{"id":5900,"date":"2022-07-11T13:33:07","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T13:33:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=5900"},"modified":"2022-07-11T13:33:07","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T13:33:07","slug":"how-long-can-an-instagram-video-be","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-long-can-an-instagram-video-be","title":{"rendered":"How Long Can an Instagram Video Be?"},"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-69ef44156bf4d\" 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-69ef44156bf4d\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ef44156bf4d\" ><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-an-instagram-video-be\/#How_Long_Can_an_Instagram_Video_Be\" title=\"How Long Can an Instagram Video Be?\">How Long Can an Instagram Video Be?<\/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-an-instagram-video-be\/#3_seconds\" title=\"3 seconds\">3 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-an-instagram-video-be\/#Up_to_60_seconds\" title=\"Up to 60 seconds\">Up to 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-can-an-instagram-video-be\/#IGTV\" title=\"IGTV\">IGTV<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-long-can-an-instagram-video-be\/#IG_Stories\" title=\"IG Stories\">IG Stories<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Can_an_Instagram_Video_Be\"><\/span>How Long Can an Instagram Video Be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Until June 2018, it was unclear exactly how long you could upload a video on Instagram. The answer varies by platform and type, but the current limits are 3 seconds and up to 60 seconds. There are also some restrictions for IGTV videos, and they can be as large as 5.4GB. In this article, we&#8217;ll discuss the limits, and why 3 seconds is still a reasonable limit. IGTV videos are also a great way to showcase your brand and products.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_seconds\"><\/span>3 seconds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve got less than 3 seconds to spare, don&#8217;t worry: a video of this length will still get one view. Regardless of audio, Instagram videos are counted as views if they&#8217;re watched for more than 3 seconds. If you can make a video that lasts longer, your chances of getting a view go up. However, you&#8217;ll want to make sure that the video&#8217;s content is interesting to viewers.<\/p>\n<p>The length of your Instagram videos is one of the biggest factors in determining the success of your post. Depending on the format you&#8217;re using, your videos can range anywhere from 3 seconds to one minute. Keep in mind that videos can have different lengths, so don&#8217;t forget to check the maximum length of your video before posting. As of October 2021, Instagram Video and IGTV have been combined.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Up_to_60_seconds\"><\/span>Up to 60 seconds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Instagram is testing a new feature that allows you to post longer videos on its Stories platform. With this change, you can now post videos up to 60 seconds in length without having to split them into two or more videos. The new feature is aimed at competing with Snapchat and TikTok, which both allow you to post videos as short as 15 seconds. It is currently in testing mode, but users have already started seeing notifications.<\/p>\n<p>While up to 60 seconds in length is still quite short for most users, the new feature allows you to post multiple Stories in a single post. Additionally, you can add loops, intros, and end screens to increase the length of your video. You can also include captions to make the video easier to view without sound. While it&#8217;s unclear when these changes will be available to the general public, Instagram is attempting to attract more video creators to its platform.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IGTV\"><\/span>IGTV<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the first questions you might ask is, &#8220;How long can an Instagram video be?&#8221; If your content isn&#8217;t too long, you can try IGTV, a standalone app on Instagram. IGTV is designed for longer-form video content, and it gives you the perfect amount of space to post a long video. Plus, it has a vertical format that lets your viewers see the full video without distracting them from the rest of your content.<\/p>\n<p>For regular accounts, your Instagram videos can last up to 10 minutes, and those of verified or large accounts can go up to 60 minutes. If you&#8217;d like to upload a longer video, you should keep in mind that you won&#8217;t be able to post it to your regular Instagram feed. However, you can save your videos to your phone, and you can view them later from your computer if you want. Also, be sure to include your best content in the first five to 10 seconds.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IG_Stories\"><\/span>IG Stories<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The maximum length of your Instagram video is 60 minutes for large\/verified accounts. However, your video can be as short as five minutes if you don&#8217;t have much content to share. For the best results, you should try to focus your content in the first five to ten seconds of the video. If you want to make your video stand out and attract more viewers, use a creative title and caption. Add timestamps for easy navigation.<\/p>\n<p>Videos that are full screen in quality are the best choices for Instagram, as they&#8217;ll show up in the feed. If you want to make a longer video, however, you&#8217;ll need to reduce its length to 1080x1350px. If you upload your video to Instagram&#8217;s IGTV, you&#8217;ll also need to make sure that you have at least two hundred words to caption it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Long Can an Instagram Video Be? Until June 2018, it was unclear exactly how long you could upload a video on Instagram. The answer varies by platform and type, but the current limits are 3 seconds and up to 60 seconds. 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