Compress Video for Instagram — Reels & Feed
Instagram re-encodes every upload, and oversized files upload slowly and look soft. SqueezeVid optimizes your clip to a clean 1080p so it uploads fast and keeps more quality after Instagram's processing — privately, in your browser, with no watermark.
Size limit: Instagram Reels accept up to about 650 MB in-app (300 MB through schedulers) and up to 20 minutes, though the feed favors vertical 1080p clips under 90 seconds.
Squeeze your video here!
or click to choose a video (MP4, MOV, AVI, WebM, MKV)
Up to 2 GB. Your video stays on your device.
Video larger than 2 GB? Try Large Browser Compression (Beta) or use Server Compression.
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Frequently asked questions
What size should an Instagram Reel be?
Vertical 1080×1920 (9:16) is ideal. In-app you can upload up to ~650 MB, but a clean, well-compressed 1080p file uploads faster and looks better after Instagram re-encodes it.
Why does Instagram make my video blurry?
Instagram aggressively re-compresses uploads. Sending an already-optimized 1080p file at a healthy bitrate gives it better source material, so the published Reel looks sharper.
Does SqueezeVid upload my video to compress it?
Video bytes stay on your device in this browser tool. SqueezeVid receives usage metadata to manage allowances and failures. Optional cloud processing is a separate route that requires an upload.
Does this add an Instagram-unfriendly watermark?
No watermark of any kind. The output is your clean video, ready to post.
Choose where to compress
Use the route that fits your file and device. Limits apply to the input file; available memory, storage and codec support can impose smaller practical limits.
- Browser Compression
- Up to 2 GB. Adjust resolution or target size; video bytes stay on your device.
- Large Browser Compression · Beta
- Eligible MP4/MOV up to 10 GB, at Original resolution. No video upload; requires supported codecs and temporary disk space.
- Server Compression
- Upload up to 10 GB and let our servers process it. After upload and job submission, you can close the tab and receive the result by email.
Free allowances are available. Extra credits, their prices and validity are shown before purchase. See cloud pricing
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