{"id":47557,"date":"2022-07-30T21:38:37","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T21:38:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=47557"},"modified":"2022-07-30T21:38:42","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T21:38:42","slug":"how-to-post-reels-on-instagram-and-other-social-media","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-reels-on-instagram-and-other-social-media","title":{"rendered":"How to Post Reels on Instagram and Other Social Media"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ef593365b44\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ef593365b44\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ef593365b44\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-reels-on-instagram-and-other-social-media\/#How_to_Post_Reels_on_Instagram_and_Other_Social_Media\" title=\"How to Post Reels on Instagram and Other Social Media\">How to Post Reels on Instagram and Other Social Media<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-reels-on-instagram-and-other-social-media\/#30_second_reel\" title=\"30 second reel\">30 second reel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-reels-on-instagram-and-other-social-media\/#Adding_external_clips\" title=\"Adding external clips\">Adding external clips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-reels-on-instagram-and-other-social-media\/#Adding_text\" title=\"Adding text\">Adding text<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-reels-on-instagram-and-other-social-media\/#Adding_audio\" title=\"Adding audio\">Adding audio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-reels-on-instagram-and-other-social-media\/#Sharing_a_reel\" title=\"Sharing a reel\">Sharing a reel<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Post_Reels_on_Instagram_and_Other_Social_Media\"><\/span>How to Post Reels on Instagram and Other Social Media<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/dO3S0Xh.jpg\" align=\"right\" style=\"width:auto; max-height:356px; margin:0px 10px; max-width:37% height:auto;\" alt=\"how to post reels on instagram story\">  <\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for tips on how to post reels on Instagram, you&#8217;ve come to the right place. In this article, we&#8217;ll cover how to create your own 30 second reel, add external clips, and text. You can even add audio if you want. In addition to posting your reels on Instagram, you can also use other social media platforms to share them. In this article, we&#8217;ll walk you through the process step-by-step.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"30_second_reel\"><\/span>30 second reel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Instagram recently updated the length of its Reels video. Instead of the 30 seconds it previously allowed, users now have the option to choose a longer reel. This follows TikTok&#8217;s lead. Users can now choose the length of their reel and upload audio to it. They can even include comments or background noises in their stories. The longer the reel, the more likely it will be seen by new followers and gain exposure.<\/p>\n<p>A 30 second reel on Instagram story can be longer than a minute. It can convey key points visually and should focus on the most important elements of your story. It should be filled with engaging visuals and should be simple to follow. While there is no minimum length to your reel, the 30-second limit is due to the video format Instagram uses. If you want to create a longer reel, make sure it follows the same guidelines as a normal video.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_external_clips\"><\/span>Adding external clips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adding external clips to your Instagram story reels is a great way to share your content. Instagram has recently made this feature more accessible by rolling out new features region-by-region. If you&#8217;re unsure about the new feature, check with your local Instagram team to find out if your account is eligible for the feature. Once approved, you can record your video, edit it, and send it to your followers.<\/p>\n<p>To add audio to your Instagram story reels, visit the Music section of the app and select from the library of available tracks. You can also use your own original audio. All audio used in Reels will be properly attributed to you. You can even create a public account and allow others to use your audio. In addition to audio, Instagram offers many effects, including emojis, text, and captions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_text\"><\/span>Adding text<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re using the new Instagram story feature known as Reels, you may want to know how to add text to the reels. Reels allow you to place text at different times throughout your video. In order to add more text to your reels, you can select more than one line and edit it with your finger. You can also choose the style of the text. Once you&#8217;ve added text to your reel, you can also choose a background or use a different image as your text.<\/p>\n<p>Adding text to your reels is very easy. There are several ways to add text to your Instagram video. First, you can add a title and a description. In addition, you can make gestures and choose the color of the text. If you want to include text, you can also use the video editing apps on your phone to do it. You can add up to 15 seconds of text in your Instagram story.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_audio\"><\/span>Adding audio<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adding audio to your Instagram story is one of the most common ways to increase the impact of your videos. You can add audio to your videos in various ways, including through music, sound effects, and dialogue. Audio can be used to convey a variety of different emotions and thoughts. There are also ways to add text and graphics, such as a caption, so your fans can easily understand what the scene is all about.<\/p>\n<p>Adding audio to your Instagram story is as simple as long-pressing the Reels button. After you&#8217;ve pressed the Reels button, the audio will begin playing. From here, you can edit your reel, trim it, and upload it. Once you&#8217;ve finished, you can save the audio and view your reel in the Audio section. After you&#8217;ve selected the audio, you can save it or share it with friends.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sharing_a_reel\"><\/span>Sharing a reel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Instagram has recently introduced a new format for sharing videos on the platform called Reels. These videos are shorter than normal Instagram posts and last up to 24 hours. Reels can be shared publicly or privately. Once you create one, you can share it to your story, group chat, or close friends. 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