Instagram is evolving its user experience with the addition of a new feature that allows users to share video notes through its Notes feature. Previously limited to text and emoji messages of up to 60 characters, Notes now supports brief video statuses, each lasting just two seconds. Intriguingly, these videos can only be captured via the front-facing camera, with no option to share pre-recorded videos.
As part of this expansion, Notes also gains support for photos, audio messages, stickers, and GIFs. Users can send replies to Notes, appearing as direct messages (DMs), resembling reactions to Instagram Stories. Introduced almost a year ago, Notes’ statuses are visible for 24 hours and are accessible only to mutual followers or individuals on the user’s “Close Friends” list.
Despite the previous limited impact of Notes, Instagram’s latest updates aim to make the feature more engaging and appealing to users. Video notes serve as a novel way to share brief, expressive moments, contributing to the platform’s dynamic nature.
While Notes has been positioned as a potential alternative to X, formerly known as Twitter, Meta’s launch of Threads and Instagram Stories has led to Notes remaining in a somewhat experimental stage. The platform’s future developments may determine whether Notes gains widespread adoption or undergoes further refinement.
Note: Availability of the Notes feature may vary, and users can check for its presence in their Inbox to create and view Notes.
