How to Upload Videos in IGTV from Mobile and Web

Instagram’s IGTV app is here and a whole bunch of popular creators have already started creating videos for the platform. If you too are interested in sharing your videos on IGTV, well, we’re here to tell you how to upload videos to IGTV from both the Android and iOS mobile apps, and from the web as well; so follow along.

Note: IGTV supports a maximum video time limit of 60 minutes. However, that’s only applicable for verified, and large accounts. Every one else gets a maximum video time limit of 10 minutes. Also, if you have a verified page, you’ll have to use the web interface if you want to upload videos longer than 10 minutes.

Upload Videos to IGTV from Mobile

I’m assuming that you already have a channel on IGTV. If you don’t, well, check out our two-step guide to creating an IGTV channel. Once you’re done, follow the steps below to upload your videos to IGTV from mobile.

  • In the main IGTV screen, tap on your profile-icon to view your channel. Here, you can either tap on the ‘Plus’ icon on the top-right, or tap on ‘Upload video.’

How to Upload Videos in IGTV from Mobile and Web

  • Give IGTV the required permissions and select the video you want to upload. Note that you can’t shoot a video from the IGTV app itself.

How to Upload Videos in IGTV from Mobile and Web

  • Once you’re done, you can fill up the details about the video, and even change the cover for the video.

How to Upload Videos in IGTV from Mobile and Web

The video will then be uploaded to IGTV. It’s as easy as that.

Upload Videos to IGTV from the Web

You can also upload videos to IGTV from the Instagram website. Here’s how you can do this.

  • Head over to the Instagram website on your desktop, and go to your profile.

How to Upload Videos in IGTV from Mobile and Web

  • You’ll see a section labelled ‘IGTV.’ Click on it and you’ll get the option to upload a new IGTV video.

How to Upload Videos in IGTV from Mobile and Web

  • Now, you can upload your video, choose a cover image, add a title and description, and choose if you want to make it available on your Facebook Page.

How to Upload Videos in IGTV from Mobile and Web

Well, now that you know how you can upload videos on IGTV, go ahead and share your creativity with the world!

comment Comments 11
  • Bärbel Born says:

    at the comp I got the upload button but no reaction at all when I press it. Anyone an idea why? I tried chrome and firefox

  • Sunny Megatron says:

    Gah! I’m not seeing it ony desktop either! Is that option only for verified accounts or for everyone?

  • G says:

    Same for me.. I cant find an answer

  • The School of Rockstars says:

    Same problem 🙁

  • FMD says:

    Everytime I try to upload a video, stucks at 90%… Plus, there is no IGTV option on Desktop!

  • Krishna says:

    Hi.. I Cant Find The IGTV Option On My Desktop Plus I Cant Even Upload From The App Too It Shows No Video Found.. Pls Help

    • Arshh says:

      I’m facing the same problem.

      • Akshay Gangwar says:

        Instagram is slowly rolling out IGTV, so it may take some time to appear on the web for you.

        Meanwhile, have you updated your Instagram app and installed the IGTV app? That may have something to do with it.

  • Ananthu Mangaloly says:

    hi testing message 🙂

  • john says:

    the IGTV symbol does not show up for me on my desktop… ;(

    • Brian Pereira-Donawa says:

      same problem for me, is this based on geographical location?

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