Instagram Reels are mostly known as short video clips – similar to TikToks. But can you also make reels with pictures? Let me show you.
At times, we may have better pictures to tell a story. Or we want to use our creativity to tell a story through a sequence of images. For example, I shoot videos and do livestreams of softball games. I rarely take pictures but was near the third base when my daughter was on second base. That allowed me to take some photos with my iPhone, which takes excellent pictures, but you can’t be far away.
I took several photos of her running from second to third, rounding it, and then making it home on the next pitch.
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Remember that Reels are 9×16 and not 16×9, so for the best experience, take the photos with your phone in the vertical position.
From there, take the photos in sequence and:
- Start a new Reel inside the app.
- Add photos by clicking on the camera roll image in the bottom row.
- Set the time duration for each image
- Add music if you like. Music can help with increased reach
- Keep clicking next to move forward
- Add a caption
- Publish
How about TikToks with pictures?
Reels, of course, are Instagram’s version of TikToks, so I wondered if you can make TikToks with just pictures? There are two ways:
- Save the Instagram Reel and use it on TikTok. TikTok doesn’t like that strategy, though, and might limit your reach.
- In TikTok, select items from your camera roll in the order you want them to appear in the TikTok. Then keep clicking along to move forward in the process. The most significant difference between Instagram is that you select all the images at once. Make sure they are in the order you want them in.
When to use Instagram Reels with pictures
The short answer is that it depends. Use pictures in your Instagram Reels when it makes sense, tell a story, and when the photos work well together. Do not just dump a bunch of unrelated images into a Reel. But when you have pictures that could work well in sequence, this is certainly a strategy that is worth trying.
The one I posted seemed to be of interest to Instagram users. In the first 16 hours or so, it had over 6,000 views.
You probably have enough photos on your camera roll to make a Reel and share it with others on Instagram. This blog will show you how to make Instagram Reels with multiple pictures and videos in the Instagram app and using a powerful online video editor.
Want to share your travel pictures or family photos in Instagram Reel? Well, you can create Reels on Instagram with multiple photos directly on the Instagram application or use the third-party video editor.
Contents:
Free Editable Photo Reel Video Templates
Also Read: 5 Best Instagram Reel Maker Apps >
Part 1 How to Make Reels on Instagram with Multiple Photos
Before you get started, Make sure the Instagram app is updated to the latest version. Then check the simple tutorial below to learn how to make Reels on Instagram in the following two ways:
1.1 Add Photos One by One to Make a Photos Reel on Instagram
Go to the Reels screen and tap on the Gallery icon usually present at the bottom-left corner.
Make Reels with Photos on Instagram - Step 1
Tap the drop-down menu at the top-left corner to add photos from a specific photo album on your device.
Make Reels with Photos on Instagram - Step 2
On the next screen, you can adjust the time duration for each particular photo that should appear in the photo Reel. Once done, tap on the Add button to add it to your Reel.
Make Reels with Photos on Instagram - Step 3
Once you have added all photos, you can later add text, music, and audio to your Reels.
That's it. Your photo Reel is now ready for sharing on Instagram.
1.2 Add Multiple Photos Directly to Make a Photos Reel on Instagram
If you want to quickly select multiple photos for your Reels, just check the way below:
Head to the Reels screen first and tap the Gallery icon.
Tap the "Select Multiple" icon (two overlapping squares icon) from the top-right corner.
Make Reels with Multiple on Instagram
Select the required photo or video in order from your Gallery.
After selecting all the photos, tap on Next to the editing screen. Here you will be able to adjust the time interval of the photos one by one. And then add a song, sticker, effects, and even your own voice to the Reel.
Part 2 How to Make Reels with Multiple Photos and Videos via FlexClip
If you want to make Instagram reels with multiple photos and videos and try to make more edits on the photos and clips, FlexClip is a great online tool you can rely on.
FlexClip helps you effortlessly turn your photos into a video, and it provides royalty-free photos, videos, and music to help level up your Instagram reels. Besides, it has numerous video editing tools and stunning effects for you to add dynamic texts, animated elements, music, transitions, or make other edits.
Check the simple steps below to make Instagram reels video with multiple photos and videos using FlexClip:
Drag and drop your photos and clips to the Media section and apply them to the storyboard. Here remember to change the aspect ratio of the video to 9:16, which is suitable for Instagram Reels in the More section on the menu bar.
Make Reels with Photos with FlexClip - Step 1
Turn to the Text on the menu bar to add text to your photo video, and then adjust the size, color, font, and more.
Make Reels with Photos with FlexClip - Step 2
Go to the Music section to add background music for the video - you can pick one from its music library or upload your own one from a local file.
Make Reels with Photos with FlexClip - Step 3
Make more edits and add more effects and emojis to your photo video to get more likes and comments on Reels.
Make Reels with Photos with FlexClip - Step 4
Once you're satisfied with your video, you can save it to your computer in 480p, 720p, 1080p HD and then post it to Instagram.
Final Words
We hope you can easily make Reels with photos using the above methods. Although the first way should be enough, the second one helps you further spruce up your Instagram photo reels.