Reels expects full-screen vertical video. ReelWorkshop helps you turn multiple source clips into one clean 9:16 compilation before you open Instagram. You stay in control of selection and order — there is no auto-highlight engine and no scheduling. Instagram audio, stickers, and captions are added after you upload the MP4.
Above-the-fold workflow
Import your clips → arrange and trim the sequence → preview in the browser → export a vertical H.264 MP4 at 1080×1920 or 720×1280 for Instagram Reels. Editing and previewing stay free. Exporting finished files requires Starter, which includes 25 GB storage and 60 exported minutes per calendar month at $19.99/month.
Create an account, open the workshop, and preview your Reels cut before you pay for an MP4 export. Checkout only happens if you choose Starter.
How it works
- Import Reels-bound footage
Bring in the clips you filmed for a product demo, event, travel day, or weekly highlight. Up to 100 source videos can sit in one compilation project.
- Shape the cut
Reorder and trim so the opening moments earn attention and the total length fits how you usually post Reels.
- Preview before you render
Watch the sequence in-browser. Fix weak transitions while editing is still free.
- Export on Starter
Render a downloadable 9:16 MP4 in your browser. Prefer 1080×1920 for sharpness; use 720×1280 to save file size or export minutes.
- Upload in Instagram
Post the file through Instagram’s Reels flow. Add licensed audio, text animations, or stickers there if you need them.
What you get
- No-install browser workspace for import, arrange, trim, and preview.
- Vertical MP4 export (H.264) at 1080×1920 or 720×1280 on Starter.
- Private account backup so projects continue across devices.
- Transparent Starter plan: $19.99/month, 25 GB, 60 export minutes/month.
What you don’t get
- No auto-picked highlights — you decide the cut.
- No scheduling or direct Instagram posting from ReelWorkshop.
- No Instagram audio library, stickers, or auto-captions inside the editor.
- No endorsement relationship with Instagram or Meta; logos mark destinations only.
Reels-friendly export notes
Keep burned-in text away from the bottom and right edges where Instagram’s UI sits. Mute the ReelWorkshop export if you will add Instagram audio after upload. Instagram re-encodes uploads, so treat your ReelWorkshop MP4 as a strong source file rather than the final delivered bitrate.
Renders count against Starter’s monthly export minutes. Use free preview to lock framing and pacing first.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make Instagram Reels compilations for free?
Yes for editing and previewing. Exporting a finished MP4 requires Starter at $19.99/month.
Does this tool auto-create Reels or schedule posts?
No. You import and arrange your own clips. ReelWorkshop does not auto-pick highlights or schedule Instagram posts.
What resolution should I export for Reels?
1080×1920 is the sharpest option on modern phones. 720×1280 is available when you need a smaller file or fewer export minutes.
Will ReelWorkshop add Instagram audio or captions?
No. Add Instagram-native audio, stickers, and captions after you upload the MP4.
Where does rendering happen?
In your browser. Keep the tab open until the export finishes, then download the MP4 from your Exports list.