These values come from the official Instagram Live Producer guide. Your account must have access to streaming with external software.
Parameters
| Parameter | Instagram recommendation |
|---|---|
| Aspect ratio | Vertical 9:16 |
| Resolution | 720×1280 |
| Frame rate | 30 FPS recommended; 60 FPS also supported |
| Video bitrate | 2250-6000 Kbps |
| Audio | Stereo, 44.1 kHz |
| Audio bitrate | Up to 256 Kbps |
The guide accepts lower resolutions without recommending them. It does not specify a numeric keyframe interval or separate codec requirements.
Through StreamVi
Prepare a vertical composition: Instagram warns that horizontal video may be cropped in the vertical player. Check the preview, especially text and frame edges.
Live Producer refreshes its key for a new session. Check the address and key in the Instagram connection before going live. Once the preview appears, start the broadcast in Live Producer itself.