Article last updated on:
August 19, 2024
Initially published on:
August 22, 2024

How to Post a Reel on Instagram

  1. Launch the Instagram app
  2. Tap “+” at the bottom
  3. Select a video
  4. Edit it: add text, music etc
  5. Final touches: description, tags, location
  6. Tap “Share
How to post an Instagram Reel
Step-by-step process

We haven’t added the Reel-editing screens to avoid crowding the image.

But that’s essentially the process!


Post Instagram Reels on a PC

Answer: Yes, you can post Reels on PC. Go to instagram.com and click “Create” on the left. Upload your video, give it a description, then publish it.

  1. Go to instagram.com
  2. Click “Create” on the left
  3. Hit “Select From Computer
  4. Upload and click “Next
  5. Edit: Choose a cover photo, trim, and sound
  6. Final Edits: Add a location, description etc
  7. Hit “Share
How to post Instagram Reels on PC

After the steps in the image above, Instagram will take you to editing.

Add your own touch and go live!


Thanks a lot for reading this,
David Ch
Head of the Editing Team at SendShort

About the author

David leads the editing team at SendShort. With this help, the team delivers the latest guides on using your favorite social media apps and creating short-form content.