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Instagram is, without a doubt, the pioneer of social marketing doors that are visually driven. This photo-sharing hub has also integrated the support of videos in its platform a few years after its release. Here, the addition of this feature has elevated marketing tactics to a whole new level. It has opened doors of success all the way to TikTok as well. A countless number of videos on Instagram are being uploaded every single day.

There are many businesses and social media influencers who rely on video marketing to build and expand their brand. Videos help the viewers better understand what they are talking about. The majority of the audience tends to understand the content better in videos compared to pictures and wordings. Videos help to capture and generate leads, convert paying clients, and create brand awareness. But videos can also be used by regular users just to watch, learn, and enjoy the content.

Different Types of Instagram Videos

There are a variety of Instagram videos that you need to know of:

Instagram Stories – Over 500+ million users on Instagram use this feature daily. Instagram has taken inspiration from Snapchat here. The stories expire after a period of 24 hours. Many brands and users use this feature to build their following.

Feed Video – This is the original video format on Instagram, and you will see it every day in your feed. You can upload your own videos by recording directly from the camera app or using an existing one from your camera roll. Here, this video format only supports a timeframe of 60 seconds.

Instagram Live – In this feature, the users are able to live stream their video using their built-in camera. You can talk to a friend, host interviews, competitions, workshops, and even trending challenges. Your live stream can go for 4 hours, and you can even save it after it ends.

IGTV – There are many YouTubers who use IGTV as well for creating content. With IGTV, you can only upload pre-recorded content from your camera roll. The maximum time limit goes to 60 minutes. There are paid ads on IGTV, which help many content creators to obtain their income.

Reels – This latest video format is responsible for making a lot of people famous on social media. It has taken inspiration from TikTok, and the videos tend to last for 15-30 seconds. You can even use effects like timed text, audio library, green screen mode, speed controls, and timer.

Methods for Speeding Up Instagram Videos

Here’s how to speed up videos on Instagram:

On Your iPhone

If you are an iPhone user, then you should get Hyperlapse. This secondary Instagram app is your best bet when it comes to speeding up your videos. Here, you have the choice of either uploading a video via your device or shooting one directly in the app. Your video will be set to a 6X speed by default. But one drawback to this app would be the lack of editing features. Here’s how you can speed up all your videos using Hyperlapse:

• Go to your App Store and type in “Hyperlapse” on the search bar.
• Tap and download the app to your phone.
• Open the app and proceed in uploading a video.
• Make sure to press the circle-like button again to end your shoot.
• Start dragging the slider for selecting a preferred speed. Here, the video speed tends to be from 1X-2X.
• Proceed in tapping on the checkmark for saving your video. You can also choose to share it on your Instagram profile.

On Your Android

Hyperlapse doesn’t work on Android, and so you need to use SlowMo FastMo. It is one of those popular photoshopping apps. The app will easily turn a video into a fast-motion or slow-motion video. One highlight of this app would be how you are able to speed up several clips from a single video in one go. But it is only possible to operate the video speed at 2x in maximum. Also, the app will save your video without degrading its quality.

• Go to your Google Play Store and look for SlowMo FastMo.
• Proceed to download it and open the app.
• Choose the part where you would like to speed things up.
• Ensure that you are setting a parameter here from 1X-2X.
• Begin previewing and downloading it.

On Your Computer

If you are planning to speed up your videos via your computer, then you need to use iMovie. If you are a PC user, then you will have to pay for it. iMovie isn’t complicated, and you will have a smooth time using it. Now, let us dive into the process for speeding up your videos:

• Launch your iMovie and start uploading the video clip that you are interested in speeding up.
• Head towards the speed controls.
• Tap on the speed option.
• Choose fast from the right speed and the pop-up speed menu.
• You are all set to go.