Instagram extends Stories to 60 seconds
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Instagram extends Stories to 60 seconds

Jennifer Adetoro
Jennifer Adetoro
September 30, 2022

Determined to master video despite ongoing backlash from creators, Instagram is switching things up with its latest update. Now, when users post a Story up to 60 seconds long, it will no longer be separated into 15-second segments. This means users will be able to post Instagram Stories that will be uninterrupted. 

Instagram has been testing this update with selected users over the past year and is a part of Meta’s wider plans to merge all video options on the app. For users, creators and brands, this new update presents the opportunity to merge Stories and Reels, driving more reach to the latter. Making all video content available in places where users are interacting could help Instagram boost overall user engagement on the platform.

This new Story update is currently being rolled out to all users worldwide.

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