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title: "Instagram Launches Instagram Lite, a New Version of Its App"
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language: "en-HK"
published: "2018-06-28T10:59:35+08:00"
updated: "2026-03-17T23:03:48.736Z"
canonical: "https://accordhk.com/blog/instagram-launches-instagram-lite-a-new-version-of-its-app-158"
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# Instagram Launches Instagram Lite, a New Version of Its App

Instagram today launched Instagram Lite, a new version of its app. At just 573 kilobytes, it is one fifty-fifth the size of the original and offers the same basic features, except video sharing and direct messaging.

## In brief

Instagram Lite makes Instagram accessible to users with limited storage or network speeds. It takes up just 573 kilobytes and retains the basic features, except video sharing and direct messaging.

Instagram today launched a new version of its [app](<https://www.accordhk.com/zh-hant/>), Instagram Lite. Instagram Lite takes up just 573 kilobytes, one fifty-fifth the size of the original version. Apart from the inability to share videos or send direct messages, Instagram Lite offers the same basic features as Instagram. With this release, users who previously could not download Instagram because of insufficient storage space or network speed issues can now use Instagram, potentially bringing more users to the platform.

Original article URL: https://techcrunch.com/2018/06/27/instagram-lite/

## Frequently asked questions

### How much storage space does Instagram Lite take up?

Instagram Lite takes up just 573 kilobytes, one fifty-fifth the size of the original version.

### Which features are unavailable in Instagram Lite?

The version described in the article does not support video sharing or direct messaging. Its other basic features are the same as Instagram’s.

### Who could benefit from Instagram Lite?

Users who previously could not download Instagram because of insufficient storage space or network speed issues can now use Instagram through this version.