Instagram was once a social platform exclusively for photo sharing, but in 2013, video posting was introduced — followed by stories and IGTV later on. Before you try to post one, you should know how long Instagram videos can be for each video sharing feature.
We’ll be discussing regular Instagram posts (what you’re likely already familiar with) and the Instagram features called Stories.
Instagram Video Length Limits for Posts
What Are Video Posts
Video posts show up in your followers’ home feeds and on your profile. They can be recorded as a video through the camera tab or selected from a folder on your device and uploaded to the app.
When you record a video through the Instagram app using the camera tab, it will automatically stop recording after 60 seconds. If you decide to select a pre-recorded video from your device, Instagram will only allow you to use the first 60 seconds of the video, cutting the rest of it off.
How Long They Can Be
Video posts are limited to a maximum of 60 seconds in length. They must also be a minimum of three seconds.
Instagram Video Length Limits for Stories
What Are Video Stories
Unlike video posts, which remain on your profile permanently unless you delete them, Instagram stories disappear after 24 hours by default.
Stories are meant for more casual, “in the moment” content sharing compared to regular posts. Unlike video posts, which remain on your profile permanently unless you delete them, stories disappear after 24 hours by default.
Videos posted to your stories will show up on your followers’ home feeds in the form of your profile picture bubble, located in the horizontal stories menu at the top. You can post a video story by swiping right from the home feed or by tapping your profile icon at the top of the home feed.
How Long Instagram Stories Can Be
Videos posted to your stories can be up to 15 seconds in length (with no specified minimum length). If, however, you decide to go live on your stories, your live video can be up to one hour in length.
Instagram Video Length Limits for IGTV
What Are IGTV Videos
IGTV is a free standalone app developed by Instagram and closely integrated with the main Instagram app, designed for sharing and viewing long-form, full-screen videos. In fact, IGTV was developed specifically for sharing and viewing videos longer than 60 seconds.
How Long They Can Be
Videos shared on IGTV can be a maximum of 10 minutes in length and must be a minimum of at least 15 seconds. Some users who have very large followings or verified accounts can share videos up to 60 minutes in length, however, they must do it from a desktop computer and not a mobile device.
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