{"id":49003,"date":"2022-07-30T23:03:58","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T23:03:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=49003"},"modified":"2022-07-30T23:03:58","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T23:03:58","slug":"how-long-can-reels-be-on-instagram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-long-can-reels-be-on-instagram","title":{"rendered":"How Long Can Reels Be 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-69fc2ad86ee6d\" 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-69fc2ad86ee6d\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fc2ad86ee6d\" ><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-can-reels-be-on-instagram\/#How_Long_Can_Reels_Be_on_Instagram\" title=\"How Long Can Reels Be on Instagram?\">How Long Can Reels Be 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-can-reels-be-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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-long-can-reels-be-on-instagram\/#One_minute\" title=\"One minute\">One minute<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-long-can-reels-be-on-instagram\/#More_than_one_minute\" title=\"More than one minute\">More than one minute<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Can_Reels_Be_on_Instagram\"><\/span>How Long Can Reels Be on Instagram?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/A4u4d5R.jpg\" alt=\"how long can reels be on instagram\" align=\"left\" style=\"max-height:352px; margin:0px 10px; max-width:33% height:auto; width:auto;\"> <\/p>\n<p>How long can reels be on Instagram? The first Reels were only allowed to last 15 seconds, but that limit was extended to 60 seconds in August 2021. This increase was a result of user demand, and the Instagram team wanted to provide users with a better experience. To help users, Instagram also added a time limit of 60 seconds for Stories. But this limit has since been reduced to 15 seconds.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"60_seconds\"><\/span>60 seconds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For some time now, users of Instagram have had to create short videos that are no longer than 60 seconds long. This restriction has frustrated some of the biggest influencers and content creators, and now they are finally able to create reels longer than that. Instagram users are still limited to reels of 60 seconds, but this will soon change. In the meantime, it&#8217;s easy to create a reel of one minute or less.<\/p>\n<p>While the 30-second Reels were the most common option, it&#8217;s now possible to upload a video that is 60 seconds long. Like the shorter Reels, 60-second reels can be shared with followers and other users of the social network. With the new feature, Instagram has also improved its safety for teens. By default, account settings will be set to private for teenagers. In addition, they will be subjected to push notifications that inform them of any inappropriate content.<\/p>\n<p>In September last year, Instagram increased the length of Reels from 15 to 30 seconds. However, the feature has not been fully implemented yet. Creators can now upload 60-second reels to the social network&#8217;s website. The platform has also recently added the ability to upload audio and interactive stickers to Reels. Until now, Instagram was essentially a photo-sharing platform. Increasing the maximum length of reels is a smart move on Instagram.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"One_minute\"><\/span>One minute<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With the one minute reels on Instagram, creators will be able to explain their content in greater detail, capture more behind-the-scenes footage, and examine the nuances of a particular topic. The one minute reels format is the next big thing in social media, and Instagram is following TikTok&#8217;s lead. Users can select the reel length and share it on social media by sharing this article or asking questions in the comments section.<\/p>\n<p>Reels are becoming a global stage, attracting a huge following across different countries. As a platform, reels have been popular among artists, who share their music and launch their careers. Now, Instagram has released a new property on the platform for one minute music, where users can hear artists from across the country. One minute reels from Gurnazar Chattha and Himanshi Khurana are live already, and more are expected to follow.<\/p>\n<p>While there are some guidelines and best practices to follow when creating a One Minute Reel, there are a few things you need to keep in mind before sharing it on social media. First of all, the aspect ratio of the video is 9:16. You can also use a border or cover it with text if you choose. Ultimately, your reel should have a size of 1080 pixels x 1920 pixels.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_than_one_minute\"><\/span>More than one minute<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>More than one minute reels on Instagram could be coming soon, thanks to a new algorithm from Instagram. The feature lets users create reels that last more than 60 seconds, up from the current limit of 15 seconds. This change will allow users to create a more compelling reel and earn more money with it. The social networking site has a large user base and will now be able to give its users a chance to make more money with their reels.<\/p>\n<p>Until recently, Instagram had a limit of 60-second reels. This limit had limited some of the most popular users, content creators, and influencers from being able to upload reels that last more than one minute. But with the new update, Instagram users will soon be able to submit reels that are longer than 60 seconds. Until then, this restriction may remain. However, it&#8217;s important to remember that reels on Instagram have a large audience and that they can help you to promote your products and services.<\/p>\n<p>The new update to the Reels format allows creators to create reels with more content. This will allow them to include more information about themselves, capture more behind-the-scenes footage, and explore the nuances of their topic. And the longer reels will increase the chances of getting more attention. 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