Summary
Have you ever asked yourself, “Why are my Instagram videos blurry?”
Social media apps likeTikTokand Instagram purposely lower the quality of photos and videos.
Thankfully, a hidden “Upload at highest quality” option is buried in the options menu.
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Here’s how to enable it.
To start, initiate the Instagram app on youriPhoneorAndroid deviceand go to your profile page.
Tap the three-line menu button near the top right.
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Find and select “prefs and Privacy.”
Then, scroll down and tap the “Data Usage and Media Quality” option.
Now, you’ll see two different sections on this page.
Go ahead and flip the switch to disable Data Saver.
The second section is the most important one.
Instagram will automatically adjust (lower) upload quality to fit internet conditions.
Now, you’ll always get the best video quality uploads possible, regardless of your internet connection.
Another option isshooting in HDR(high dynamic range) on your phone or camera equipment.
Have you ever noticed that some Instagram videos or reels increase the brightness on your phone while they play?
That’s because those videos are shot in HDR, which Instagram supports.
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