Instagram Reels Size
Quick Answer
For Instagram Reels, use a vertical 9:16 video as the safest full-screen layout. Instagram accepts Reels within a wider aspect-ratio range, but vertical creative with at least 30 FPS and sufficient resolution is the safer starting point for mobile viewing.
Quick Reference
- Platform: Instagram
- Category: Social Media
- Topic: Reels video size
- Safer layout: vertical 9:16
- Accepted aspect range: 1.91:1 to 9:16
- Minimum frame rate: 30 FPS
- Recommended workflow: keep key text inside a safe central area
- Last checked: July 2026
Publish Action
Prepare vertical Reels creative with a safer Publish preset.
Publish tools will be connected in a later phase.
Important Notes
- Reels can appear in different placements, including full-screen view, feed previews, and profile surfaces.
- Captions, buttons, profile UI, and overlays can cover parts of the video.
- Leave breathing room at the top and bottom for interface elements.
Best Practices
- Design first for a vertical mobile screen.
- Keep text large, short, and centered away from edges.
- Put the strongest visual hook in the first seconds.
- Check the cover frame before publishing.
Common Mistakes
- Placing text too low where interface controls can cover it.
- Exporting a horizontal video and relying on automatic crop.
- Using tiny subtitles or dense product text.
- Forgetting to check the cover preview.
Publish Action
Use Dokuntag Publish to open an Instagram Reels preset and prepare a vertical video layout faster.
Related Searches
- Instagram post size
- Instagram caption limit
- Instagram hashtag rules
- Instagram publishing checklist
Resources
- Instagram Reels template will be added in a later resources pack.
- Instagram publishing checklist is available inside the Hub.
Official Source Note
Official source checked: Instagram Help Reel size and aspect-ratio guidance.
Update Note
Last checked: July 2026. Platform requirements may change. Always review your final content before publishing.