Free online Reel maker.

Level up your brand or business with trendy, professional-quality videos for Instagram using the Adobe Express Clip Maker. Upload your footage to the Clip Maker to instantly transform key moments into shareable Instagram clips, or start with a template.

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How to make a Reel for Instagram with AI.

1. Import.

Upload a video and watch the Clip Maker turn it into short-form clips that highlight the best moments. Ensure it’s at least 1 minute long. Explore our Instagram Reel templates to add your video if you’d like.

2. Enhance.

Apply AI-generated captions to your Reel. Customize further when you add branding, animation, and trending sounds from TikTok’s Commercial Music Library via the TikTok Symphony Assistant add-on directly in Adobe Express or use one of our royalty-free soundtracks.

3. Share.

Preview your Reel’s appearance before publishing. Post your social-first video on Instagram Reels, TikTok, and other social platforms to ensure your message reaches your audience when they're most active, maximizing engagement and impact.

Easily create Reels with simple video editing tools and AI at your side.

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Split, trim, & crop videos.

Shorten footage, split videos, and zoom in on scenes in just a few taps.

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One-click resize options.

Turn your videos into Reels, Stories, square posts, and more in one click.

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Excite with animated effects.

Select any element in your video and add animated effects or transitions for a dynamic look and feel.

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Adjust video speed.

Select your footage and speed scenes up or slow them down instantly.

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Invite collaborators.

Invite others to view, edit, or comment directly on your project in real-time.

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Download, save, & share.

Download your video and upload it to your favorite platform or share it as a link.

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Plan, create, & publish.

Plan, create, and publish Instagram content anytime using Adobe Express Content Scheduler.

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Enhance videos with filters.

Apply one-click filter enhancements like Duotone or greyscale to videos.

The all-in-one content creation app.

Make any kind of content for Instagram.

Create Reels, Stories, square videos, social media posts, stories, & more.

Free Adobe Stock images, videos, & soundtracks.

Customize your videos with royalty-free, high-quality stock music, videos, graphics, & animation.

Ready-to-use free video templates.

Free, fully customizable video templates to choose from. Swap in your own content anytime.

Customize photos & videos online to make unforgettable Reels.

Get professional quality image and video edits in minutes without prior editing experience. Use the Adjustments menu to enhance all your media assets in seconds. Drag the adjustment bar to sharpen blurry images or increase video contrast. Or apply a duotone filter in one click. Play around with other visual enhancement options to start developing your own editing style. With Adobe Express on your side, all you need to do is open the app to create unique, standout video content.

Level up your video content creation.


You’ll want to post regularly and experiment with different kinds of video content to boost engagement and grow followers on Instagram. Adobe Express makes it quick and easy for all skill levels to create and edit trendy Reels on a budget. Upload your video clips, crop and trim to your liking, and rearrange clips on your timeline. Play around with filter effects and fonts. Whatever creative vision you have, from product unboxing videos to tutorials, Adobe Express lets you bring it to life with endless video customization options at your side.

Turn long videos into viral Reels with the help of AI.

Whether you’re a content creator looking to splice up scenes from your latest photo shoot or a producer teasing your TV show trailer, the Adobe Express Instagram video maker does the cutting for you. Just upload your file into the Instagram video maker and wait while the tool automatically segments the best clips for you. Post your new Reel right away or use the Adobe Express built-in Content Scheduler to plan and publish it anytime.

Make show-stopping Reels in Adobe Express.

From launching campaigns to making announcements or showing off your latest vacation, you’ll be able to turn your video clips into eye-catching Instagram Reels using Adobe Express. Get started easily with free video templates of all styles, whether it’s something minimal or boasting in color. Better yet, let the Instagram Reel maker do the heavy lifting for you, converting longer videos into short, shareable clips. Make your Reel #onbrand when you upload your brand’s logo and add color schemes to your video. Edit clips, split scenes, add animation, and in minutes, you’ll have a stunning video that reels in followers.

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Frequently asked questions.

Which browsers does Adobe Express support?
You can run Adobe Express in your favorite web browser or on your mobile device. For the best video editing experience on Adobe Express, we recommend keeping your browser updated.
How do I add text to my Instagram Reel?
Add text to your Instagram Reel by selecting the Text icon at the left of the online editor. Click Add my text. Change fonts and even get font pairing recommendations all in one place. You can also adjust caption font straight from the Clip Maker when you select Auto caption.
How do I add music to my Reel for Instagram?
To add music to your Reel, select Media at the left of the online editor, then click on the Audio tab. Click Upload from device to upload your own music from your computer or browse our wide collection of royalty-free Adobe Stock soundtracks and sound effects to add to your video project.
How do I make a Reel with videos and photos?
Upload photos and videos to your video right from your desktop to add to your Instagram Reel. Adjust the length of each clip by dragging the corners of each frame or rearrange them anywhere on your video timeline to your liking.
Can I get Adobe Express for free? If so, what’s included?
Yes, we have a free plan available for anyone. Enjoy everything you need to stand out, including thousands of templates, hundreds of Adobe Stock images, photo editing and effects, and much more. Visit our plans and pricing for details.