Compress Video for Instagram
Instagram compresses uploaded videos itself, but starting with a smaller, well-encoded file uploads faster and looks more consistent.
Drop your video here
or browse your files
Processed on your device — nothing is uploaded
Speeds up uploading Reels and feed videos, especially on mobile data
Reduces the chance of Instagram's own compression making an already-heavy file look worse
Frees up phone storage after exporting from editing apps
Instagram file size limits
Instagram Reels support videos up to 10 minutes; feed videos up to 60 minutes.
Use the 'Basic' preset to keep quality high — Instagram will still apply its own compression on top.
How it works
Step 1
Upload
Drop your file in — up to 500MB free.
Step 2
Pick a quality
Basic, Strong, or Superb compression.
Step 3
Download
Get your smaller video in seconds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Instagram applies its own compression to every upload to save bandwidth — starting with a smaller, cleanly-encoded file generally holds up better through that second pass than a huge, high-bitrate original.
It's optional since Instagram re-compresses anyway, but it does make the upload noticeably faster, especially for longer Reels edited in a separate app.
Yes — Reels currently support up to 10 minutes while regular feed video posts support longer uploads, though Instagram continues to adjust these limits over time.
No, compression only changes bitrate/file size — you still need to crop or export at 9:16 (or your intended ratio) separately before or after compressing.
'Basic' is recommended for Stories since Instagram already compresses them significantly — starting with maximum quality helps offset that second compression pass.