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This is an archive article published on May 21, 2023

How to upload HD photos and videos on Instagram

Here is how you can upload HD photos and videos on Instagram via an Android or iOS device.

InstagramInstagram allows users to upload HD photos and videos on both Android and iOS devices (Image credit: Vivek Umashankar/Indian Express)
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Instagram, the photo and video-sharing social media platform by Meta is known for its filters and built-in editing options. However, by default, the app uploads pictures and videos at a lower resolution to help users save data and also to enable quick upload.

Did you know that there is an option that allows users to upload HD photos and videos on Instagram? By enabling this feature, users can upload high-quality content on Instagram with improved details and clarity.

Here is how you can upload HD content on Instagram:

If you are an Android user, click on your profile icon in the bottom right corner > click on the hamburger menu in the top right corner > settings and privacy > data usage and media quality > and enable upload at the highest quality.

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Instagram HD uploading is disabled on Instagram by default (Image credit: Vivek Umashankar/Indian Express)

This will automatically upload your photos and videos in the highest possible quality. However, do note that, depending on your internet speed, Instagram might take more time to upload the media.

If you are an iPhone user, click on your profile icon in the bottom right corner > click on the hamburger menu in the top right corner > settings > preferences > data usage > and enable upload at the highest quality. On iPhones, there is also an option called use less mobile data.

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