Snapchat stories have a one-minute limit that can be frustrating when you want to share longer content. Many users find their videos automatically split into multiple story segments, which can disrupt the viewing experience.
However, there’s a simple workaround that allows you to fit longer videos into a single story segment. The solution involves using a video editor to modify your content before uploading it to Snapchat. If you’re curious about viewing stories from other users, you can use our Snap Story viewer to watch content without restrictions. You can use our tool to download your stories, merge them, and upload the merged content as a long video to your story.
1. The Problem with Long Videos on Snapchat
When you upload a video longer than one minute directly to Snapchat, the app automatically splits it into multiple story segments. This creates a fragmented viewing experience that can make your content less engaging for viewers.
2. Using InShot Video Editor
The most effective solution is to use a third-party video editor like InShot. This free app is available on both the App Store and Google Play Store.
2.1 Getting Started with InShot
Open InShot and tap on “Video,” then select “New” to start a new project. Choose the video you want to upload from your camera roll, even if it’s several minutes long.
2.2 Adjusting Video Speed
The key to fitting longer content into Snapchat’s time limit is increasing the playback speed. In InShot, swipe over to find the “Speed” option. Change the speed from 1.0x to 1.3x or higher, depending on how much you need to compress the video.
This technique speeds up your video slightly while maintaining all the original content. The faster playback allows you to fit more material into the one-minute limit. You can also use any other free video editor from the App Store which allows you to do the same.
3. Exporting and Uploading
After adjusting the speed, tap the checkmark to apply the changes. Hit “Save” in the top right corner to export your modified video. The app will process your video and create a shorter version that fits within Snapchat’s requirements.
Open Snapchat and swipe up to access your camera roll. Select your newly edited video, which should now be under one minute in length. The video will upload as a single story segment instead of being split into multiple parts.
4. Benefits of This Method
This approach maintains the continuity of your content while working within Snapchat’s technical limitations. Your viewers can watch your entire video in one seamless segment, creating a better user experience.
The slight speed increase is usually barely noticeable to viewers, especially for content like tutorials, vlogs, or event coverage. This method works particularly well for videos that are only slightly over the one-minute limit.
