10 Instagram Reels Transition Effects (+ How to Add Them)

Reels are one of the ways to grow your Instagram account.

And Reels transitions are a big part of what makes your Reels stand out.

But what are some good Instagram Reels transition effects? And where can you find them?

Let’s start.

1. Warp effect
2. Spin effect
3. Zoom effect
4. Scan effect
5. Selfie-Skit effect
6. Duplicate effect
7. Tiny Army effect
8. Freeze Frame effect
9. Voice effect
10. Body Frame effect

Bonus: How to add Reels transitions

Instagram Reels transition effect #1. Warp

Instagram Reels transition effect #2. Spin

Awesome for makeup video transformation or to show a before and after.

Instagram Reels transition effect #3. Zoom

Awesome to zoom in on your face or to transition to the next clip.

Like this:

Instagram Reels transition effect #4. Scan

Use a “Scanning” effect.

There are many “Scan” transitions on Instagram. They have different “aesthetics”.

Search for these:

“Transition Scan”:
It has a green line, awesome for before and afters.

Instagram Reels transition effect #5. Selfie Skit

There are 3 different transition options in the “Selfie Skit” effect.

Here is one example:

Instagram Reels transition effect #6. Duplicate yourself

Use the “Duplicate” Effect. Clap your hands to make another one of you appear.

Instagram Reels transition effect #7. My Tiny Army

Use the “My Tiny Army” Effect.

Example #1:

Instagram Reels transition effect #8. Freeze Frame

The trend is:

• Write a “fake” statement
• Then use the effect to reveal the truth

Instagram Reels transition effect #9. Voice Effect

Like you’ve just inhaled helium?

Or want to sound like a giant, vocalist, announcer or robot?

Use the “Voice Effects” if you want to change your voice when you do a “Selfie Skit”. Your different characters can have different voices. It will make your video even more entertaining to watch!

Instagram Reels transition effect #10. Body Frame

Let the camera follow your body movements.

It looks like someone is following you with the camera. But in fact no one is there. It’s just the effect!

If you jump, the camera jumps with you!

This is awesome for dance or dynamic videos.

How to add Instagram Reels transition effects?

Does Instagram Reels have transition effects?

As you saw: 100% YES!

Here is how to add Instagram Reels transition effects:

1. Open your Reels screen
2. Tap “Effects” on the left or right side of your screen
3. Tap “Reels”
4. Choose a transition effect
5. Record your video

Like this:

Want to find even more Reels transition effects?

• Press on the “Search” button
• Type a keyword like “transition” or a specific effect you want (like “Spin”, “Glitter”, “Face”)

Have fun!

Let me know in the comments below!