Instagram has announced a major update to its Reels feature, allowing users to upload videos up to three minutes long.This change doubles the previous limit of 90 seconds and aims to provide creators with more room for creative expression.
Instagram head Adam Mosseri shared the update via a Reel, stating, “We’ve heard a lot of feedback from creators saying that 90 seconds is just too short.We hope that increasing the limit to three minutes will help you tell the stories you really want to share.”
“You can now upload reels up to three minutes long.We’ve historically only allowed reels up to 90 seconds given our focus on short-form video, but we’ve heard the feedback that this is just too short for those who want to share longer stories.Hope this helps,” said Mosseri.
This update comes just hours before the anticipated TikTok ban in the United States, and it positions Instagram to attract more content creators and users looking for longer video formats.
Additionally, Instagram is also changing its classic square profile grids to rectangular ones to better accommodate vertical content.
The longer format opens up new possibilities for Reels content, including:
* More in-depth tutorials and how-to guides.
* Extended musical performances and live sets.
* Longer vlogs and travel diaries.
* Creative storytelling with more complex narratives.
Instagram has been steadily evolving its Reels feature, incorporating elements from TikTok while maintaining its own identity.This latest update further solidifies Reels as a key platform for short-form video content creation and consumption.
GN Awards 2024: Vote for your favorite Gadgets About the Author TOI Tech Desk The TOI Tech Desk is a dedicated team of journalists committed to delivering the latest and most relevant news from the world of technology to readers of The Times of India.TOI Tech Desk’s news coverage spans a wide spectrum across gadget launches, gadget reviews, trends, in-depth analysis, exclusive reports and breaking stories that impact technology and the digital universe.Be it how-tos or the latest happenings in AI, cybersecurity, personal gadgets, platforms like WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and more; TOI Tech Desk brings the news with accuracy and authenticity.Read More
End of Article FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Trending Stories In Section Entire Website Tired of too many ads? go ad free now.