“Why are my Instagram photos and videos blurry? Tips for clear uploads”

Are you surprised that the picture or video you have uploaded to Instagram is not as clear and clear as it should be?

Relax, it’s not your eyes that’s wrong.

However, there may be several reasons why this happens. Here you will get some tips for possible solutions.

Pay attention to the file size

Today’s smartphones are getting better and better cameras, so in fact it may be that your photo or video is of too good quality for Instagram, so they downscale it when uploading.

Instagram has an image upload limit of 30 megabytes for image uploads, while what you upload to stories can be a maximum of 4 gigabytes.

If your files are larger than this, you should make them smaller before uploading.

Upload in highest quality

Instagram actually has a setting that should ensure uploads in the highest possible quality. Activate this first as last.

• Go to your Instagram profile by tapping your profile picture in the bottom right.
• Press the menu button at the top right. This is the button with three horizontal lines.
• Go to Settings > Account.
• Choose either Data usage (iOS) or Mobile data usage (Android).
• Turn on Upload in highest quality.

From now on, when you upload photos or videos, they will be uploaded in the highest quality possible, no matter how bad your internet connection is. However, the worse the coverage, the longer the upload will take, warns Cnet – so things may take longer than before.

Turn off data saving

In the same settings panel, there is also a function that makes Instagram use less mobile data.

Nice when you need to save on the megabytes, but it can also be the reason why the quality is poor. So turn it off Use less mobile data.

Check your internet connection

According to Wikihow is poor internet connection for the most common reasons for blurry photo on Instagram.

– A poor internet connection can affect the quality of your own story, as well as the quality of how other people’s stories look in the Instagram app. Make sure you are connected to Wi-Fi when posting and viewing stories, the website writes.

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Android mobile? Do this

Many Android users find that the camera app for Instagram takes pictures of poorer quality.

This is because the Instagram app on certain Android mobiles cannot access the built-in camera app on the phone. Instead, the app takes a screenshot of the viewfinder, which won’t be as good.

If you have Android, it is therefore recommended that you use the built-in camera app on your mobile when you want to take a picture or film, and then upload it to Instagram afterwards.

Empty the buffer

Another trick Android users can use is to clear the cache of the Instagram app.

The buffer makes the app load faster, but as it fills up, errors can occur that cause the images to become blurry, writes Guiding Tech.

It is only on Android phones that it is possible to clear the Instagram cache.

There are different ways to do it, but one is to tap and hold the Instagram icon on your home screen, tap App Info, and go to Storage. Then press on Empty buffer (you can also go via Settings > Apps).

Use less media in the Instagram story

You have gradually gained many options when it comes to adding elements such as music, stickers, gifs and other things to story updates. However, too much dill dall can affect the quality.

Therefore, try to keep it as simple as possible, at least if you find that things become blurry.

Update the app

An old version of the Instagram app can also make things unclear. Go to the App Store (iOS) or Play Store (Android) to check that you have the latest version.

And as always – if nothing works, try the old “uninstall and reinstall” trick if all else fails.