Instagram Mixed Media Posts
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Overview
Before: On Instagram posts, users could only upload a single video or up to 10 images.
After: Now users can upload up to 10 images, videos, or a mix of both.
Note: if included in a carousel, Instagram videos cannot be longer than 1 minute.
FAQ
Q: Why can I only add 10 images or videos to my carousel post when Instagram's native limit is 20?
A: This is currently a limitation of the Instagram Graph API that connects Sprout to Instagram. The API restricts carousels to a maximum of 10 items.
Q: Why are the images and videos in my carousel being cropped?
A: All media in a carousel will be cropped based on the aspect ratio of the first image uploaded. By default, this is a 1:1 square ratio.
Q: Why am I getting an error that a video in my carousel post is too long?
A: Videos within a carousel have stricter requirements. They can only be a maximum of 1 minute long, unlike Reels, which can be up to 15 minutes.
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