{"id":48865,"date":"2022-07-30T23:01:03","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T23:01:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=48865"},"modified":"2022-07-30T23:01:03","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T23:01:03","slug":"how-to-upload-video-to-instagram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-upload-video-to-instagram","title":{"rendered":"How to Upload Video to 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-6a1b0070c5fa6\" 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-6a1b0070c5fa6\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1b0070c5fa6\" ><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-upload-video-to-instagram\/#How_to_Upload_Video_to_Instagram\" title=\"How to Upload Video to Instagram\">How to Upload Video to 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-upload-video-to-instagram\/#Posting_a_15-second_video_on_Instagram\" title=\"Posting a 15-second video on Instagram\">Posting a 15-second video on Instagram<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-upload-video-to-instagram\/#Adding_music_to_a_video_on_Instagram\" title=\"Adding music to a video on Instagram\">Adding music to a video on Instagram<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-upload-video-to-instagram\/#Choosing_a_powerful_image_for_your_video\" title=\"Choosing a powerful image for your video\">Choosing a powerful image for your video<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-upload-video-to-instagram\/#Using_a_1080_canvas\" title=\"Using a 1080 canvas\">Using a 1080 canvas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-upload-video-to-instagram\/#Choosing_a_wide-aspect_ratio_for_your_video\" title=\"Choosing a wide-aspect ratio for your video\">Choosing a wide-aspect ratio for your video<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Upload_Video_to_Instagram\"><\/span>How to Upload Video to Instagram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin:0px 10px; width:auto; max-height:368px; max-width:41% height:auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/ZxoEN57.jpg\" align=\"right\" alt=\"how to upload video to instagram\">  <\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re unsure how to upload video to Instagram, you can follow these steps: You can trim your video so it is less than 15 seconds long, add music to your video, choose an image with a high-quality resolution, and use a 1080 canvas. First, open the Instagram app on your smartphone. Click the &#8220;Plus&#8221; sign in the upper-right corner of your profile page. Choose the option to &#8220;Post.&#8221; This will display your recent images and videos.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Posting_a_15-second_video_on_Instagram\"><\/span>Posting a 15-second video on Instagram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When posting a video to Instagram, you&#8217;ll need to follow some simple steps. First, you need to keep in mind the 15-second time limit. You can add as many videos as you want as long as each segment doesn&#8217;t exceed 15 seconds. To add more than one video, you can split the clip into several 15-second stories. When you&#8217;re done, tap on &#8220;Add content&#8221; to begin posting. Make sure to stick to the time limit so that your video will be seen.<\/p>\n<p>After editing your video, you can export it to a format that Instagram understands. If your video is longer than 15 seconds, you&#8217;ll need to convert it to a mp4 or MOV file. The video should have a resolution of at least 600 x 1067 pixels, 30 frames per second, and be at least 2GB. You can learn more about preparing videos for Instagram here.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_music_to_a_video_on_Instagram\"><\/span>Adding music to a video on Instagram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adding music to an Instagram video or image is easy. You can use a music track or add music stickers to your video. Most Instagram users will only be able to post a 15-second video, but you can extend this time by selecting several tracks. To get started, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<p>First, choose a track and click it in the compose screen. Next, click on the &#8220;music&#8221; icon to search for the music you want. Click the audio or video file icon to add the music. You can change its volume. Once you have added music to your video, export it from the platform. This process can take a few minutes. Once you&#8217;ve finished, your video is ready to be posted on Instagram.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_a_powerful_image_for_your_video\"><\/span>Choosing a powerful image for your video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can choose a powerful image for your video cover to upload to Instagram. The cover image should make viewers want to watch your video. You can choose a high-quality image to represent your brand or a special moment in your video. Choosing an image that is powerful is far more impactful than an unclear or blurry one. The image should also be appropriately captioned with the right information. Today, Instagram has evolved into a more comprehensive platform.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_a_1080_canvas\"><\/span>Using a 1080 canvas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using a 1080 canvas when uploading video to Instagram is a good idea, but make sure to check the quality of your video before you upload it. Instagram will compress images to 72 ppi, so you want to ensure that your video is at least 1080 x 1920 pixels or higher. This will guarantee you the best quality possible, especially if your video is educational or demonstrates a quick cooking recipe.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re using Final Cut Pro X, you can send your video directly to Compressor after editing. However, using Compressor on mobile is overkill. Now, you can upload videos straight from your Mac using Instagram&#8217;s desktop-friendly format. The only downside to this method is that you&#8217;ll have to watch the video carefully to ensure that everything is in frame. Fortunately, Instagram has updated its features to support desktop-based video uploads, so it&#8217;s worth using this option to save space.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_a_wide-aspect_ratio_for_your_video\"><\/span>Choosing a wide-aspect ratio for your video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It can be difficult to know which aspect ratio is right for your videos or photos, but it&#8217;s crucial to understand what these ratios mean. If your videos are not the proper ratio, you&#8217;ll likely have to reformat them before uploading them to social media platforms. Aspect ratios will determine where you can place text or captions, and what your content will look like when you share it.<\/p>\n<p>When editing videos for Instagram, you can choose a 1:1, 16:9, or 4:3 aspect ratio. The aspect ratios of videos vary by resolution, but it&#8217;s best to choose a wide-aspect ratio if you want to make the most of the platform&#8217;s mobile features. 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