Instagram Reels: How to Edit a Draft Reel

Continue creating where you left off

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If you’ve ever saved an Instagram Reels video as a draft, our guide will show you where to find these drafts so that you can continue editing them.

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

Step 1: On your Instagram profile, tap the Reels icon above your feed.

Step 2: Tap “Drafts.”

Step 3: Tap the Reel you want to continue editing.

Now, you can continue editing your Reel where you left off.

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