Horizontal video in IGTV: how to post, upload and publish

How to make horizontal video in IGTV is a matter of interest to many users. Videos are not always shot in a vertical format, but sometimes you want to upload them to Instagram.

How to place horizontal video in IGTV

To place a video on IGTV, the following conditions must be met:

1. The duration of the video is at least 15 seconds and not more than an hour. This rule only works for people with a verified profile. Other users can upload videos for up to 15 minutes. The same restriction applies to mobile phones: smartphone users cannot download long recordings, regardless of status.
2. The video should be in vertical format, but you can also download horizontal.
3. The valid format is MP4 with a aspect ratio of 16 to 9, 30 FPS, at least 720 p. The maximum file size is 650 MB for 15 minutes and 3.6 GB for an hour..
4. The preview is only loaded with the video, so you need to select it in advance.

With the development of TV, developers plan to loosen restrictions by increasing the duration of commercials.

How to upload horizontal video to IGTV

To upload a video, create an IGTV channel. To do this, go to the account settings and follow the instructions on the screen. Remember that only one Instagram TV account is associated with each page on the social network..

How to add video to Instagram on IGTV

To add a video, log in to the site or in the application. Go to the channel by clicking on the symbol in the upper right corner. Click on the icon of your channel and add a video by clicking on the plus. Select the file you want to upload in the gallery. Remember the above rules. When the video loads, it will remain to publish.

How to convert horizontal video to vertical for IGTV

Go to the movie editor and upload a horizontal video. Open the canvas by finding it among the tools. Call up the menu and find the proportions tab. Select a vertical canvas with an aspect ratio of 9 to 16 and apply the canvas to the video.

By default, the movie will be in the middle, but it can be moved to the bottom or top of the canvas. To do this, hold the cursor on it and move it. The size of the video changes in the same way as with photographs. You can stretch the image to the entire canvas, but it will be cropped on the sides. After changing the position and size of the video, fix it.

The color of the canvas changes in the corresponding menu. It is called the background, you can open it on the toolbar. In this case, it is not necessary to change the color: you can put an image or make a blurry video as a background. There are 4 options for blurring. After choosing a specific option, install it by clicking on the checkmark in the lower corner.

How to publish horizontal video in IGTV

Before publishing, do the following:

• Choose a cover. To do this, you must first upload it to the gallery. The cover is a picture from the Internet, a photograph, a movie frame or a specially painted background.
• Indicate the name of the video. It is advisable to make it challenging, describing the essence of the video. Intrigue should be created to attract users to view.
• Make a description that includes links, contacts and other information that should be conveyed to users. Remember to remind viewers to read the description and provide hashtags..
• Open access to the video, publish it in the linked social networks.

Create a post on Instagram by pointing to the video. Share it with friends and followers. Remember to write a story by talking about creating a video if it tells an interesting story.