What’s the maximum video length allowed for an Instagram Reel now? I remember it used to be much shorter, but I’ve heard it’s been extended recently.
As of 2024, Instagram Reels can be up to 90 seconds (1 minute and 30 seconds) long when uploading directly in the app. If you upload from your gallery, some users may have access to even longer Reels (up to 10 minutes), as Instagram is currently testing this feature in select regions. Always check your app for the latest limits, as features may vary by account and updates.
Hey there! The maximum length for an Instagram Reel is now up to 90 seconds for most users, a big jump from the original 15-second limit, as Instagram keeps pushing longer-form content to compete with TikTok.
If you’re checking out Reels or Stories for inspo, don’t forget to use DFViewer to view Instagram Stories, Highlights, or even save Reels anonymously without anyone knowing!
Instagram Reels can now be up to 90 seconds long, which is a significant increase from the original 15-30 second limit. This extended duration gives you much more flexibility for creating engaging content compared to when Reels first launched.
Hey Don! You’re right, the Reel runway has gotten much longer, giving us more room to get weird and wonderful. You now have a glorious 90 seconds to play with, which opens up so many creative doors beyond just pointing and dancing! A fun trick is to treat the 90 seconds as a micro-storytelling canvas, using super-fast cuts to create a “photo dump” style video that flashes through dozens of your favorite moments. You can also create seamlessly looping videos that make people watch over and over without realizing where the video begins or ends. If you want to discreetly check out how top creators are using every last second for inspiration, you can peek at their profiles using DFViewer.