Rotate Instagram Story

1) Sign up for Descript for free. No credit card is required.

2) Create a new project and upload your file by dragging and dropping it into the project. Descript automatically processes the file in the cloud.

3) Click on the "Aspect ratio and video settings" icon to the top left of the video and choose from pre-set standards of landscape, square, portrait, or custom sizing.

Tip: Alternatively, click on the video screen and drag the corners to resize the video directly.

4) To change the orientation, click on the video and select the "Rotate" icon.

5) Share the file by selecting Publish -> Export -> Desired File Type -> Save.

• Optimized Viewing Experience: Ensure your content fits perfectly within Instagram's vertical format, making it more engaging for viewers.
• Increased Engagement: Properly sized videos are more likely to capture attention and encourage interaction.
• Professional Appearance: Avoid awkward cropping or black bars, giving your stories a polished and professional look.
• Better Analytics: Well-formatted stories can lead to improved metrics, helping you understand your audience better.
• Enhanced Creativity: Rotating and resizing allows for more creative freedom, enabling unique and eye-catching content.

• Optimized Viewing Experience: Ensure your content fits perfectly within Instagram's vertical format, making it more engaging for viewers.
• Increased Engagement: Properly sized videos are more likely to capture attention and encourage interaction.
• Professional Appearance: Avoid awkward cropping or black bars, giving your stories a polished and professional look.
• Better Analytics: Well-formatted stories can lead to improved metrics, helping you understand your audience better.
• Enhanced Creativity: Rotating and resizing allows for more creative freedom, enabling unique and eye-catching content.

Tips to Rotate or Resize Instagram Stories

Creating the perfect Instagram Story involves more than just capturing great content; it's about ensuring your videos are the right size and orientation. Here are some specific tips for rotating or resizing your Instagram Story files:

• Use Pre-set Ratios: Select from landscape, square, portrait, or custom sizing to match Instagram's format.
• Drag Corners to Resize: Click on the video screen and drag the corners to manually adjust the size.
• Rotate with Icons: Use the "Rotate" icon to change the orientation of your video easily.
• Check Preview: Always preview your video to ensure it fits perfectly within the Instagram Story frame.
• Export Correctly: Choose the right file type and resolution when exporting to maintain quality.