Instagram: How to Use Reels

Share short videos with the world

Instagram recently launched Reels, its take on TikTok. The feature allows users to record and share 15-second videos containing one or more clips. Our guide will show you how to use Reels in the Instagram application.

Note: These screenshots were captured in the Instagram app on iOS.

Step 1: On the Instagram Stories Camera, swipe from right to left on the words at the bottom of the screen to move from “Story” to “Reels.”

Step 2: If this is the first time you’ve used the Reels feature, you’ll see a brief introduction to it.

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