Simultaneously posting content on Instagram: story, reel, and feed
Welcome to an enhanced Instagram posting experience with the feature that allows you to seamlessly combine multiple post types with your stories. You can now create more dynamic and engaging content by sharing your feed posts, reels, or even both together with a story.
- Posting a feed post along with a story
- Combining a reel post with a story
- Sharing a feed+reel post along with a story
In this article:
- Post Feed Content and Stories Together
- Posting a reel post with the story
- Posting a feed + reel post along with the story
- FAQs
Post Feed Content and Stories Together
Feed Image Requirements:
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Images Allowed | Only Single Image |
| Supported Formats | JPEG (JPG), PNG |
| File Size | Up to 8 MB |
| Aspect Ratio | Between 4:5 and 1.91:1 |
Then, toggle on the Add to Story option to share the same post as a story.
Once you publish, your content will be shared simultaneously as a feed post and a story.
Posting a reel post with the story
Reel Video Requirements:
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Videos Allowed | Only single video |
| Supported Formats | MOV, MP4 |
| File Size | Up to 1 GB |
| Duration | Minimum 3 seconds, maximum 15 minutes |
| Aspect Ratio | Recommended 9:16 to avoid cropping or black space |
Posting a Feed+Reel post with the story
Add your caption and upload a video for your Feed + Reel post.
Feed + Reel Video Requirements:
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Videos Allowed | Only single video |
| Supported Formats | MOV, MP4 |
| File Size | Up to 1 GB |
| Duration | Minimum 3 seconds, maximum 15 minutes |
| Aspect Ratio | Recommended 9:16 to avoid cropping or black space |
Then, toggle on the Add to Story option to include your video as a story as well.
That is all about Instagram posting 😊
Related Articles:
- Posting multiple images or videos in an Instagram story
- Instagram Tagging
- What are the requirements to directly publish images and videos to Instagram?
FAQs
Q1: How many images can I include in an Instagram feed?
A: You can upload only one image to your Instagram feed.
Q2: Can a feed+reel contain both images and videos?
A: No, the Feed + Reel option supports video posts only.
Q3: What is the maximum video size allowed for Reels or Feed + Reel posts?
A: The maximum file size is 1GB.
Q4: What video formats are supported for Reels and Feed + Reel?
A: You can upload videos in MOV or MP4 format.
Q5: What is the ideal video duration for Reels or Feed + Reel posts?
A: Videos must be at least 3 seconds long and no longer than 15 minutes.