Instagram Reels video spec cheat sheet
Instagram overlays the account name, audio title and action buttons on the lower third of a Reel, and profile-story rings plus notifications on the top strip. Keep on-video text inside the middle band.
- Resolution
- 1080 x 1920px
- Aspect ratio
- 9:16
- Max length
- current limit not reverified; check the Reels composer
- Max file size
- ~4 GB
- Caption limit
- 2,200 characters
- Safe zone
- ~10% from the top, ~35% from the bottom kept clear of on-screen text
Frequently asked
What aspect ratio does Instagram Reels use?
Instagram Reels is built around 9:16. Instagram overlays the account name, audio title and action buttons on the lower third of a Reel, and profile-story rings plus notifications on the top strip. Keep on-video text inside the middle band.
What's the max video length on Instagram Reels?
current limit not reverified; check the Reels composer. The previous 90-second value is retained only as an editing preset. The current help page could not be reverified; this checker does not certify upload eligibility.
What's the caption character limit on Instagram Reels?
Instagram Reels caps captions at 2,200 characters.
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