What Are Instagram Reels Templates?
Instagram Reels Templates do exactly what they say on the tin: they provide time-stamped templates to guide your content creation.
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Previosly, you’d have to guess the clip lengths required to sync with a specific audio track, and manually adjust your clips.
Now, you can drop your own photos and/or videos into a template, and you’re good to go.
How to Use Instagram Reels Templates
Instagram Reels Templates are super easy to use.
Here are two ways to access the feature:
- Use Templates Within the Video Editor
- Repurpose an Existing Reel Template
#1: How to Use Reels Templates Within the Video Editor
Here’s how in three easy steps:
Step 1: Head to the Reels tab and tap the camera icon
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Step 2: Slide to the “Templates” tab in the video editor
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Step 3: Find a template you like, then tap “Use Template”
You’ll be prompted to add photos or videos from your camera roll.
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NOTE: The “Templates” tab in the Reels editor may still be rolling out to users.
#2: How to Repurpose an Existing Reel Template
To repurpose an existing Reels template, follow these basic steps:
Step 1: Scroll your Reels feed until you spot a Reel with a “Use template” sticker icon
It’ll appear above the name of the creator.
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Alternatively, tap the three-dot menu icon and select “Use as template”:
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Once selected, you’ll see the time stamps for each clip in a Reel.
Step 2: Tap “Add media” to replace the clips with your own from your camera roll
Choose a variety of clips (like closeups and scenery) to give your Reel dimension.
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NOTE: Reels Templates are only available for Reels with multiple clips that have been edited together within Instagram. If a video has been fully edited outside of the app, Instagram cannot identify the different time stamps for each clip.
Can I Save Reels Templates to Use Later?
Spot a template you love, but not quite ready to record your Reel?
No problem. Here’s how to save your Instagram Reels template for later, in a couple short steps:
Step 1: Once you see a template you want to use, tap the three-dot menu icon.
Step 2: Next, hit “Save” to add the Reel to your collections and by default, its template.
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When you’re ready to use your chosen template, simply head back to your collections (located in the dropdown menu on your profile) to record your Reel.