Tools / Reel specs checker

Is your video ready for Reels?

Drop a file to check its shape, resolution, length, frame rate, codec and size against Instagram's recommended Reels specs — with a fix for anything that's off.

● Runs in your browser — your video never leaves this device

Report

  • ·Drop a video to see the report.

Targets are based on widely published Reels guidance (1080×1920, 9:16, 3 s minimum, 24–60 fps, H.264/HEVC, AAC) as of October 2026. Instagram changes its limits often — check Instagram's Help Center for the latest.

Questions

What's the ideal Reel format?

A vertical 9:16 MP4 at 1080×1920, 30 fps, encoded with H.264 video and AAC audio. Other shapes get letterboxed or cropped in the Reels feed.

How long can a Reel be?

Instagram has raised the limit several times and longer uploads may roll out to accounts gradually. Up to 3 minutes is widely supported; check the app for your account's current limit.

Is anything uploaded?

No. The file is inspected on your device.