Learn how to upload high quality Instagram reels. Whether you’re a content creator, influencer, or brand looking to boost engagement, these steps will help your Reels stand out in stunning clarity.
Many creators struggle with quality loss due to compression settings and upload mistakes. Fortunately, there are simple ways to ensure your Reels stay sharp and professional-looking.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about how to upload high quality Instagram Reels from recording and editing tips to the right export settings and Instagram features you should enable.
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Share High Quality Instagram Reels
Follow these essential steps to make sure your videos are uploaded in the highest quality possible:
Record or Select Your Video: You can either record a new video or select a pre-recorded one from your gallery.
Use professional editing apps like CapCut, InShot, or Adobe Premiere Rush to edit your video to HD. These apps offer advanced tools while preserving video quality.
Export your video in 1080p resolution (1920×1080).
Open Instagram Settings
Go to your Instagram profile. Tap the three horizontal lines (≡) in the top right corner to open the menu.
Scroll down and tap on ‘Data usage & media quality’.
Toggle ON the ‘Upload at highest quality’ setting.
This ensures Instagram uploads your Reels in full resolution, even when you’re using mobile data, helping prevent unwanted compression.
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