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Longer_Instagram_Reels\"><\/span>Longer Instagram Reels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the past, Instagram supported only Reels of up to 30 seconds. But with recent updates, such as the introduction of three-minute videos by TikTok, it&#8217;s possible to create and post longer videos. Longer reels would help creators cross-post their content on other social media. The 60-second format would also be beneficial for creators who have a large following on TikTok.<\/p>\n<p>The new length limit for Reels videos is more than welcome, and it also helps keep the momentum going. Earlier, Reels were limited to 15 seconds, but that was increased to 30 seconds in August. Now, a 60-second reel will give Instagram creators more content to share and increase their followers across platforms. The new limit may be difficult to beat, but if you use a high-quality camera and edit it carefully, you&#8217;ll see better results.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the limit, Instagram Reels have gained popularity. Now, reels can be up to 60 seconds long, which is much longer than the 15-second limit. However, you can share them to your entire community or only to followers. To get the most out of these reels, be sure to add other videos to your feed. Hopefully, Instagram will expand its reel duration to 90 seconds. If this doesn&#8217;t work for you, check out Insider&#8217;s Tech Reference library to see more tips and tricks.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Optimizing_the_first_5-10_seconds_of_an_Instagram_reel\"><\/span>Optimizing the first 5-10 seconds of an Instagram reel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best way to optimize the first five to ten second of your Instagram reel to be 60 seconds is to make it as engaging as possible. While Instagram is secretive about how long Reels should be, VP of product management Adam Mosseri said that &#8220;Reels are king.&#8221; He also stated that Instagram is testing an immersive feed where content is more video-focused, and that the app will be more immersive in the near future. It is difficult to say what the ideal Reel length is, as this will depend on the type of content you are creating and your audience&#8217;s preferences. The first five to ten seconds are a critical moment, as they are the most engaging moments.<\/p>\n<p>After determining your target audience, you can begin to optimize the first five to ten seconds of your Instagram reel to be as interesting and relevant as possible. Remember, reels are meant to be bite-sized content, so don&#8217;t be afraid to use fun, exciting content. Add some funk to your reels by using different filters and adding stickers. In addition, have a solid marketing strategy and set achievable goals. By setting goals and measuring your results, you will be sure to see a steady increase in followers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_longer_Instagram_Reels\"><\/span>Creating longer Instagram Reels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In case you missed it, Instagram is extending the Reels length. Previously, the maximum was fifteen seconds, but you can now create reels as long as 60 seconds. The change may be a response to the competition from TikTok, a video-sharing app that allows users to shoot longer videos. If it is the case, Instagram could increase the limit even further in the future. So, what are the benefits of extending your Instagram Reels?<\/p>\n<p>First of all, if you don&#8217;t want to use your Story for your reels, you can use the Instagram editor. Once you have the app open, you can add photos to the reel. Each photo will display for five seconds. You can add effects or animation with third-party apps. But if you don&#8217;t want to use Instagram&#8217;s built-in video editor, you can simply use an app that lets you add transitions between your reels.<\/p>\n<p>To create a longer Reel, make sure your video is high-quality and has good engagement. You can use your own music library or use one of Instagram&#8217;s music tracks. Try to keep your Reels full-screen with a 9:16 aspect ratio. Remember, you want to encourage people to watch your video over again. 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