# Instagram expands longform widescreen video test to the US

_Published Monday, October 26, 2026 at 12:16 PM EDT · Products · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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Instagram is expanding a small US test of Features, its longform horizontal video format, a spokesperson told The Verge. The format is also being tested with some creators in Brazil.

The company is testing clips that point viewers to a longer video, a way to organize Reels into a series, and improvements to live video discovery. Instagram chief Adam Mosseri said the team wants short and long videos to work together, citing podcasts and comedy specials that can also yield shorter clips. Features remains a limited test.

## Sources

- [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/tech/1018688/instagram-longform-widescreen-video-features-youtube)

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Published: 2026-10-26T16:16:11.036Z
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