7 essential tools to succeed in Instagram Reels

In order to help users create more original content, Instagram has created a long list of tools and effects Thanks you will be able to get the most out of all the possibilities of Instagram Reels, one of the most successful formats on the platform. To find out where the best official effects in Reels are and what each of them is for, you just have to keep reading.

How to access the official Instagram effects in Reels

Before showing you a selection of the best official Instagram tools, we'll tell you how you can locate them quickly and easily. To do so, you just have to access the creation section of the official application and do the following:

1. Go to the Reels section using the lower selector.
2. Tap the smiley face, then tap the effect name to display the pop-up menu.
3. Select Explore Effects.
4. Click on Instagram to see all the official tools for Reels.

To verify that an effect is official, check to see if the phrase “from Instagram” appears next to the effect name.

The best tools and effects to get the most out of Reels

Now that you know how to access the official Instagram Reels tools, it's time to take a look at the best ones. Here are 7 Reels effects that will help you get the most out of this feature.

My Tiny Army

Do you want to create your own army with yourself? This tool helps you add force to your message by multiplying your image and creating a large crowd of people made up of… yourself.

Mirror

A classic kaleidoscope effect that will allow you to make unique videos. Every time you move, this tool will generate a different image. Try it to give a different touch to your creations.

Voice Effects

This set of voice effects is ideal for changing the tonality of your words. This is, without a doubt, one of those tools that, together with a little imagination, will make more than one smile. Among the available voices you will find the robotic voice, the giant voice, the helium voice and the megaphone effect.

Selfie Skits

Have conversations with yourself or reveal what you're thinking with this gorgeous effect. Thanks to its large number of options, you can easily switch between the different characters and create an artificial conversation in which only you participate. This tool is especially useful in videos focused on humor.

Silly Face

Give your face a touch of fun by making your eyes and nose bigger and your mouth smaller. We recommend that you do not use this effect if you want to spread an important message. You are unlikely to be taken seriously.

Audio Reactions

Do you want to enhance your words? Nothing better than bulging eyes that react to everything you say. No matter what the purpose of your Reel is, you can apply this effect to your videos with to make your eyes dance to the rhythm of your words.

How to Add Instagram Reels Effects to Favorites

After this review of the best official Instagram tools and effects for Reels, surely you have already had several ideas for your next Reel. If you are thinking of using one of the filters that we have shown you in this article more than once, you can add it to favorites and, thus, quickly access it. As? It is very simple:

1. Open the effects selector, locate the one you want to add to favorites and click on it.
2. In the preview, tap the save button. It's located next to the button with the paper plane icon.
3. From now on, the effect will always be displayed on the left side of the shutter and will be available for use without having to locate it in the browser.

Remember that you can delete an effect that you have marked as favorites by clicking on its name and tapping on Saved. By doing this, it will disappear immediately.