{"id":7191,"date":"2022-07-11T16:11:13","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T16:11:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=7191"},"modified":"2022-07-11T16:11:13","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T16:11:13","slug":"how-long-can-an-instagram-story-be","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-long-can-an-instagram-story-be","title":{"rendered":"How Long Can An Instagram Story 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-6a6a233716914\" 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-6a6a233716914\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a6a233716914\" ><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-story-be\/#How_Long_Can_An_Instagram_Story_Be\" title=\"How Long Can An Instagram Story Be?\">How Long Can An Instagram Story 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-story-be\/#15_seconds\" title=\"15 seconds\">15 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-story-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-story-be\/#Carousel_format\" title=\"Carousel format\">Carousel format<\/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-story-be\/#Using_captions_and_subtitles\" title=\"Using captions and subtitles\">Using captions and subtitles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-long-can-an-instagram-story-be\/#Length_of_video\" title=\"Length of video\">Length of video<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Can_An_Instagram_Story_Be\"><\/span>How Long Can An Instagram Story Be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"how long can an instagram story be\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/MJVMFHu.png\">  <\/p>\n<p>How long can an Instagram Story be? Instagram Stories last for up to 24 hours on your profile and can be up to 15 seconds long. For longer videos, third-party apps can help you segment them into 15-second segments. However, you should be aware of the length limit and the time limits. This article will discuss some of the common mistakes people make when creating Instagram stories. Read on to find out the best ways to maximize your video&#8217;s Instagram reach.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_seconds\"><\/span>15 seconds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The maximum length for Instagram stories is 60 seconds, but you can split your video into four separate clips of 15 seconds. If you don&#8217;t want to waste any of your precious 15 seconds, you can use a third-party editing app or manually trim your video to get it to the maximum allowed length. Here are some tips on how to make the most of your Instagram story:<\/p>\n<p>If you want to make your Instagram story longer than 15 seconds, you should write it in academic jargon. Instead of saying what you want in 15 seconds, try to write five sentences explaining it in difficult words few people can understand. This way, you can make sure people actually read your story. Once you&#8217;ve finished, the button will fill up with a small preview of your story. After the 15 seconds are up, click on the record Stories button to begin recording.<\/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 60-second video clips for Stories. While many users are upset with the short length of the videos, this change is a positive step. Instagram users in Turkey are the first to notice the change. The update to Stories is currently in testing, and the company is notifying users of the new feature. Instagram is reportedly testing this feature in Turkey first, and plans to roll it out globally in the near future.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier this month, Instagram announced that it was testing 60-second videos for Stories. The change will allow users to post longer videos that do not have to be cut into multiple 15-second segments. Unlike in other platforms, 60-second videos will no longer be divided into multiple stories, but instead will be displayed in one long video. This new feature could be an attempt to woo users away from rival services, such as Snapchat and TikTok.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Carousel_format\"><\/span>Carousel format<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The carousel format for Instagram stories has many benefits. It encourages engagement and increases page reach. It capitalizes on the human attention span. The longer the engagement on a single post, the higher the Instagram algorithm will rate the post as show-worthy. The same concept works on YouTube. The social media platform provider Hootsuite says this format can increase engagement rates by up to 20 percent. To learn more about the benefits of using the carousel format, read the following articles.<\/p>\n<p>It allows brands to place as many as 10 posts in their story ad. This is similar to the Facebook carousel format. Users can see as many as 10 pieces of content. Depending on the time of day, they can display as many as ten posts. Additionally, Instagram will report video metrics, impressions, and clicks for each ad. However, the carousel format is more effective for businesses that have a high number of stories to promote.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_captions_and_subtitles\"><\/span>Using captions and subtitles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using captions and subtitles for an Instagram story can enhance the viewer&#8217;s experience of a video. Adding captions helps viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing enjoy videos without having to turn up the volume. Besides that, captions improve the quality of audio and make it easier to understand for followers without the aid of subtitles. Moreover, captions allow you to reach a larger audience.<\/p>\n<p>It has become the custom of social media users to caption videos so that people can watch them on silent without having to turn up the volume. However, this process can be tedious and time-consuming. Instagram has found a solution to this issue by adding automatic captions to Stories. The captions will be generated in sync with the video, so that viewers can listen to and read the content without having to turn up the volume.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Length_of_video\"><\/span>Length of video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are two ways to edit the length of a video for Instagram&#8217;s stories. First, you can upload a video in a feed and split it into 15-second clips. If you want to upload a longer video, you can cut it into multiple 15-second clips, or you can choose to create a carousel post that shows off ten pictures and videos. To make the best use of your video on Instagram, be sure to edit it before sharing it.<\/p>\n<p>In order to maximize the amount of content you post on Instagram, you can add a caption or a GIF. A caption can be placed at the bottom of the story, so make sure it&#8217;s descriptive enough to make your followers curious about your products and services. Similarly, hashtags can increase brand exposure by increasing a business&#8217;s following. You can even share a video from your phone&#8217;s camera roll.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Long Can An Instagram Story Be? How long can an Instagram Story be? Instagram Stories last for up to 24 hours on your profile and can be up to 15 seconds long. For longer videos, third-party apps can help you segment them into 15-second segments. 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