appeared Instagram Reels To compete with TikTok's duet option, you can create 15-second, 30-second, or 60-second videos to share with your followers and others. With the new Remix feature, you can use someone else's Reels or respond to someone else's Reels. Remix will allow you to create new Reels to respond to someone else's Reels and then place them alongside your original Reels. This post shows you how to remix Reels on Instagram.
How to use Instagram Reels with Remix
Instagram Reels are short videos that appear on the Explore page and can be reshared to Stories. Remix Reels can make it even more exciting because it allows creators to collaborate with others and create new, entertaining mini-clips. Let's say you've found a Reel you'd like to remix. Here's how. The option is available on the iOS and Android apps only.
Step 1: Look for Instagram Reel Video which you would like to remix.
Step 2: Click on Three point list In the lower right corner below Share button.
Step 3: Locate “Remix this Reel” option Which appears in the pop-up menu from below.
Step 4: The screen will split into two sections, with the original video appearing on the left side. Instagram will place the video on the right after you shoot it or add it from your camera roll. Tap record button To start shooting your video.
Step 5: After capturing, you will be able to: Remix Preview By clicking on the relevant button.
Step 6: of Preview window You can go ahead and modify Reel Sound Add voiceover Or Stickers and write or draw on it.
Step 7: When you become satisfied Finally about its shape, press on next one.
Step 8: You will see Publishing pageHere you can write a comment on your video, add a location, or tag people. Then, tap to share.
Instagram will post the collaboration video to your profile and tag it as “Remix with name” — the name of the person who posted the original Reel. The username will also appear above the original clip in the collaboration video.
How to enable and disable REMIX FOR REELS
Not everyone is comfortable with strangers using their Reels. If you feel the same way, you can prevent people from creating remixes using your Reels. You can either turn off the feature for individual Reels or for all Reels (although the latter option doesn't appear to be available for all accounts).
How to disable individual Reels remixes
Step 1: Go to Instagram profile Yours and search for Reel file whatever you want Disable Remix For him and open it.
Step 2: Click on Three point list in the upper right corner of the screen.
Step 3: A menu will appear from below. Select Turn off remixing.
It is possible to remix your video file. So, click on “Remix This Reel” option At the bottom of the same list.
How to disable remix for all Reels
If you don't want others to create remixes of your Reels.
Step 1: in file Instagram definition Yours, click Three horizontal lines list in the upper right corner.
Step 2: Locate Settings.
Step 3: go to the Privacy.
Step 4: Click on “Reels and Remix”.
Step 5: turn off “Allow Reels” option.
That's it, others won't be able to use your Reels.
How to enable repartitioning of old files
On the other hand, if you have Reels older than April 2021, you'll need to enable the Remix feature manually, as it won't be enabled by default like newer ones.
The process remains the same: Open an older Reel and tap the three-dot menu. This will bring up a pop-up menu at the bottom. Select the "Enable Remix" option for that specific clip. Repeat the same process for other older Reels.
Start Remixing Reels
Instagram is taking steps to position itself as a strong competitor to TikTok, and the Remix extension demonstrates this strategy. If you prefer Instagram over TikTok anyway, try this Duet alternative to your favorite Instagram Reels. If not, you can switch back to TikTok or create an account for yourself if you don't have one.
Instagram also has another collaborative feature available, allowing Instagram users to create posts and Reels together. Check out our guide on how to do it. How to create your first collaborative post or video.
