Create & Upload Facebook Reels from Desktop PC and Phone

Do you want to know how to make & upload Facebook Reels from Phone and desktop PC? Have you seen those fantastic 15-second videos taking over your newsfeed? That’s right, we’re talking about Facebook Reels and if you haven’t used them yet, now is the time! These fun little clips are great for showing off your creative side and engaging with your audience. Plus, it’s super easy to make and upload reels using a phone or desktop computer. Let’s dive into how to create and upload Facebook reels from both devices. You can watch the video below on how to go about it or follow the step-by-step guide below the video.

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Creating & Uploading Reels from Your Phone

Step 1: Lights, Camera, Action

Making a reel on your phone is simple. All you need to do is open the Facebook app.

Step 2: Unleash Your Creativity

Tap the “Create” button or “+” icon (on the top) then choose “Reel.” You can also swipe left on the home page of your newsfeed to get straight into “Create Mode”.

Step 3: Final Touches

Now you are ready to start recording! Tap the camera icon, next tap the circle at the bottom of the screen and hold it down as long as you would like your video clip to last (up to 60 seconds). When you let go of the circle, your recording will stop automatically. If this isn’t what you wanted, don’t worry – just press “Retake” until it looks just right. You can also start by tapping any of the other icons, like music, templates, and more, or select a video or picture to use for your reel.

Step 4: Share Your Masterpiece

Once you’ve got it just how you want it, click “Next”. Now it’s time for some editing! Here you can add music, effects, text, and more. You’ll see all these on the right of the screen as you can see below. Once everything looks good press “Next” to create a caption for your reel by describing it and also adding hashtags if you’d like to. Post your reel by tapping “Share now” or hit “Save” to save the draft if you’d like to make changes later on.

Creating & Uploading Reels from Your Desktop PC

Step 1: Accessing Facebook on Your Desktop 

To make a reel on your desktop PC, open up Google Chrome or Firefox web browser and go directly to www.facebook.com. You can create a reel from Meta Business Suite or in Creator Studio.

Step 2: Starting a Reel with Meta Business Suite

Click “Create Reel”.

Step 3: Selecting Your Video for Impact

Click “Add Video” then select a Video from your desktop folder.

Step 4: Adding Captions to Elevate Your Reel

You can add captions.

Step 5: Using Audio and Text to Polish Your Video

After that click “Edit” if you want to add audio and text, crop or trim the video.

Step 6: Posting, Scheduling, or Saving Your Reel for Later

Then click “Share” to post, “Schedule” or “Save Draft” if needed for future edits! Voila—it’s that simple!

Whether using a phone or desktop computer, creating and uploading reels is a great way for anyone who wants their content seen by more people quickly and effectively. With just a few simple steps – record footage, edit content with music/effects/text then save/post–you will have an awesome-looking reel that people can enjoy in no time at all! So get creative with Facebook Reels and show off what makes YOU unique today! Are you interested in continuing to explore what you can do on Facebook? Feel free to watch this video that provides insights on utilizing Facebook Reels for marketing purposes. Check out other helpful tutorials we have on Facebook below or at this link – Facebook Tutorials.

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