Resize Video for Instagram Reels

This guide teaches you how to:

• Resize / Change the aspect ratio / Convert…
• A regular video into a professional Instagram Reel.

How to Change Video Size for Instagram Reels

Answer: You can resize a video for Instagram Reels with SendShort. Import your video (URL or Upload) and the AI automatically makes it a Reel.

1. Create a SendShort account
2. Import your video: Link or File
3. Select clip(s)
4. Wait ~30 seconds
5. Your new Instagram Reel is ready

In this scenario, we’ve simply linked a YouTube video.

This is the outcome:

SendShort makes as it easy as possible.

FAQ

1. How to format a video for Instagram reels?

Answer: To format a video for Instagram Reels, use a 9:16 aspect ratio with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. Save the video in MP4 or MOV format and keep it under 90 seconds for optimal performance.

2. What size should my video be for Instagram reels?

Answer: 1080 x 1920 pixels (on a 9:16 aspect ratio).

3. What video format is best for Instagram reels?

The best video format for Instagram Reels is MP4, with a 9:16 aspect ratio, a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, and a frame rate of 30 FPS.

Thanks a lot for reading this,
David Ch
Head of the Editing Team at SendShort