We’ll go over everything from publishing, splicing and editing to how to add pre-recorded videos to Facebook Reels.

How to make a Reel on Facebook in 5 stepsĭoes the thought of creating short videos send a shiver down your spine? Relax: Making your first Facebook Reel doesn’t have to stress you out! We’ve broken down exactly how to do it in 5 easy steps. Within the menu, you’ll find Reels at the top left.

iPhone users can find the menu at the bottom of your app. For Android users, it’s at the top right corner. You can find your menu by navigating to the hamburger menu on your home page. In Facebook Groups, Reels will show up on the top right vertical menu. You’ll also notice Reels partway down as you scroll through your Feed. Reels appear at the top of your page, to the right of your Stories. To learn more about the difference (especially if you’re already making Instagram Reels), watch our video all about Facebook Reels:įacebook wants you to watch Reels, so they’ve made it easy for the videos to appear pretty much all over the platform. This expands your reach beyond friends and family and allows you to connect with new people. The main difference between the two: Facebook Reels will appear on people’s Feeds whether or not they follow you. If you watch an Instagram Reel on Facebook and try to comment on it, you’ll be bounced from one app to the other. Instagram Reelsįacebook and Instagram Reels are actually linked across the apps, which makes sense since they’re both owned by Meta. Videos published to Facebook Reels are shown in a vertically scrolling feed and can be found in your Feed, Groups, and Menu. (Instagram Reels’ debut, for example, happened in 2020, and TikTok was first released in 2016)īut even though they came slightly after the other apps, Facebook Reels are now available in over 150 countries for content creators worldwide to enjoy. They first rolled out Reels in the US in September 2021 and globally in 2022. They’re often used by content creators, marketers, and influencers.įacebook is a little late to the game when it comes to vertical video content. What are Reels on Facebook?įacebook Reels are short-form videos (under 30 seconds) enhanced with tools like music, audio clips, and effects.

Bonus: Download the free 10-Day Reels Challenge, a daily workbook of creative prompts that will help you get started with Instagram Reels, track your growth, and see results across your entire Instagram profile.

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