How to Share Full 30-second Reels on Instagram Story

by Peter Keszegh // in Social Media

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If you've ever tried to share a 30-second video on Instagram Stories, you know it can be pretty challenging.

You're not able to just post an entire video and watch it play in full on your story—instead, you have to record a shorter clip and then cut it down into smaller pieces. 

It's a lot of extra work! But there's good news: there are ways you can share full 30-second videos with ease. 

And if your brand is interested in sharing more complex content with its audience, this is definitely the way to go. In this article, we'll go over how to share full 30-second reels on Instagram Story.

Table of Contents
Learn how to add reels to story
A step-by-step guide on how to share full 30-second reels on Instagram story
Method 1: How to upload 30 sec reel on Instagram story
Method 2: How to post reels on Instagram story without posting
How do you share others’ full reels on your Instagram story?
How to download a full 30-second Instagram story reels
Browser
App
Conclusion

Learn how to add reels to story

When it comes to sharing promotional content on Instagram, there are a few different ways that you can do it.

How to Share Full 30-second Reels on Instagram Story

The first is through an Instagram story. The other option is through a post in your profile, but this only lasts for 24 hours. If you want something more permanent, then you'll have to use your Instagram Story.

But what if you don't have any video content? Well, that's where Reels come in!

Reels are like slideshows of images and videos that you can add to your story on Instagram. 

They're an easy way for businesses and brands to share their content with followers without having to create something new every time they want to update their followers on what's happening in their world.

Now that we're on the same page about how Reels work let's talk about how to share them on Instagram stories!

A step-by-step guide on how to share full 30-second reels on Instagram story

I've been a user of Instagram Stories for a while now, and I've seen a lot of people share their 30-second reels.

But I've also seen plenty of people who don't know how to do it. The process is actually very simple, and it only takes a few seconds. That's why I'm going to walk you through the process step by step!

Method 1: How to upload 30 sec reel on Instagram story

If you're a filmmaker, you know that making a short reel of your best work is an essential part of marketing yourself.

But what if you want to share your reel on Instagram? That's where the 30-second reel comes in. You can upload your entire reel onto Instagram and share it with anyone who follows you.

Here are some steps for making sure your reel looks its best:

  • Step 1: Launch Instagram, then log in to your account. 
  • Step 2: You can access posted reels on your own account or someone else's. If you want to share their reel, go over there and tap through to it as usual—but hit the downward-facing arrow in the upper right corner instead of “add” when sharing.
  • Step 3: Click on the rocket icon in the lower right-hand corner of this post.
  • Step 4: Click “Add to story,” and then 'Done.'
  • Step 5: You can embellish your post by adding text or stickers after you share it.
  • Step 6: Click on the post to view your work.
Method 1 How to upload 30 sec reel on Instagram story

Once you're done, your reels are ready to be shown and added to your Instagram stories.

Method 2: How to post reels on Instagram story without posting

Sharing full 30-second reels on an Instagram story is a good way to promote your brand, reach new audiences, and maybe even get some likes! 

But if you're like me, you might be thinking: "I don't want to post my reel on my story. I want people to search for it and then come back to my account to watch it." 

Here is how you can do that:

  • Step 1: Launch Instagram, then log in to your account.
  • Step 2: Clicking on the plus icon at the top right corner will display a drop-down menu.
  • Step 3: Tap on the story option.
  • Step 4: Upload the video in your gallery to your timeline.
  • Step 5: The video will be split into several parts and uploaded as separate stories if your video is longer than 15 seconds.
  • Step 6: A story can be added to as many other stories as there are available duration slots.
Method 2 How to post reels on Instagram story without posting

And there you have it! Now you know how to create Instagram stories. You can share your photos and videos with ease, and the best part is that your followers will be able to watch them over and over again.

How do you share others’ full reels on your Instagram story?

You can share other people’s full reels on your Instagram story. This is a great way to give credit to your favorite artists and creators!

If you’re looking for a way to share those amazing 30-second reels from the people you follow on your Instagram Story, there are two ways that you can do it.

The first is by going to the person's profile and swiping it up. This will bring up their entire reel and allow you to share it with your followers. 

The second option is to go directly to their profile and click the 'Share' button at the top right-hand corner of their reel. This will take you directly to their reel and allow you to share it with your followers.

In both cases, make sure that before sharing, you check out what other people have said about them in the comments section - sometimes, this can give you some great ideas for future stories!

How to download a full 30-second Instagram story reels

I've been using Instagram for a while now, and I love it. I especially love being able to download full 30-second Instagram Story reels for use in other apps, like Snapchat and TikTok.

There are two different ways you can download your full Instagram story reels: through a browser or through the app itself.

The first option is great if you want to save all of the videos in one place and do some editing before uploading them somewhere else. The second option is great if you just want to get them out there right away!

Here's how to do both:

Browser

  • Step 1: Log into your Instagram account, then go to the page of the person whose stories you'd like to download.
  • Step 2: Tap on the three dots in the top-right-hand corner and select "View Full Story."
  • Step 3: This will take you directly to that person's story reel and allow you to download it as a single file.
  • Step 4: Once you've downloaded the file, open it in your preferred video editor.
  • Step 5: You can now edit the video however you'd like. This is especially helpful if your version of Instagram has a different aspect ratio than that person's story reel or if there are other issues with it (like bad lighting or audio quality).
  • Step 6: Edit the video as you see fit and upload it to another platform (like YouTube) or back onto Instagram stories if that’s what you want!
How to download a full 30-second Instagram story reels browser

App

  • Step 1: Download the Instagram app and sign in with your username and password.
  • Step 2: Tap on the three dots in the top-right-corner of your screen, then select "Explore." This will open up a new page with all of your friend's profiles listed.
  • Step 3: Select which profile you want to view stories from by tapping on it, then tap on the three dots again.
  • Step 4: Select "Explore" and select the person's profile you wish to view their stories.
  • Step 5: Tap on the three dots in the top-right corner again, then choose "View Story." This will open up another page with all of your friend's posts listed.
  • Step 6: Click on the three dots in the top-right corner again, then choose "View Full Story."
  • Step 7: Choose the story you want to download by tapping on it. This will open up the story fully, but if you want to save the post and view it offline, tap on "Download" and select "Save Post."
  • Step 8: Select where you want to save your friend's story by tapping on "Gallery," then choose a location where to save it.
How to download a full 30-second Instagram story reels app

Conclusion

Now that you know how to record and share a full 30-second reel on Instagram stories, you're ready to get started!

The best thing about sharing your full reel on Instagram Stories is that it's easy, fun, and allows you to engage with your audience in real time. You'll never have to worry about not having enough time to record a video or running out of things to say.

Instagram stories are meant for sharing moments in your life as they happen, so why not start now?

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