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Instagram tests 90-minute horizontal video format to rival YouTube

Instagram is testing a new video format called ‘Features’ that allows creators to upload horizontal videos up to 90 minutes in length. This strategic shift aims to compete more directly with YouTube by hosting long-form content such as podcasts, interviews, and comedy specials directly on the platform.

Currently in a testing phase with select creators in the United States and Brazil, the feature is designed to work in tandem with Reels. Through a ‘Clips as Reels’ tool, creators can post short excerpts that serve as hooks, allowing users to click through and watch the full-length video without leaving the app.

This move also aligns with Instagram’s expansion into living room entertainment. The platform has recently launched applications for Apple TV, Samsung, Google TV, and Amazon Fire TV, facilitating a viewing experience intended for larger screens. While Meta is exploring monetization, a specific revenue-sharing model for these long-form videos has not yet been finalized.

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Adam Mosseri · Apple TV · Google TV · Instagram · Meta · Tessa Lyons · YouTube

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