Even though they share the same bite-sized form, Instagram Stories and Reels could not be more different. Stories are personal and meant to be shared with your friends while Reels are shared to a wider audience across the app (if your profile is public). Once you post a Reel, it shows up in your followers’ feed. Meanwhile, a Story can only be accessed from the home page header. Recently, Instagram quietly added the option to share your Story as a Reel. In this article, we bring you the best ways to create Reels from Instagram Stories.
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Create Reels from Instagram Stories
Instagram now lets you create Reels directly from Story Highlights. Here’s how you can go about it.
Step 1: Tap on your Story and hit the Highlight icon at the bottom of the screen. Add the Story to a Highlight compilation.
Step 2: Open the Highlight.
Step 3: Tap on Create.
Step 4: Add a song to your Reel from Instagram’s recommended list. You can also choose to skip this step.
Step 5: Edit your Reel on the following page. Hit the blue arrow icon when you’re done.
Step 6: Write a caption and add a thumbnail for your Reel. You can also tag other people and control other visibility settings from this page. Hit Next.
Step 7: Hit Share.
Another way to post your Instagram Story as a Reel
Step 1: Open your Instagram Story and tap the ellipses at the bottom right corner of the screen.
Step 2: Tap on Save video. The video will be saved to your Camera Roll.
Step 3: Swipe right from your homepage and switch to the Reel tab.
Step 4: Tap the Gallery icon at the bottom left corner of the screen and upload the Story you just saved on your device.
Step 5: On the following page, edit the video and add text, music, stickers, or filters to it. You can also add location to your Reel. Hit Next when you’re done.
Step 6: Add a caption and edit the Reel cover. Hit Share.
Your Instagram Story will be shared as a Reel.
Bonus Tip: How to add an Instagram Reel to your Story
Step 1: Launch the Instagram app and open the Reel you want to share as a Story.
Step 2: Tap the Share icon.
Step 3: Select Add reel to your story.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the time limit for Instagram Reels?
Instagram Reels have a time limit of up to 90 seconds. In comparison, an Instagram Story has a time limit of 60 seconds.
How do I share an Instagram Story as a Reel?
Post the Instagram Story as a Highlight on your profile, then open the Highlight and hit the Create option at the bottom of the screen.
How do I download an Instagram Reel on my phone without using a third-party app?
If the Instagram Reel is up to 60 seconds long, you can download it on your device by adding it to your Story and selecting More>Save.
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Conclusion
This is how you can create Reels from Instagram Stories. To make your Reel more appealing and increase its visibility, add the trending songs suggested by Instagram and edit it cleverly to hold the attention of the viewer. If you found this article helpful, let us know in the comments!
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