{"id":7201,"date":"2022-07-11T16:11:18","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T16:11:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=7201"},"modified":"2022-07-11T16:11:19","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T16:11:19","slug":"how-to-post-a-long-video-on-instagram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-a-long-video-on-instagram","title":{"rendered":"How to Post a Long 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-6a0fbbb7eabd0\" 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-6a0fbbb7eabd0\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0fbbb7eabd0\" ><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-long-video-on-instagram\/#How_to_Post_a_Long_Video_on_Instagram\" title=\"How to Post a Long Video on Instagram\">How to Post a Long 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-long-video-on-instagram\/#Creating_a_Reel\" title=\"Creating a Reel\">Creating a Reel<\/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-long-video-on-instagram\/#Adding_music_to_your_video\" title=\"Adding music to your video\">Adding music to your video<\/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-long-video-on-instagram\/#Uploading_multiple_videos_to_a_Reel\" title=\"Uploading multiple videos to a Reel\">Uploading multiple videos to a Reel<\/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-long-video-on-instagram\/#Uploading_your_video_in_parts\" title=\"Uploading your video in parts\">Uploading your video in parts<\/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-long-video-on-instagram\/#Adding_your_video_to_IGTV\" title=\"Adding your video to IGTV\">Adding your video to IGTV<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Post_a_Long_Video_on_Instagram\"><\/span>How to Post a Long Video on Instagram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"how to post a long video on instagram\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/xTlPeBq.jpg\"> <\/p>\n<p>If your video is longer than two minutes, you may be wondering how to post it on Instagram. Luckily, there are several ways to shorten your videos on Instagram. You can either use the built-in tool, which is available for both iOS and Android devices, or you can use an online video trimmer. Either way, you&#8217;ll want to keep each clip under a minute. To create a carousel post, tap the icon (stacking squares) in the bottom right corner of your screen. From there, you can select clips to upload.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_a_Reel\"><\/span>Creating a Reel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Creating a reel for a long Instagram video can be a great way to showcase your latest creation. You can use the Reels feature in the camera app to add special effects while you film, or add a text overlay or color filter later on. You can also add text or music to the reel if you wish. Here&#8217;s how to create a reel on Instagram:<\/p>\n<p>First, you should create a captivating opening hook to catch users&#8217; attention. Choose a short question to ask, a catchy visual, or an exciting announcement. It is best to keep the opening hook simple, but catchy, to increase the number of viewers and engagement. After creating your reel, you can export it for social media or download it for offline use. Remember, it&#8217;s always a good idea to create a short preview of your reel before uploading it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_music_to_your_video\"><\/span>Adding music to your video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You&#8217;ve created a long video, but you&#8217;d like to add some music to break the monotony. Luckily, there are a few easy steps to add music to your video. You can find featured tracks on Instagram, or you can upload your own song. Select the &#8220;MY MUSIC&#8221; tab from the navigation menu and select the song you want to use. Just remember to follow the artist&#8217;s licensing terms and make sure your music doesn&#8217;t infringe on their copyrights. Sound effects can also be added by clicking on the &#8220;EFFECTS&#8221; tab at the bottom of your video.<\/p>\n<p>When adding music to your long video on Instagram, you can purchase it from the iTunes store. You can also edit the audio volume. Make sure to remove the &#8220;Directed by Input Title&#8221; segment before exporting your video. Adding music to your Instagram video is easy if you use an in-app music library or a licensed source. By following these steps, you can add music to your video without worrying about triggering a ban.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uploading_multiple_videos_to_a_Reel\"><\/span>Uploading multiple videos to a Reel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To upload multiple videos to an Instagram reel, follow the same steps as when you post a single video. To upload multiple videos, you must first record one segment and then tap on Align. To upload multiple videos to an Instagram reel, make sure that the total duration does not exceed 15 seconds. In order to upload multiple videos to an Instagram reel, you need to be signed in to your Instagram account and have the latest version of the app installed.<\/p>\n<p>First, you need to create a Reel. The Reel is a collection of videos with a specific duration. This time is generally less than 30 seconds, and it is also twice the length of a single TikTok video. Once your video is complete, you can click the Share button to publish it on Instagram. You can then share the reel with your followers, as well as on your personal page.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uploading_your_video_in_parts\"><\/span>Uploading your video in parts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are two main ways to upload your long video to Instagram: manually cutting it into 15-second segments, and splicing it together with a software program. Manual trimming works well for short videos, but can be less accurate than you would hope. Luckily, there are some apps that make this simple. One of them is Descript, which lets you upload videos in sections of up to 10 minutes. By combining these two methods, you&#8217;ll be able to upload your video to Instagram without wasting a lot of time.<\/p>\n<p>To cut a long video on Instagram, you must first select the video in question. Once you have chosen a location, you&#8217;ll see a window where you can click &#8220;Edit.&#8221; Tap the camera icon to choose &#8220;Cut video.&#8221; You&#8217;ll then see a list of options. You can either select all videos, or just one. If you&#8217;re using an Android phone, you can simply tap on the &#8220;Plus&#8221; icon on the upper-right corner of your profile page. From here, you can select &#8220;Post,&#8221; then &#8220;Short Video&#8221; or &#8220;Clip.&#8221; Once you&#8217;ve selected a segment, you can select the rest of your video by clicking on the arrows in the upper-right corner.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_your_video_to_IGTV\"><\/span>Adding your video to IGTV<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adding your long video to IGTV allows you to share your video as a series. It can be as long as 60 seconds or even longer. First, you must create a series and select a cover image. After that, you can add a description and title. If you plan to post similar videos in the future, you can create a series. If you are not sure how to create a series, follow the steps below:<\/p>\n<p>Once you have completed editing your video, you can post it to IGTV. Once you&#8217;ve posted it, you can also share it on Facebook or save it as a draft. To make a video visible to your followers, you need to make sure that you can add it to the feed and the profile. Then, you can post the video to the profile or feed. You can also share it on Facebook and Twitter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Post a Long Video on Instagram If your video is longer than two minutes, you may be wondering how to post it on Instagram. Luckily, there are several ways to shorten your videos on Instagram. 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