Instagram is working on a feature that will expand the use of Reels. In the leaks shared recently, the short-form video duration will increase from 60 seconds to 90 seconds had appeared. The social media company has now rolled up its sleeves to integrate stories and Reels.
According to the sharing of social media expert WFBrother, Instagram, which operates under Meta, will soon allow users to convert the story directly into Reels. Feature users, which are stated to be still in beta, where they can synchronize the story with the music will direct you to a vehicle.
Instagram is extending the duration of Reels videos
The Instagram Reels feature, which currently allows short video sharing of 15, 30 and 60 seconds, will be extended once again.
It will work on featured Instagram stories
WFBrotherthe tool to convert the story to Reels video for now Added to the ‘Featured’ section He said it applies to stories. Also, the social media expert who shared the screenshot made us understand how the feature would work.
As can be seen in the photo, in the lower right corner of the highlighted story A Reels icon with “Create” it will include. When the user taps on it, Instagram will activate a sync tool that allows adding audio to the story in question. When the process is completed, the created video can be shared in the Reels section.
Of course, as always, a new short video can be created in the Reels tab. Instagram’s new conversion tool aims to make life easier for users who don’t want to deal with transferring the same story to Reels. This feature, which is currently available to a limited number of users, will soon be available to everyone.
Instagram will continue investment in Reels feature
It is very similar to TikTok due to its short video-based and tools. Instagram Reals Mark Zuckerberg made a new statement about it. During the earnings report release for the fourth quarter of 2021, Meta CEO stated that people have many options when it comes to spending their time, saying:
People have many choices about how they want to spend their time. Apps like TikTok are growing very fast. That’s why our focus on Reels is so important in the long run. While monetizing video has been slower in the past, we believe short-form video will monetize over time. I am very optimistic about the idea that we will get to where we need to be with Reels.
Instagram Reels launched in 2020. Rebranding to Meta Platforms in October 2021, Facebook will not limit its short-form video feature to Instagram. Currently, Reels is also available on the Facebook app in the US.