Compress Video for Instagram
Instagram limits video files and aggressively compresses uploads. Pre-compress your videos to control quality before Instagram applies its own compression.
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Instagram video limits
Instagram allows up to 4GB for Reels (web) and 650MB for the app. More importantly, Instagram applies heavy compression — pre-compressing at higher quality gives better results.
How to Get Started
Key Features
Reels & Stories ready
Works with vertical and square videos for Reels, Stories, and posts.
Better quality output
Pre-compressing at higher quality gives Instagram better source material.
Private processing
Your personal content stays on your device.
File size reduction
Reduce file size for faster mobile uploads.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Instagram compress videos I upload?
Yes, heavily. Instagram uses VP9 or H.264 at aggressive bitrates. Uploading a higher quality source gives Instagram better material to work with.
What aspect ratio for Reels?
9:16 (vertical) for Reels and Stories. 4:5 for feed posts. This tool doesn't crop — crop your video before compressing.
Should I use 1080p for Instagram?
Yes. Instagram recommends 1080×1920 for Reels. Don't downscale below 1080p before uploading.
What quality setting for Instagram?
75-80% quality gives Instagram good source material. Lower than 70% and Instagram's re-compression may make it look poor.
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