Facebook: How to Create Facebook Reels

This feature is similar to Instagram Reels and TikTok

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Facebook released Facebook Reels in its flagship mobile application on iOS and Android in the U.S. Our guide will show you how to create Facebook Reels within the Facebook mobile app.

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

There are two ways to start creating a Reel. First, you can tap “Reel” under “What’s on your mind?” at the top of your Facebook News Feed.



Screenshot of Facebook's News Feed with a red arrow pointing at the "Reel" button under the "What's on your mind?" field at the top of the screen

Or, as you’re watching Facebook Reels, you can create a Reel by tapping the camera icon in the top-right corner of the screen.


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