Instagram Edits for Stories

Stories are quick, casual and gone after a day. Edits was built around Reels, but Adam Mosseri announced that you can now export directly from Edits to Instagram Stories. A report says a Stories option appears in the export menu next to Instagram, Facebook, Send message and Download, and that it sends your video to the Story editor.

It is reported as rolling out gradually, and one report describes it as iOS only, so you may not see it yet. The More menu reportedly lets you share a finished project to Instagram as a Reel, a Story, a DM or a feed post.

quick update

A 10 second clip with captions. Trim the start, add text and send.

poll or question

Film a short prompt, then add a poll or question sticker in the Story editor.

promo teaser

Cut a few seconds of a new Reel. Send it to Stories to point people to it.

behind the scenes

Rough clips are fine. Add captions so it works with the sound off.

voiceover moment

Record a voiceover over a photo or clip for a personal touch.

series part

Number your Stories, such as part 1, part 2, so people tap through.

Tip: Stories are watched fast. Put the message in the first second, and use captions. Not sure which to post? See Reels vs Stories.

The steps follow a report on the iOS rollout. Menu names may differ in your version.

No Stories button? Try the More menu, or download the video and add it from Instagram's Story camera roll.

rollout is gradual

Not everyone had the Stories option when it was reported, and one source covers only iOS.

no stated length limit

We could not find a Stories length or format limit in the reports. Check the Story editor.

stickers happen in instagram

Polls, questions and links are added in the Story editor, not in Edits.

stories vanish

Stories disappear after a day. For videos you want to keep, see Reels.

can edits export directly to instagram stories

Reportedly yes. Adam Mosseri said you can export directly from Edits to Stories, not just Reels. A report says the option appears in the export menu, and some accounts did not have it yet.

is the stories option on android

One report describes it as an iOS feature and does not mention Android. Check your own app.

how do i find it

Update Edits, finish your project, tap Export, then look for the Stories option next to Instagram, Facebook, Send message and Download. It sends your video to the Story editor.

what if i do not see a stories button

Rollouts are often gradual. Update the app, or use the More menu, which reportedly lets you share a finished project to Instagram as a Reel, a Story, a DM or a feed post. You can also download the file and add it from Instagram.

is there a length limit for stories

We could not find a Stories limit stated in the reports. Keep Story clips short, and check the Story editor for your limit.

does edits add a watermark to stories

Edits is free with no watermark on exports.

instagram for creators

All the ways to create.

create reels

The longer-lasting format.

reels vs stories

Which to post.

go live

Promote a Live in Stories.

broadcast channels

Add a join-channel sticker.

add captions

Captions for silent viewing.

export settings

Resolution and frame rate.

getting started

Setup to first video.

download edits

Android, iOS and PC / Mac.