{"id":5211,"date":"2022-07-11T07:37:58","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T07:37:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=5211"},"modified":"2022-07-11T07:37:58","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T07:37:58","slug":"how-to-post-a-video-on-instagram-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-a-video-on-instagram-3","title":{"rendered":"How to Post a Video 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-69ebe6da40658\" 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-69ebe6da40658\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ebe6da40658\" ><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-post-a-video-on-instagram-3\/#How_to_Post_a_Video_on_Instagram\" title=\"How to Post a Video on Instagram\">How to Post a Video 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-to-post-a-video-on-instagram-3\/#Adding_music_to_a_video\" title=\"Adding music to a video\">Adding music to a video<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-a-video-on-instagram-3\/#Choosing_a_cover_photo\" title=\"Choosing a cover photo\">Choosing a cover photo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-a-video-on-instagram-3\/#Uploading_an_MP4_file\" title=\"Uploading an MP4 file\">Uploading an MP4 file<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-a-video-on-instagram-3\/#Adding_a_caption\" title=\"Adding a caption\">Adding a caption<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-a-video-on-instagram-3\/#Choosing_a_time-lapse_video\" title=\"Choosing a time-lapse video\">Choosing a time-lapse video<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-a-video-on-instagram-3\/#Adding_a_subtitle\" title=\"Adding a subtitle\">Adding a subtitle<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Post_a_Video_on_Instagram\"><\/span>How to Post a Video on Instagram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"how to post a video on instagram\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/AnwIHfv.png\">  <\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a quick and easy way to post a video on Instagram, this article will help you do it! You&#8217;ll learn how to select an appropriate cover photo, add music to your video, and upload an MP4 file. You&#8217;ll also find tips on adding a caption. Once you&#8217;ve created your account, you can start posting! To make the process as simple as possible, read on for some helpful tips.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_music_to_a_video\"><\/span>Adding music to a video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You may have seen videos on Instagram that feature music. While it&#8217;s possible to add your own music to an Instagram video, it is important to note that adding music from iTunes will not prevent your video from being banned. In addition, Instagram limits the number of full-length recorded tracks you can include in your video. Ideally, you should use shorter clips of music. To make your music selection easier, you can search royalty-free music on AudioJungle.<\/p>\n<p>To add your own music, simply choose an existing track or click the &#8220;My Music&#8221; tab in the navigation menu. From there, choose the song or sound you want to use. If the track contains copyright protection, make sure to delete it. Sound effects can also be added, but should be treated with caution. Once you&#8217;ve made a decision on the type of music to use, you can edit your video or export it to Instagram.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_a_cover_photo\"><\/span>Choosing a cover photo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you are posting a video on Instagram, you may want to choose a cover photo. Cover photos are static images that show up at the top of a profile&#8217;s feed. Instagram will automatically make the first frame of your video the cover photo, but you can change it to any frame you want. If you are having trouble choosing the best photo to use for your Instagram video, here are some tips to help you.<\/p>\n<p>The size of the cover photo you choose will affect how your video looks in the feed. Since thumbnails on Instagram are small and in a 1:1 ratio, if you choose a video with a high resolution, the cover photo will be cropped to fit the space. This can result in a letterboxed or sloppy look if the cover photo has important elements that can&#8217;t be seen. To make your Instagram video look its best, choose a cover photo with a square aspect ratio. Using a still frame is also fine but custom images are more effective.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uploading_an_MP4_file\"><\/span>Uploading an MP4 file<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are several advantages of uploading an MP4 file to Instagram. This format is widely supported by the platform, and unlike some other platforms, it does not have a file size limit. In general, you should keep your video files under 50MB. Make sure to check the specs of your MP4 file before uploading it to Instagram. If your video is 4K resolution, it might not be compatible with the platform. However, if it is at least 1080p, it should work.<\/p>\n<p>The process of uploading an MP4 file to Instagram is similar to the process of uploading a photo. Your MP4 video will appear in your feed when people scroll through their newsfeed. You can upload it directly from your camera roll or within the app. Once you have uploaded the video, you can edit it with tags, captions, and locations. If you have any comments or would like to exclude others from seeing your video, you can also choose to turn off commenting.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_a_caption\"><\/span>Adding a caption<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most important things to remember when posting a video on Instagram is to add a caption. These words will help viewers find the content they are looking for and increase the likelihood that it will be shared or bookmarked. The key to making a caption stand out is to be authentic. Post your true self and write as you talk. Make it easy to read and come across as a natural person.<\/p>\n<p>You can use tools like Kapwing to automatically create and import captions. After you upload the caption, you can edit the text in the video preview. You can also export the caption as an SRT file and upload it to other sites. Captions are available in both audio and video formats. You can also use a subtitle generator to create a caption that matches the voice in the video.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_a_time-lapse_video\"><\/span>Choosing a time-lapse video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before you choose a time-lapse video to post on your Instagram account, consider the following tips. First of all, think about what kind of scene you want to create. What particular elements should you include in the scene? How much space should you allow for these elements to move? These are all important questions to consider before shooting your time-lapse video. By following these tips, you will be able to create the best time-lapse video possible.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have your time-lapse video, you can enhance the quality of it with music, stickers, or captions. For editing time-lapse videos, I recommend Movavi editor, which has a free trial version. Choosing a time-lapse video to post on Instagram can show off your hidden business side, such as the unusual uses of products. But while you may think that they are less effective than other types of videos, they are no less effective than other types of videos.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_a_subtitle\"><\/span>Adding a subtitle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve ever wondered how to add a caption to a video on Instagram, you&#8217;re not alone. In fact, more than half of all video uploads on Instagram are captioned! But how do you get your captions to show up in the right place? Here are three easy steps to add captions to videos:<\/p>\n<p>Adding captions to videos is a great way to make your content more accessible to a broader audience. Instagram doesn&#8217;t yet offer the feature, but there are ways around the problem. If you&#8217;re not a techie, you can use a third-party app to add captions to videos. 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