Published 11:12 IST, July 9th 2020

Where is Reels on Instagram? How to make Reels on Instagram? All you need to know

Reels on Instagram is the latest feature of the app that lets users record and share videos just like that on TikTok. Read on to know details.

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Recently, Indian government imposed a ban on 59 Chinese apps which included very popular TikTok app. Soon after, Instagram App has launched a feature to enable users to create short 15-second clips similar to TikTok videos. Here are more details about feature of app.

latest version of Instagram allows its users to shoot short videos and add filters or music from Instagram’s catalogue and share it. Reportedly, India is fourth country, after Brazil, Germany and France, where format is being tested. Hence t every user might get feature.

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Instagram has partnered with various music labels to provide a variety of songs and music to create content. feature is called ‘Reels’. Read on to kw where to find Reels and how to get started.

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Where is reels on Instagram?

  • Reels option is available on Instagram camera similar to Boomerang and Instagram live.
  • You need to make sure that your Instagram app is updated.
  • Once your app is updated, open Instagram camera for Instagram stories.
  • ‘Reels’ option is at bottom of screen alongside ‘story’ and ‘live’.

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How to make reels on Instagram?

  • Click on ‘Reels’ option to start making a video.
  • You can switch between front camera and rearview camera.
  • You will get to see various option on left-hand side of screen.
  • options are to add music, filters, change recording speed, etc.
  • You can even record a reel with your own audio, just like that in TikTok.
  • Reels also provides a variety of AR effects to users to enable m to add a unique touch to ir videos.
  • To do so, click on effects and n AR effects.
  • Reels feature also allows a user to record multiple 15 seconds Reels. Reels can be recorded at once and different effects can be added to each clip. Reels can also be reviewed, deleted, and re-recorded if need be.

  How to post reels on Instagram

  • Once you have recorded a Reel, you can share it on stories simply like Instagram stories.
  • Unlike regular Instagram stories, Reels can be shared in Explore section and it can be viewed by everyone on social media platform.
  • Reels also has a tool, called ‘use Audio’, which will allow ors to use your original audio to create ir reels.

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11:12 IST, July 9th 2020