To create an Instagram Reel, tap the plus button at the bottom of the screen and select Reel. Choose clips or images from your camera roll, then tap Next to trim, speed up, or add music. Enhance your Reel with text, stickers, GIFs, captions, voiceovers, and effects. Use the Edit Video section for advanced editing, including trimming silences, splitting clips, and adjusting speed. Once finished, tap Next, add a caption, hashtags, and customise settings like audience, profile display, and location. You can also test engagement with a Trial Reel before posting to followers. Tap Post, and your Reel is live!
How to Make a Reel on Instagram
- Open Instagram and tap the plus button at the bottom of the screen.
- Select Reel to access your camera roll.
- Choose clips or images for your Reel (you can mix pictures and videos).
- Tap Next to trim, adjust speed, or add music.
Editing Your Reel
- Add text, stickers, GIFs, captions, and effects.
- Use the Edit Video section to:
- Remove silences automatically.
- Adjust speed (faster or slower).
- Split, reorder, or delete clips.
- Add voiceovers and filters.
Final Touches & Posting
- Tap Next to add a caption, hashtags, and polls.
- Use the Trial Reel feature to test engagement before posting.
- Customise audience, profile display, and location settings.
- Tap Post, and your Reel is live!
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| Open Instagram | Tap the plus button at the bottom of the screen. |
| Select Reel | Choose Reel to access your camera roll. |
| Choose Clips | Select videos or images (you can mix both). |
| Editing Options | Trim, adjust speed, or add music before proceeding. |
| Enhance Your Reel | Add text, stickers, GIFs, captions, and effects. |
| Edit Video | - Remove silences automatically. - Adjust speed. - Split, reorder or delete clips. - Add voiceovers and filters. |
| Final Touches | - Add caption, hashtags, and polls. - Use Trial Reel to test engagement. - Customise audience, profile display, and location. |
| Post Your Reel | Tap Post, and your Reel is live! |