Instagram is expanding its video sharing features so that users get more tools to upload longer and complex videos. iOS device users can now combine multiple videos into one long clip directly via Instagram. This feature is also scheduled to be available for Android device users. Instagram also raised the video length limit from 15 seconds to 60 seconds. However, this feature is still provided on a “turnover” basis and is not always available to everyone.
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Method 1 of 2: On iPhone
Step 1. Update Instagram to the latest version
The Instagram update version 7.19 (31 March 2016) added back the feature of creating videos from some clips. In addition, Instagram has also started offering a video upload feature with a maximum duration of 60 seconds (in turn for each user). This change in the duration limit itself is an increase from the initial 15 second duration limit. However, this feature is provided on a rolling basis and may not be available to you yet.
You can check for Instagram updates by opening the App Store and tapping the “Updates” tab
Step 2. Go to the “Camera” tab on Instagram and select “Library“
In the latest version of Instagram iOS, you can combine several clips that were previously recorded through the iPhone camera. However, the clips are still subject to a 15-second duration limit (overall), or 60 seconds if Instagram has given you the feature to upload longer videos.
Step 3. Select the first clip you want to use and touch “Next”
The filter selection page will load.
Step 4. Touch the scissors icon (“Trim”) at the top of the screen
The currently selected clip inset will be displayed at the bottom of the screen on the timeline.
Step 5. Touch the "+" button on the timeline and select the second clip
The second clip will appear on the timeline, next to the first clip.
You may have trouble selecting some videos on older iOS devices like iPhone 4S. Users reported crashes on older devices when trying to add a second clip
Step 6. Repeat the process for any other clips you want to add
You have a total length limit of 15 seconds, or 60 seconds if the longer video upload feature is already available for your account.
Step 7. Touch " Next " to add a filter, choose which followers can see the post, and send the video as a regular Instagram post
You can select the available features, specify the snippet you want to use as an inset, and specify the share of the video.
Step 8. Record multiclip videos directly via Instagram
You can use Instagram's built-in camera to record videos that contain multiple sections or clips:
- Go to the “Camera” tab on Instagram and select “Video“.
- Press and hold the “Record” button to record the first clip.
- Release the button to stop the clip recording. Press the button again to record the next clip. Touch the " Delete " button to delete the previously recorded clip. You can record videos that are 15 seconds in total (or 60 seconds if Instagram has provided a longer video upload feature on your account).
- Tap " Next " to add a filter and select followers who can see your video, just like a regular Instagram post.
Method 2 of 2: On Android Device
Step 1. Update Instagram to the latest version
Although the iOS version of Instagram already has a video creation feature from multiple clips (read the previous segment), this feature is not yet available for Android devices. There's no exact release date for this feature for Android, but by keeping your app up to date, you can access the feature as soon as it's released.
Instagram videos have a 15 second limit, but Instagram updated the service and allows uploading videos up to 60 seconds long. This feature is still very limited, and gradually accounts will get the feature
Step 2. Download a video editing app
If you want to combine multiple videos, you will need to download an app that will allow you to edit and merge videos. Some of the popular video editing applications include:
- Adobe Premiere Clip
- AndroVid
- MP4 Video Merger
Step 3. Merge the clips using the downloaded video editing app
The process you need to follow varies from app to app, but all apps still allow you to combine multiple videos into one long clip. Keep in mind that Instagram videos have a maximum length of 15 seconds, unless your account already has a 60-second video upload feature.
Step 4. Add music (optional)
There are many video editing apps that allow you to select a song from your device library and add it to your video. However, in order to add a song to a video, the song file must already be saved on your phone.
Step 5. Save the video
Most video editing apps don't have sharing to Instagram built in, unless the app is specifically designed for use with Instagram. You need to save the combined video to your phone's storage space first.
If you get a save option, make sure you save the video to a “common” or easily accessible location, such as a “Pictures”, “Downloads”, or “Movies” folder
Step 6. Go to the “Camera” tab on Instagram and select “Gallery”
Photos and videos stored on the device will be displayed after that. You can see the new video at the top of the content list.
Step 7. Touch the video you want to share
The video will play on the screen afterwards.
Step 8. Touch the “→“button to add filters and edit videos
Once the video is selected, you can perform standard Instagram edits, such as cropping or applying filters.
Step 9. Touch the “→“button after editing is complete to share the video
You can specify whether the video will be shared to all followers or to specific users. You can also add captions to videos and insert hashtags. Touch the “✓” button to share the video.
Step 10. Record multiclip video via Instagram directly
You can use Instagram's built-in camera to record videos with multiple sections/clips:
- Go to Instagram's “Camera” tab and select “Video” at the bottom of the screen.
- Press and hold the “Record” button to record the first clip.
- Release the button when you want to stop recording the first clip.
- Press and hold the “Record” button to record a second clip of the same video.
- Repeat the process to record additional clips. You can touch " Delete " after recording to delete the last clip. Uploaded videos will still have a maximum length of 15 seconds, unless a new 60-second length limit is in place for your account.
