Reels is one of the most popular and used features of Instagram. The Meta-owned platform is now testing a feature which would turn video posts into Reels. The report adds that the company is presently testing the feature with some select users around the world.
According to a report by TechCrunch, a Meta spokesperson confirmed to the publication that Instagram is presently testing a new update which will turn the video posts into Instagram Reels. The Instagram spokesperson told TechCrunch, “We’re testing this feature as part of our efforts to simplify and improve the video experience on Instagram.” With this new feature in place, the popular social networking platform is planning to simplify the video content on the platform.
The report further adds that Instagram is presently testing this upcoming feature with some select users around the globe. Matt Navarra, a social media analyst, also shared some screenshots of this upcoming feature on Twitter.
It is believed that the users who are part of the testing group will see a pop-up message as shown in the screenshot. The prompt mentions that if the account is public and you share a video then other users will be able to use its audio to create their own Reels. The message also reads that anyone can remix a user’s Reel and also download it as part of their remix.
Instagram has not yet revealed any timeline for the rollout of this new feature. But it is soon expected to be available for all.
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