{"id":48314,"date":"2022-07-30T22:27:52","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T22:27:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=48314"},"modified":"2022-07-30T22:27:53","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T22:27:53","slug":"how-long-are-reels-on-instagram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-long-are-reels-on-instagram","title":{"rendered":"How Long Are Reels 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-69fc32c32a842\" 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-69fc32c32a842\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fc32c32a842\" ><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-long-are-reels-on-instagram\/#How_Long_Are_Reels_on_Instagram\" title=\"How Long Are Reels on Instagram?\">How Long Are Reels 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-long-are-reels-on-instagram\/#90_seconds\" title=\"90 seconds\">90 seconds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-long-are-reels-on-instagram\/#60_seconds\" title=\"60 seconds\">60 seconds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-long-are-reels-on-instagram\/#TikToks\" title=\"TikToks\">TikToks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-long-are-reels-on-instagram\/#1_minute\" title=\"1 minute\">1 minute<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Are_Reels_on_Instagram\"><\/span>How Long Are Reels on Instagram?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" align=\"right\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/Dsu14Y3.jpg\" style=\"height:auto; margin:0px 10px; max-width:33% width:auto; max-height:323px;\" alt=\"how long are reels on instagram\"> <\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re a creator looking to get more exposure on Instagram, it&#8217;s important to understand how long reels are. These short videos give you an opportunity to explain more about yourself, capture behind-the-scenes footage, and explore nuances of the subject matter. The longer reels can be shared on social media to get more exposure, or you can leave a comment on a video and ask a question.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"90_seconds\"><\/span>90 seconds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Instagram has expanded the test of 90 seconds Reels, which allow users to share longer videos. The new feature is a competition for TikTok, the most popular app that allows users to create short video clips in just under 60 seconds. Users who make videos in this format can get up to 200,000 followers in less than 30 days. However, it&#8217;s unclear when 90-second Reels will be rolled out.<\/p>\n<p>In response to the increasing amount of content being uploaded on Instagram, the platform has extended the time limit for reels. This will allow users to be more creative in their content and will increase the chance of their videos going viral. Reels have also gained popularity in the YouTube space. In addition, creators can now make use of polls to find out what their audience wants to see next. Moreover, Reels have also been given their own templates, which means that they can save time on post-production.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"60_seconds\"><\/span>60 seconds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After several months of trial and error, Instagram has finally made it possible to upload longer Reels. Up until now, the app only allowed you to post Reels of up to 30 seconds. Now, you can upload Reels of up to 60 seconds. The 60-second reels feature is a welcome addition for creators with large TikTok followings. The short-form video format has exploded as more creators than ever are using social media to make money.<\/p>\n<p>Adding a 60-second reel to your Instagram videos is easy. All you have to do is go into your profile, click &#8220;Edit Profile,&#8221; then tap on the &#8220;Media&#8221; tab. Next, click &#8220;Reels,&#8221; and select the length of your choice. If you want your reel to be longer, you can simply create a separate.mp4 file and trim it down to 60 seconds within the Instagram app.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TikToks\"><\/span>TikToks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are looking to promote your business on Instagram, you may be wondering how long your reels should be. The answer depends on your style and your content. For example, if you&#8217;re more interested in aesthetics than educational content, you&#8217;ll want to stick with Reels. In the meantime, you can use TikToks to share your videos. Reels are shorter than TikToks, so they can be used to increase your exposure and reach your target audience.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to creating content for Instagram, you&#8217;ll find a wide range of options available to you. While Instagram Reels does not offer Duet or Stitch features, you can upload content from your camera roll. The best way to create content for Instagram Reels is to convert to a Pro Account, but you&#8217;ll only be able to do that if you&#8217;re willing to convert to a Pro Account.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_minute\"><\/span>1 minute<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Instagram has added new features that allow users to submit more than 60-second reels. Now, creators can create more elaborate content, capture more behind-the-scenes footage, and reach a wider audience. If you&#8217;re looking to expand your content, consider using 1 minute reels. Whether you&#8217;re creating content for your business, promoting a new product, or just capturing a memorable moment, reels on Instagram are an excellent way to increase exposure.<\/p>\n<p>One-minute music reels on Instagram are now available. However, users must actively access this setting. It&#8217;s not available as a default setting. It will require some tweaking on your part to enable this feature. Try updating your Instagram app or reinstalling it if it doesn&#8217;t show up automatically. Another option to check is the Insider&#8217;s Tech Reference library. After installing the new update, try setting the reel length to 60 seconds.<\/p>\n<p> <iframe allowfullscreen=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_44PV-B0Tdg\" height=\"292\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"522\" style=\"margin:0px auto; display: block;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Long Are Reels on Instagram? 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