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How long can an Instagram Reel be?
Instagram lets you record and edit reels of up to 20 minutes, as a single clip or several that add up to it. Verified 2026-10-22 from the official Instagram page.
On discovery, Instagram’s help page adds: Note: Reels over 3 minutes won’t be recommended to new audiences.
(official Instagram source, quoted 2026-10-22)
| Spec | Value | Source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longest reel you can record | 20 minutes One clip or several clips adding up to this. Instagram says reels over 3 minutes won’t be recommended to new audiences. | official page | Verified |
| Reel dimensions | aspect ratio 1.91:1 to 9:16, minimum resolution 720 px | official page | Verified |
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