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To select multiple videos (up to 10), tap the icon of 2 overlapping squares at the bottom-right corner of the preview, and then tap additional thumbnails. You can even add photos if you wish. You won’t hear sound in the preview at this point.
Filter: Tap any of these filters to add color and lighting effects to your video. After applying a filter, tap its name twice to adjust its intensity. Trim: If you want to cut the beginning and/or end from the video, drag the sliders on either end to the desired length. Tap Done once you’re satisfied. You can also tap + on this screen to append more clips to the video—just make sure the total length of all clips doesn’t exceed 60 seconds. Cover: This allows you to choose a still from the video that represents it on your profile.
Filter: Tap any of these filters to add color and lighting effects to your video. After applying a filter, tap its name twice to adjust its intensity. Trim: If you want to cut the beginning and/or end from the video, drag the sliders on either end to the desired length. Tap Done once you’re satisfied. You can also tap + on this screen to append more clips to the video—just make sure the total length of all clips doesn’t exceed 60 seconds. Cover: This allows you to choose a still from the video that represents it on your profile.
Filter: Tap any of these filters to add color and lighting effects to your video. After applying a filter, tap its name twice to adjust its intensity. Trim: If you want to cut the beginning and/or end from the video, drag the sliders on either end to the desired length. Tap Done once you’re satisfied. You can also tap + on this screen to append more clips to the video—just make sure the total length of all clips doesn’t exceed 60 seconds. Cover: This allows you to choose a still from the video that represents it on your profile.
Filter: Tap any of these filters to add color and lighting effects to your video. After applying a filter, tap its name twice to adjust its intensity. Trim: If you want to cut the beginning and/or end from the video, drag the sliders on either end to the desired length. Tap Done once you’re satisfied. You can also tap + on this screen to append more clips to the video—just make sure the total length of all clips doesn’t exceed 60 seconds. Cover: This allows you to choose a still from the video that represents it on your profile.
Tap the Write a caption field to add your thoughts, hashtags, or emoji. Tap Tag People to tag other Instagram users in the video. Tap Add Location to add a location tag to the video. If you’d like to share your video on one of the listed social media apps, toggle its corresponding switch, and then follow the on-screen instructions to sign in and link your account. Tap Advanced Settings at the bottom of the screen for additional options, including the ability to disable comments, tag business partner accounts, and automatically syndicate all of your posts to Facebook.
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If it’s your first time recording a video with Instagram, you may have to give the app permission to your camera and microphone before you can continue. Videos must be a minimum of 3 seconds and a maximum of 60 seconds in length. [1] X Research source
You can record multiple clips in a single video by recording again after lifting your finger. Unwanted clips can be removed by tapping Delete at the bottom of the screen. The most recently recorded clip will be deleted first. [2] X Research source Tap the circular arrow icon on the left side of the screen to toggle between the front and back cameras.
Filter: Tap any of these filters to add color and lighting effects to your video. After applying a filter, tap its name twice to adjust its intensity. Trim: If you want to cut the beginning and/or end from the video, drag the sliders on either end to the desired length. Tap Done once you’re satisfied. Cover: This allows you to choose a still from the video that represents it on your profile. Magnify the video (iPhone/iPad only). Tap the circle with 4 curved lines above the video preview to toggle between different zoom modes.
Filter: Tap any of these filters to add color and lighting effects to your video. After applying a filter, tap its name twice to adjust its intensity. Trim: If you want to cut the beginning and/or end from the video, drag the sliders on either end to the desired length. Tap Done once you’re satisfied. Cover: This allows you to choose a still from the video that represents it on your profile. Magnify the video (iPhone/iPad only). Tap the circle with 4 curved lines above the video preview to toggle between different zoom modes.
Filter: Tap any of these filters to add color and lighting effects to your video. After applying a filter, tap its name twice to adjust its intensity. Trim: If you want to cut the beginning and/or end from the video, drag the sliders on either end to the desired length. Tap Done once you’re satisfied. Cover: This allows you to choose a still from the video that represents it on your profile. Magnify the video (iPhone/iPad only). Tap the circle with 4 curved lines above the video preview to toggle between different zoom modes.
Filter: Tap any of these filters to add color and lighting effects to your video. After applying a filter, tap its name twice to adjust its intensity. Trim: If you want to cut the beginning and/or end from the video, drag the sliders on either end to the desired length. Tap Done once you’re satisfied. Cover: This allows you to choose a still from the video that represents it on your profile. Magnify the video (iPhone/iPad only). Tap the circle with 4 curved lines above the video preview to toggle between different zoom modes.
Tap the Write a caption field to add your thoughts, hashtags, or emoji. Tap Tag People to tag other Instagram users in the video. Tap Add Location to add a location tag to the video. If you’d like to share your video on one of the listed social media apps, toggle its corresponding switch, and then follow the on-screen instructions to sign in and link your account. Tap Advanced Settings at the bottom of the screen for additional options, including the ability to disable comments, tag business partner accounts, and automatically syndicate all of your posts to Facebook.
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You can also access this page by swiping right anywhere on the Instagram feed. Story videos can be 15 seconds long. If you record or upload a video longer than 15 seconds, it will be broken into 15-second segments. You can upload as many of these clips as you wish.
If you want to post a video from your phone or tablet instead, tap the gallery icon at the bottom-left corner of the camera screen, then select a video. If you want to use one of Instagram’s AI masks while you record, swipe through the options that run along the bottom of the screen, then tap the one you want to use. Tap the camera with two curved arrows at the bottom-right corner to toggle between the back and front cameras.
See How to Use Instagram Stories to learn about other fun ways to share videos in your stories.
See How to Use Instagram Stories to learn about other fun ways to share videos in your stories.
You can also tap the X at the top-left corner to cancel, or the downward-pointing arrow to download the finished product to your phone or tablet. Story photos and videos disappear after 24 hours.
