{"id":97244,"date":"2020-10-25T14:23:13","date_gmt":"2020-10-25T11:23:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/what-is-instagram-tv-igtv-and-how-do-you-use-it\/"},"modified":"2020-10-25T14:23:13","modified_gmt":"2020-10-25T11:23:13","slug":"what-is-instagram-tv-igtv-and-how-do-you-use-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-instagram-tv-igtv-and-how-do-you-use-it\/","title":{"rendered":"#What is Instagram TV (IGTV), and How Do You Use It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a38746e395c5\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a38746e395c5\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-instagram-tv-igtv-and-how-do-you-use-it\/#What_Is_Instagram_TV\" >What Is Instagram TV?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-instagram-tv-igtv-and-how-do-you-use-it\/#How_Do_I_Access_IGTV\" >How Do I Access IGTV?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-instagram-tv-igtv-and-how-do-you-use-it\/#IGTV_versus_Posts_and_Stories\" >IGTV versus Posts and Stories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-instagram-tv-igtv-and-how-do-you-use-it\/#How_Do_I_Make_an_IGTV_Video\" >How Do I Make an IGTV Video?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-instagram-tv-igtv-and-how-do-you-use-it\/#Should_You_Use_Instagram_TV\" >Should You Use Instagram TV?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#What is Instagram TV (IGTV), and How Do You Use It?&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_693577\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-693577 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/igtv-app.jpg.pagespeed.ce.BfCSKYra7V.jpg\" alt=\"A finger tapping the IGTV app login screen on a phone.\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/novokuznets-russia-june-24-2018-woman-1119256589\" data-credittext=\"Alexander Supertramp\/Shutterstock.com\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/novokuznets-russia-june-24-2018-woman-1119256589\">Alexander Supertramp\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Instagram TV is a recent entry in the growing video-streaming space. What is it, and how does it differ from other online video platforms? Find out here.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Instagram_TV\"><\/span>What Is Instagram TV?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Instagram TV (IGTV) is a service Instagram released in 2018 that allows users to upload long-form videos over 60 seconds. Along with being available as a separate <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>, the service is accessible via the primary Instagram app.<\/p>\n<p>It was introduced as a direct competitor to dedicated video-sharing services like <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube<\/a> and Vimeo\u2014to mixed success.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Access_IGTV\"><\/span>How Do I Access IGTV?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_693452\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-693452 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xIGTV-App-Launch.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.42dFz9omBQ.jpg\" alt=\"IGTV App Launch Event\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There are several ways to access IGTV. The most straightforward way is to download the standalone app on the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/igtv-watch-instagram-videos\/id1394351700\">Apple App Store<\/a> or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.instagram.igtv&amp;hl=en_US\">Google Play Store<\/a>. This only features Instagram users and content specifically on the video platform.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can browse through IGTV creators by going to the Instagram discover page and then selecting \u201cIGTV\u201d at the top left under the search bar. Here, you\u2019ll be able to view trending IGTV videos as well as search creators specifically on the platform.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-693456\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xIGTV-IGTV-Button.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.t5WBZCadAC.jpg\" alt=\"Instagram TV Account Page\" width=\"300\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can also access IGTV content on an Instagram account\u2019s profile page. You\u2019ll find several tabs below their description. IGTV will typically be the second tab, which looks like a small television icon. Under this tab, you\u2019ll find the account\u2019s videos with a title and corresponding view count sorted by most recent. Tap on one to view it.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, if you view a clip on your feed that is longer than 60 seconds, the app will have a pop-up that reads \u201cKeep Watching.\u201d If you tap this, you will be redirected to IGTV to complete the rest of the video. These clips have the IGTV logo on the lower-left corner.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IGTV_versus_Posts_and_Stories\"><\/span>IGTV versus Posts and Stories<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_693457\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-693457 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xIGTV-Instagram-Stories.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.7xoTU2fwEM.jpg\" alt=\"Instagram Stories\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The most significant difference between posts or stories and IGTV videos is the potential length. Whereas a video post can be up to 60 seconds long, and an individual Instagram story\u00a0or Instagram reel can be up to 15 seconds, an IGTV video can stretch up to an hour. Any video you try to upload to your feed that is longer than 60 seconds will be converted into an IGTV video instead.<\/p>\n<p>Another is that IGTV content can be organized and tagged into groups called \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Series<\/a>.\u201d Each series can have several episodes under it. This is very useful for professional content creators and filmmakers that can sort their work. Users can filter by series by clicking a drop-down menu at the top left of the IGTV page of an account.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, there\u2019s the video resolution. Unlike posts, which usually are square, most IGTV videos are fullscreen-and portrait oriented. Therefore, these clips are intended to be viewed with your phone standing upright.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>What Are Instagram&#8217;s &#8220;Stories&#8221;, and How Do I Use Them?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Make_an_IGTV_Video\"><\/span>How Do I Make an IGTV Video?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are several ways to make an IGTV video. Suppose you have the Instagram app, head to the \u201cCreation\u201d menu on the bottom middle of the screen. From here, tap on a file from your gallery and select \u201cLong fullscreenideo\u201d when you\u2019re about to upload it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-693451\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xIGTV-Long-Video-vs-Short-Video.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.CEGpPfyeja.png\" alt=\"Short Video Long Video Instagram\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can then set a cover among the screenshots inside the clip, or upload a JPG or PNG image as a custom cover.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-693453\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xIGTV-Cover-Selection.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.fN-YG4NizV.jpg\" alt=\"Instagram TV Selecting Cover\" width=\"300\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can also customize the description, title, and series grouping of the video.\u00a0An important feature of IGTV is its ability to \u201cpost a preview.\u201d Because there are considerably fewer people actively looking for IGTV videos than standard posts, a preview will post a short clip of the video to your primary Instagram feed, along with its corresponding description. Users will then be moved to IGTV to finish it. If your Facebook account is linked to your Instagram, you can also directly upload your video from here to Facebook Watch.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-693454\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xIGTV-Description-and-Info.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.tmK1C5lOn1.png\" alt=\"Instagram TV Captions Description\" width=\"300\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can also do the same process from the web version of Instagram by heading to your profile and selecting the IGTV tab. From here, click \u201cUpload A Video,\u201d then follow the same process as above. The maximum length for videos uploaded from mobile is 15 minutes, while the maximum length of videos uploaded from the web version is 60 minutes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-693455\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xIGTV-Desktop-Upload.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.HaZnOlGUNY.png\" alt=\"Instagram TV Upload Desktop Web\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>To have an optimal upload, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/help.instagram.com\/1038071743007909\">Instagram recommends<\/a>\u00a0that videos uploaded to IGTV meet the following specifications:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>MP4 format<\/li>\n<li>9:16 aspect ratio for vertical videos, 16:9 for horizontal videos<\/li>\n<li>Minimum resolution of 720p<\/li>\n<li>Minimum frames-per-second of 30fps<\/li>\n<li>Maximum file size of 3.6GB for 60-minute clips<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Get Started Making YouTube Videos<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Use_Instagram_TV\"><\/span>Should You Use Instagram TV?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Instagram TV has not yet caught on in the way Instagram has hoped. While it has acquired an audience, thanks to its integration with the existing Instagram feed, usage of the service as a dedicated video-sharing service is significantly lower than its sister application Facebook Watch or Youtube.<\/p>\n<p>For now, we recommend using IGTV only if you\u2019re integrating it into your existing Instagram Feed as visibility for these videos tends to be low. 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