
Instagram (IG, pronounced in Thai style as “A-IG”) is a free downloadable application that has been popular for a long time. It has a method of publishing and sharing content that focuses mainly on photos and videos. There are also various color filters that can be created for your own use or shared with other users to use as well. This allows account owners to truly express their identity.
In addition, the application itself is continuously developed to increase the fun for users. Recently, IG has just released a feature that is said to be a competitor to Tiktok, which is “Instagram Reels”. Today, we will take you to get to know this feature in detail.
What is Instagram Reels?
For Reels IG, to put it simply, it is a feature that allows IG users to easily create videos. In this feature, you can add sounds, songs, text, and various effects. You can also share across apps to your Facebook immediately (if you have set up a connection!)
In addition to being able to share to other platforms, Instagram Reels videos can also share good experiences through videos with other users to watch. Because the shared content will be shared on the Explore page, allowing users with similar interests to watch.
Instagram Reels’ standout features
- You can choose the speed of the video.
- There are a variety of effects to choose from to add more fun.
- You can set the video recording time, and you can set the time for effects and messages to appear at the specified time.
- More convenient tools are available for users, such as Align Tools, AR Effects, and Green Screen functions.
How to use Instagram Reels
You can start using it as follows:
- Update the application to the current version, then go to Instagram Story.
- Scroll to find the “Reels” function mode.
- Press to start recording video.
- You can adjust the speed as desired. If you want to increase the music volume, tap on Instagram Music.
- Add effects or use Instagram story editing apps to make your videos as beautiful as you want. Then, click Share. Your video content is now ready to be published to your feed and Explore page so that other users can watch it right away.
Difference between Instagram Reels / Facebook Reels
/Reels youtube and TikTok
At first glance, you might feel that the Reels functions on each platform are similar, almost identical. But in reality, they are all different, as follows:
| function | Instagram Reels | Facebook Reels | Reels youtube | TikTok |
| Maximum length | 60 seconds | 60 seconds | 60 seconds | 10 minutes |
| Filters and AR effects | have | have | do not have | have |
| Sound Library | have | have | have | have |
| Other effects such as Sticker, poll, Tag, Hashtag | have | have | do not have | have |
| Convenience In editing | Good level | Good level | Good level | Good level |
| Sharing | Can be shared in multiple channels | Can be shared in multiple channels | Can be shared through multiple channels, but cannot be shared within the app. | Can be shared in multiple channels |
| E-commerce | Reels Shopping | Support Reels Shopping | Under development | TikTok Shopping |
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FAQ : Questions about Instagram Reels
- For public accounts, sharing Reels videos on Instagram, all users on Instagram and Facebook will be able to view and share your Reels clips from the Reels tab, Hashtag effects, and all users can record your Reels clips, original audio, and remix your Reels clips.
- For private accounts, Reels videos shared with your video will only be visible to your approved followers, who can view and share your Reels clip. When someone shares your Reels clip, that user will not be able to record your Reels clip, your original audio, and remix your Reels clip.
You can take photos from 15 seconds to 60 seconds.
Try deleting the old application and reinstalling it. If it still doesn’t work, try sending a report to the Instagram Care and Management Center.
Playing the Reels function on IG has a similar playing method, video shooting method, and music library to creating video content on Tiktok. Therefore, if users are already familiar with TikTok, they can easily understand it.
The recommended ratio for Instagram Reels is vertical, ratio 9:16 (1080 x 1920 px).


