Reel quality diagnosis worksheet
Creator Lane | Reviewed September 15, 2026
https://creatorlanehq.com/blog/instagram-reels-blurry-after-upload

REEL QUALITY DIAGNOSIS
Use a clip you own or have permission to test.

Project:
Date / app version:
Publishing route (mobile app / scheduler / API):
Visible problem and exact timestamp:
Original source filename:
Source dimensions / frame rate / codec / HDR:
Export filename:
Export dimensions / frame rate / codec / bitrate:
Transfer method:
Upload device / connection / quality-control setting:
Published URL (if approved):

CHECKPOINTS
Source clear?:
Export clear outside editor?:
Exact transfer copy clear?:
Published playback after processing:
Second device / account / connection:
First checkpoint that differs:

ONE-CHANGE TEST
Baseline:
Single setting or method changed:
Everything held constant:
Expected observation:
Actual observation:
Decision / next check:

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE — NOT A MEASURED RESULT
Subject: maker's stamp on a mug
Source: clear
Export: clear
Chat-app transfer copy: soft
Next test: transfer the exact export as a file; do not reshoot yet.
Outcome: fill in after testing.

You may adapt this original worksheet for personal and client work. Third-party materials retain their own licences.