Create Reels Easier & Faster with Instagram Reels Templates

First introduced in May 2022, the feature lets users quickly copy clip timings of an existing Reel, saving you tons of time and effort. Instagram Reels Templates do exactly what they say on the tin, they provide time-stamped templates to guide your content creation.

Previously, 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. 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.

Once you see a template you want to use, tap the three-dot menu icon. Next, hit “Save” to add the Reel to your collections and by default, its template. 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.