{"id":13848,"date":"2023-06-21T12:44:18","date_gmt":"2023-06-21T18:44:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/?p=13848"},"modified":"2026-05-25T02:01:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T08:01:13","slug":"how-to-post-horizontal-videos-on-instagram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/viralyft.com\/blog\/how-to-post-horizontal-videos-on-instagram","title":{"rendered":"How To Post Horizontal Videos on Instagram in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Up until a few years ago, the only videos you could post to Instagram were the ones shot in vertical, AKA portrait mode.<\/span><\/p>\n

But that changed in 2019 when Instagram <\/span>announced<\/span><\/a> that IGTV, their standalone video platform, would support the horizontal, AKA landscape format.<\/span><\/p>\n

Today, there is no such thing as IGTV; it\u2019s been replaced by Instagram Video, which is merely another feature in the Instagram app.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thankfully, though, the support for horizontal video still remains! Instagram creators and filmmakers can now upload their landscape-oriented videos directly to their feed without having to worry that part of the screen will get cut off.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re wondering how to post horizontal videos on Instagram, then you\u2019re in the right place! We\u2019re here to teach you everything you need to know about uploading horizontal videos to Instagram using your computer or your Instagram app.<\/span><\/p>\n

But first, let\u2019s take a look at Instagram\u2019s video requirements so that you make sure your film is optimized<\/strong> for the platform before you post it.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Are Instagram\u2019s Video Requirements?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Instagram has certain requirements that your video must meet before you can upload it. This is to ensure that your post is optimized to be viewed on their platform.<\/span><\/p>\n

Below are <\/span>Instagram\u2019s main video requirements<\/span><\/a>:

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