Access the Search Icon: Launch the Instagram app and locate the magnifying glass icon at the bottom of your screen. A simple tap on this icon will transport you to the Explore page, your gateway to Reel-rich content. Keyword or Audio Entry: At the top of the Explore page, a search bar awaits your input.

Adam Mosseri (@mosseri) is the Head of Instagram where he oversees all functions of the business including engineering, product and operations.

Open Instagram and tap the plus (+) icon at the bottom of the screen to create a new post. To make that post a Reel, use the bar at the bottom to scroll over to the Reels tab. Choose one or multiple photos or videos from your device's camera roll, and use the sliders at the bottom of the screen to trim their length.

Tap and hold to record a clip or tap it to start recording and tap it again to end the clip. You can also tap your camera roll in the bottom left to add a video from your camera roll. 4. Use the reels tool menu on the left to do things like add audio, effects and layouts to your reel or change how you record your reel.