Facebook Says It Will Soon Share All Videos On Its Platform as Reels

On Tuesday, Facebook announced that all videos on its platform will soon be shared as Reels, no matter their length or format. Previously, users could post both standard videos and Reels. As part of the change, Facebook is also renaming its “Video” tab to “Reels.” The company notes the update won’t affect the types of videos recommended to users.

All Videos to Become Reels, With No Length or Format Limits

In the next few months, users won’t need to decide between posting a video or a reel—everything will automatically be shared as a reel. Facebook Reels will also no longer have length or format limits. (At the moment, Reels are capped at 90 seconds.)

The goal of these changes is to simplify how videos are shared on the platform. Meta has taken a similar approach before—Instagram began automatically turning video posts under 15 minutes into Reels back in 2022.

“Before, uploading a video to the Feed or posting a Reel involved separate creation processes and tools,” Facebook said in a blog post. “We’re now unifying those experiences with a streamlined publishing process that offers more creative tools. You’ll also be able to control who can view your Reels.”

Users May Face Frustrations as Reels Replace Traditional Video Posts

The update may frustrate some users, as it could create certain challenges. For instance, posting a horizontal video might become inconvenient if it’s automatically formatted as a vertical Reel.

Users may also dislike having longer videos appear alongside short ones.

Additionally, the default audience settings for both the Feed and Reels will now be unified. When users begin posting Reels after the update, they’ll be asked to confirm who can view them—whether that’s everyone, just friends, or a custom audience.

After the update, Facebook says it will continue to support all types of video content, including short clips, longer videos, and Live streams.

The platform plans to roll out these changes gradually worldwide in the coming months.

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