{"id":51184,"date":"2022-08-01T15:40:08","date_gmt":"2022-08-01T15:40:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=51184"},"modified":"2022-08-01T15:40:08","modified_gmt":"2022-08-01T15:40:08","slug":"how-to-upload-a-video-to-instagram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-upload-a-video-to-instagram","title":{"rendered":"How to Upload a 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-6a01108db8247\" 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-6a01108db8247\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a01108db8247\" ><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-a-video-to-instagram\/#How_to_Upload_a_Video_to_Instagram\" title=\"How to Upload a Video to Instagram\">How to Upload a 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-a-video-to-instagram\/#Reels_is_Instagrams_latest_video_format\" title=\"Reels is Instagram&#8217;s latest video format\">Reels is Instagram&#8217;s latest video format<\/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-a-video-to-instagram\/#Using_your_phones_video_editing_features_to_trim_video_into_15-second_increments\" title=\"Using your phone&#8217;s video editing features to trim video into 15-second increments\">Using your phone&#8217;s video editing features to trim video into 15-second increments<\/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-a-video-to-instagram\/#Adding_music_to_a_video_post_on_Instagram\" title=\"Adding music to a video post on Instagram\">Adding music to a video post on Instagram<\/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-a-video-to-instagram\/#Choosing_a_cover_photo_for_a_video\" title=\"Choosing a cover photo for a video\">Choosing a cover photo for a video<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Upload_a_Video_to_Instagram\"><\/span>How to Upload a Video to Instagram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" align=\"left\" style=\"max-width:37% height:auto; width:auto; max-height:283px; margin:0px 10px;\" alt=\"how to upload a video to instagram\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/2MVA1sX.png\"> <\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re curious to learn how to upload a video to Instagram, this article is for you. In this guide, we&#8217;ll cover: Choosing a title for your video, using your phone&#8217;s video editing features to chop it into 15-second sections, Adding music to your video post, and choosing a cover photo for your Instagram video. We&#8217;ll also cover: What&#8217;s Reels, Instagram&#8217;s newest video format?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reels_is_Instagrams_latest_video_format\"><\/span>Reels is Instagram&#8217;s latest video format<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The latest new video format for Instagram is called Reels, and it&#8217;s likely to drive significant growth for the social network. While this format may not be as unique and differentiated as its predecessors, it could significantly increase engagement and drive revenue. Reels allow users to edit, remix and create reels of their public photos. They can use the green screen option and add special effects, such as a picture-in-picture reaction view.<\/p>\n<p>You can also edit Reels videos to make them look like a traditional video. You can use tools like the editing tool to make them look perfect in either full-screen or gallery view. You can also overlay audio from other users and give credit to the original creator. You can also stitch multiple takes together to create a single video. Finally, you can share your Reels video on Instagram with friends or the public.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_your_phones_video_editing_features_to_trim_video_into_15-second_increments\"><\/span>Using your phone&#8217;s video editing features to trim video into 15-second increments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are interested in creating short, memorable videos for Instagram, you should first use the video editing features of your phone. Depending on the length of your video, you can add text and stickers to the video, or make adjustments to the volume. While this is not required for Instagram posts, it is recommended to keep your videos as short as possible, as it may result in the shortest video possible.<\/p>\n<p>You can also use the video editing features of your phone to trim video into 15-second chunks for sharing on Instagram. However, these tools can be difficult to use, and you may accidentally miss a segment in the process. Using your phone&#8217;s video editing features to trim video into 15-second increments can help you share longer videos with your followers, but these tools are overly complicated and may not produce the best results.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_music_to_a_video_post_on_Instagram\"><\/span>Adding music to a video post on Instagram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You&#8217;ve made your Instagram video post and want to add some music to it. Unfortunately, despite the convenience, adding music to videos on Instagram is not legal. If you want to use music that you bought yourself, you should make sure you own all rights to it. This is especially important if you&#8217;re using a song that has been made available in the public domain. Thankfully, there are ways to get around this problem.<\/p>\n<p>You can download music and use it to edit your video in a few different ways. There are several third-party apps available in different app stores, such as Splice, which will let you select a video in your camera roll and edit its title, aspect ratio, and music. After you&#8217;ve finished editing the video, you can upload it directly to Instagram. If you don&#8217;t want to use your own music, you can also use a third-party app, such as Vine, which lets you add music to videos.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_a_cover_photo_for_a_video\"><\/span>Choosing a cover photo for a video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before you post a video to Instagram, you need to choose a cover photo. Unlike in Facebook, where you can change your cover photo at any time, you can&#8217;t edit it on Instagram. Instead, you can choose a cover photo from a third-party app. You can also choose a cover photo from your video thumbnail. You must have a business or creator account before you upload a video to Instagram. You can make the switch for free.<\/p>\n<p>When choosing a cover image, you should keep in mind that the Instagram feed expects a 1:1 square aspect ratio. This means that your thumbnail will be cropped in the top and bottom, leaving only the center square section. This can make your cover photo look sloppy and cause letterboxing. It is also important that you avoid covering important elements, such as text or logos. For best results, choose a custom cover photo.<\/p>\n<p> <iframe allowfullscreen=\"true\" width=\"419\" height=\"234\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/decByAh199o\" style=\"margin:0px auto; display: block;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Upload a Video to Instagram If you&#8217;re curious to learn how to upload a video to Instagram, this article is for you. 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