How to make a reel from photos
- Pick a template such as Beat cut or Travel diary, then add photos and videos — 5–15 is ideal. Reorder them with the arrows, trim or split clips.
- Add text to any clip, text slides for a hook or call to action, and subtitles — typed or made with Auto captions.
- Set the timing — 1.5–3 seconds per photo keeps a reel lively.
- Choose a style: transition, caption style and position, and whether photos fill the frame.
- Add music from your phone or the built-in music library, press play to preview, then Create MP4 video and download or share.
Tips for reels that get watched
- Hook in the first second. Start with your best photo or a bold text slide — viewers decide fast.
- Keep it short. 7–15 second reels are often replayed, which helps them spread.
- Use captions. Many people watch without sound; bold captions at the bottom are easy to read.
- Use “Whole photo” for mixed shapes. Landscape photos are shown in full over a blurred background instead of being cropped.
- Post with a trending sound from inside Instagram for extra reach.
Made for Instagram, YouTube Shorts and more
Reels are exported at 1080 × 1920 pixels (9:16), 30 frames per second, as H.264 MP4 with AAC audio — the format Instagram, YouTube Shorts, Facebook, Snapchat and Moj all accept. Everything is created on your device, so there's no upload wait and no watermark.
Need to trim a song first? Use the MP3 cutter. Making something for WhatsApp? Try the WhatsApp status maker, or the video maker for landscape videos.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an account?
You can try everything without one. To create and download the MP4, sign in to your account — just an email and a password, created in a few seconds without leaving the page. Your files are still processed only in your browser.
Does the reel have a watermark?
No. Your reel is exported as a clean 1080×1920 MP4 with no watermark or branding.
How long can my reel be?
Instagram Reels can be up to 90 seconds when made in the app and longer when uploaded, but short reels of 15–30 seconds tend to perform best. The maker warns you if yours runs over 90 seconds.
Can I add a song?
Yes — add an MP3 or M4A from your device, or pick a Creative Commons track from the built-in music library, and choose where it starts. For copyrighted songs, adding a trending sound inside Instagram after uploading is safer than baking it into the video.
Can it add captions automatically?
Yes. Add video clips with speech and click Auto captions — an AI speech model runs on your device (nothing is uploaded) and creates timed captions in English, Hindi and other Indian languages that you can edit.
Are my photos uploaded?
No. The video is created in your browser using your device's video encoder. Photos and music never leave your device.
Last updated: 23 September 2026Suggest an improvement · Report a problem