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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 free SendShort account
  2. Import your video: Link or File
  3. Select clip(s)
  4. Wait ~30 seconds
  5. Your new Instagram Reel is ready
Uploading a video to SendShort's video editor
Importing a video in SendShort

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

This is the outcome:

Screenshot before publishing the Reel

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

About the author

David leads the editing team at SendShort. With this help, the team delivers the latest guides on using your favorite social media apps and creating short-form content.