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jmurphy91
jmurphy91
Inspiring
February 28, 2017
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Exporting video for Instagram

Hello,

Every time I render a video out and then attempt to upload to instagram through drop box, the audio quality seems as if it worsens and doesn't sound very good after I upload to instagram. I'm using H.264 and AAC as my export options, I have tried using wav and or mp3 files for the audio in the project but I still get the same results and I have also tried various audio settings such as acc, mp4, uncompressed, etc. and still get poor audio quality. Any help is much appreciated.

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    jmurphy91
    jmurphy91Correct answer
    Inspiring
    October 4, 2017

    Hi, I realized my issue was that i was not putting the video through adobe media encoder before uploading to instagram. problem solved now. thank you!

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    AWAIS288663960ehc
    Participating Frequently
    December 29, 2023

    Try exporting your video with specific settings optimized for the platform. Use a high-quality codec like AAC for audio and H.264 for video. Additionally, ensure your audio bitrate is at least 128kbps and resolution fits Instagram's requirements.

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    Kevin J. Monahan Jr.
    Kevin J. Monahan Jr.
    Legend
    June 1, 2017

    Hey there jmurph,

    Did you ever get a good quality export to Instagram? Please let us know.

    Thanks,
    Kevin

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    Kevin Monahan - Sr. Community and Engagement Strategist – Adobe Pro Video and Audio
      jmurphy91
      jmurphy91AuthorCorrect answer
      Inspiring
      October 4, 2017

      Hi, I realized my issue was that i was not putting the video through adobe media encoder before uploading to instagram. problem solved now. thank you!

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        Kevin J. Monahan Jr.
        Kevin J. Monahan Jr.
        Legend
        October 11, 2017

        Thank you for letting us know!

        Kevin

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        Kevin Monahan - Sr. Community and Engagement Strategist – Adobe Pro Video and Audio
          gerikp
          Community Expert
          gerikpCommunity Expert
          Community Expert
          May 5, 2017

          As someone who's never heard your music, and have nothing to compare it to (like an uncompressed music track of the song) I think it sounded ok. But like I said I have no comparison.

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          gerikp
          Community Expert
          gerikpCommunity Expert
          Community Expert
          May 5, 2017

          Sure. Send me you IG account URL or post it here.

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          jmurphy91
          jmurphy91Author
          Inspiring
          May 5, 2017

          ok great. instagram.com/smokinjoebeats - go to the video "money callin" thats the last one i did in after effects. I just feel as if the clarity and quality is not up to par-song seems muffled. if you listen to my more recent video - "lifted"  which were not done in after affects and i uploaded with an instagram app - the clarity is much better and the sound doesnt seem to be muffled. let me know what you think.

          Thank you!

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          jmurphy91
          jmurphy91Author
          Inspiring
          May 5, 2017

          Hi guys,

          i followed the Instagram videos/Facebook ads guide and am still not having any luck. my videos are still sounding very low quality. maybe i can give you my Instagram and have you listen to a video to hear for yourself, maybe that would help figure out the issue?

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          gerikp
          Community Expert
          gerikpCommunity Expert
          Community Expert
          February 28, 2017

          Facebook and Instagram video specs are essentially the same with a few minor differences I think. But I must confess I've not really dug deep in to it. Here's the specs. Video Views: Instagram Video | Facebook Ads Guide

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          gerikp
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          gerikpCommunity Expert
          Community Expert
          February 28, 2017

          I create and upload videos to instagram a couple of times a week using music and or natural sound. When I export I use Adobe Media Encoder. In the H264 presets there's a preset for Facebook 720p HD. I've never had any issues with the audio doing it this way.

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            jmurphy91
            jmurphy91Author
            Inspiring
            February 28, 2017

            thanks for the tip. i will give that a try

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            Dave_LaRonde
            Dave_LaRonde
            Inspiring
            February 28, 2017

            Well, what are the delivery specs for Instagram?  What do they want?  Have you checked?

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            jmurphy91
            jmurphy91Author
            Inspiring
            February 28, 2017

            H.264 codec / MP4/ACC which I have tried

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            Dave_LaRonde
            Dave_LaRonde
            Inspiring
            February 28, 2017

            I haven't checked to see if AME has a preset for Instagram.  I urge you to do so.

            Also, it wouldn't hurt to know what you mean by the term, "poor audio quality".  Details please.

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