Learn How to Upload MP4 to Instagram in One Minute

With more than 815 million users on a monthly basis, it's no secret that Instagram is one of the most popular and widely-used social media platforms. People create compelling content, express themselves, and connect with others on Instagram.

If you are just getting started and want to know how to upload MP4 to Instagram, here's our comprehensive step-by-step guide. In this blog, we'll note how to post videos to Instagram Feed, Instagram Reels, Instagram Stories, and how to upload MP4 MP4 to Instagram from PC and Mac. Keep reading or skip ahead to the part you're most interested in.

• How to Post MP4 to Instagram Feed
• Upload MP4 to Instagram Reels
• Upload MP4 to Instagram Stories
• Post on Instagram From PC and Mac

How to Post MP4 to Instagram Video

Uploading MP4 to Instagram is similar to posting photos to Instagram. Other people can see your uploadings when scrolling through the news feed. You can either upload from the camera roll or record within the app then post it. Follow the steps below to upload MP4 to Instagram Feed.

1. Open the Instagram app on your phone.
2. Click the "+" icon on your newsfeed screen.
3. Select your video from the Gallery or camera roll, then click the right arrow.
4. Edit the video by selecting a filter or trimming the unwanted parts.
5. Write a caption, tag people, add location, etc.
6. Click the "Share" button to share your post.

Upload MP4 to Instagram Reels

Instagram Reels is the Instagram version of TikTok videos. With Reels, you can record, edit, and add effects to the videos for up to 60 seconds right within the app. Here's how to upload MP4 to Instagram Reels.

1. Launch the Instagram app on your phone.
2. Click the "+" icon on your newsfeed screen.
3. Create a new Reel or click the small square box in the bottom left corner to use a pre-recorded video.
4. Click "Next" to edit your video.
5. Write a caption, tag people, add location, etc.
6. Click the "Share" button at the bottom.

Upload MP4 to Instagram Stories

Instagram Stories are short and vertical video clips up to 15 seconds in length. Instagram stories last for 24 hours and then will disappear from your profile, Feed, and messages. To upload MP4 to Instagram Stories, follow the steps below.

1. Head to the Instagram app.
2. Click the "+" icon on your newsfeed screen.
3. Swipe and select the "STORY" option at the bottom.
4. Tap and hold the white circle icon to record a new story, or click the small square box in the bottom left corner to use a stored video.
5. Edit your video by adding text, location, or filters. Then click "Next".
6. Click the "Share" button.

Post on Instagram From PC and Mac

You can also post photos and videos from the browser version of Instagram if you only have assets on your laptop and not your phone. No need for third-party apps like Dropbox or Google Drive. The browser version of Instagram offers a nearly identical experience, though you cannot post IG Stories, IGTV posts, or Reels. To post on Instagram from PC or Mac, follow these simple steps:

1. Go to instagram.com in a browser and sign in to your Instagram account.
2. Click the "+" button in the top bar.
3. Select and upload a video by clicking "Select from computer" in the pop-up window.
4. Crop the video using the frame icon in the bottom left corner (optional).
5. Edit the video by setting a cover photo or trimming (optional).
6. Write a caption, add a location, and change advanced settings (optional).
7. Add a location, add alt text, or turn off commenting if desired (optional).
8. Click "Share".

Video Upload Requirements on Instagram

Regardless of how you want to share a post on Instagram, all of the above steps are based on this: your videos are supported by Instagram. If you're uploading MP4 to Instagram, here are the specs you need to know.

So you see, if you want to upload MP4 to Instagram without uploading issues, you'll need to convert your videos to Instagram-compatible formats. VideoProc Converter AI is one of the best video converters you can get on the market. Feel free to download and install VideoProc Converter AI through the link below.