Does Instagram Feed support AVI files?
an older Windows container still produced by some capture and screen-recording tools
AVI is not in Instagram's published video specs, which list MOV and MP4. Convert to MP4 before uploading.
Meta's Instagram video specs list MP4 and MOV, and Instagram's publishing API requires MOV or MP4. The Instagram app may still take a AVI file on some devices, but nothing documents it; an MP4 with H.264 video and AAC audio is the safe choice for feed videos.
Recommended upload: MP4 with H264. AVI is not the platform's documented upload container; export as MP4 with H264 video for the safest upload.
Convert AVI to MP4 →Source: Instagram API: Reel and video specifications. Instagram API publishing spec (MOV or MP4, H.264/HEVC, AAC); Meta's Instagram Feed video ad specs list MP4, MOV and GIF. Checked 2026-10-05.
Frequently asked
Does Instagram Feed support AVI?
AVI is not in Instagram's published video specs, which list MOV and MP4. Convert to MP4 before uploading. Meta's Instagram video specs list MP4 and MOV, and Instagram's publishing API requires MOV or MP4. The Instagram app may still take a AVI file on some devices, but nothing documents it; an MP4 with H.264 video and AAC audio is the safe choice for feed videos.
What format should I convert AVI to for Instagram Feed?
MP4 - a widely supported video container; acceptance also depends on the video and audio codecs inside it. Converting AVI to MP4 runs entirely in your browser with the converter linked below.
How do I check whether my AVI file will upload cleanly to Instagram Feed?
Open the Koldflux File Doctor, drop in the file, and pick Instagram Feed. It reads the container, codec, resolution, duration and file size locally and reports pass / warn / fail against the documented Instagram Feed constraints.