ReelsMakerMake a Photo Slideshow Reel with Music in Minutes
You don’t need video to post a Reel. A well-paced photo slideshow with the right music often gets more reach than a shaky clip. Here is how to make one that looks edited, not thrown together.
Make it in 4 steps
- 1
Open Album
Go to Album and add your photos — and clips if you have them.
- 2
Put the best photo first
The first second decides if people stay. Lead with your strongest, most surprising picture.
- 3
Add music and captions
Choose a track and let AI write a caption and on-screen text, or add your own subtitles and voice-over.
- 4
Export 9:16
Download the vertical reel and post it to Instagram, TikTok or YouTube Shorts.
Pick your photos — get a finished reel with music and captions.
Open Album →Pacing rules for slideshow reels
- Cut on the beat. Photo changes that follow the music feel professionally edited.
- 0.5–2 seconds per photo. Faster for energetic tracks, slower for emotional ones.
- 8–15 photos is a sweet spot for a 10–20 second reel.
- Tell a mini story: arrival → highlights → best moment → goodbye.
Make it stand out
- Open with an animated travel map of where the photos were taken.
- Bring one photo to life with AI Video for a “wow” moment in the middle.
- End on a seamless loop so viewers watch again.
Frequently asked questions
How many photos can I use?
As many as you like, but 8–15 photos make a tight reel of 10–20 seconds.
Can I add text and voice?
Yes — add captions, subtitles and an AI voice-over to explain each photo.
What size should the reel be?
Vertical 9:16 (1080×1920). ReelsMaker exports in this format automatically.
Pick your photos — get a finished reel with music and captions.
Open Album →