How to Add Transitions to Instagram Reels

Instagram is an excellent app for adding effects, emojis, stickers, and more to your media. The app’s creative team is always looking for new ways to let users make videos more engaging and compete with other apps that offer similar features. Reels are one of the more recent additions that have become popular on Instagram over the last few years. They’re a great way to gain traction with followers and grow your Instagram following.

Here’s how to add transitions to your reels on different mobile devices.

Adding Transitions to Instagram Reels on the iPhone

You can add transitions to your clips on your iPhone in a few easy steps. Here’s how to do it:

1. Launch the Instagram app on your iPhone.
   
2. Swipe your screen to the right or click on the plus icon at the bottom.
   
3. Add as many clips as you want by clicking on the blue “plus” icon in the bottom left corner, or record your clips by pressing the central white button.
   
4. Click “Next” to see the chosen clips.
   
5. Click “Edit clips” in the bottom left corner.
   
6. You will see your clips in the order they’ll be played. Click on “Transitions” on the bottom left side.
   
7. “Plus” signs will appear between the clips. Now you can choose which clips you want to add transitions.
   
8. When you click on the “plus” sign, it will open a line of six different transition options you can choose from.
   
9. You can add one type of transition between all clips by choosing a transition and clicking “Apply to all,” or click “Done” if you want to put a different style for each transition.
   
10. Click “Done” after you’ve added all transitions.
    
11. Tap “Next” if you’re satisfied with your reel.
    
12. Now, you can either save it as a draft for later or click “Share” to post it on your feed.
    

Adding Transitions to Instagram Reels on an Android Device

Adding transitions to reels on Android is similar to adding them on an iPhone, but there’s one step that can be confusing if you’re following the instructions for iOS. Follow the provided steps to avoid confusion:

1. Launch the Instagram app on your Android phone.
   
2. Swipe your screen to the right or click on the plus icon at the bottom.
   
3. Add as many clips as you want by clicking on the blue “plus” icon in the bottom left corner, or record your clips by pressing the central white button.
   
4. Click “Next” to see the chosen clips.
   
5. Click “Edit clips” in the bottom left corner.
   
6. You will see your clips in the order they’ll be played. Click on the white square between the clips to access transitions.
   
7. Now you can choose which transition you want between those two clips.
   
8. Once you choose, you can click “Done” or “Apply to all” if you want the same transition between all clips.
   
9. Click on the white arrow in the bottom right corner after you’ve added all transitions.
   
10. Now, you can either save it as a draft for later or click “Next” and then “Share” to post it on your feed.
    

Tips on How to Make the Perfect Reel

Now that you know how to add transitions to your Instagram reels, here are a few more tips on how to combine them with other reel features to make your video even better.

• Scroll through Instagram before you decide how to edit your reel to see what’s trending.
• Use one of the many unique effects Instagram offers.
• Add music to your video tailored to you, or use your original audio.
• Many people watch videos without sound, so use captions to reach more users if you opt for a chattier video.
• Add emojis or stickers to make your reels more engaging.
• Use a few engaging hashtags to help the Instagram algorithm bring your content to the right audience.
• Boost engagement by sharing your reels directly to your feed.

FAQs

What should I do if my Instagram reels transitions are not showing?

If your Instagram reels transitions aren’t showing, try to log our and back in of your account. Another reason might be that you’re not using the latest version of Instagram, so go to the App Store or Google Play and update it.

Why are my Instagram reels not working?

If your Instagram reels aren’t working try updating your app or logging our and in. You can also try clearing Instagram’s cache data on your phone or reinstalling Instagram. If none of these methods work, try reporting a problem to Instagram’s Help Center.

Upgrade Your Instagram Reels with Fun Transitions

Reels are a great way to make your feed more diverse and increase interactions with your Instagram posts. They appear in both the Feed and Explore sections and will surely attract more people to your Instagram profile. Use transitions together with other effects and edit your reels most creatively.

Have you already tried adding transitions to your Instagram reels? Which one is your favorite? Tell us in the comment sections below.