# Instagram video length limit: 3 minutes (Reels)

> Instagram video length limit is 3 minutes (Reels). Reels up to 3 minutes when uploaded via API and partners; up to 15 minutes from the app. Stories 60 s per segment.

Canonical: https://scheduleforyou.com/specs/instagram/video-length-limit
Last updated: 2026-11-01

Instagram video length limit is **3 minutes (Reels)**. Reels up to 3 minutes when uploaded via API and partners; up to 15 minutes from the app. Stories 60 s per segment.

| What | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Reels | Up to 3 min (API) / 15 min (app) |
| Stories | 60 s per segment |
| Live | Up to 4 hours |
| Max file | 1 GB |

Verified 2026-11-01 against Instagram's help pages and the limits Schedule For You enforces.

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