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. Reels Transition Effects:
- Warp effect
- Spin effect
- Zoom effect
- Scan effect
- Selfie-Skit effect
- Duplicate effect
- Tiny Army effect
- Freeze Frame effect
- Voice effect
- Body Frame effect
Bonus: How to add Reels transitions
Instagram Reels transition effect #1. Warp
Add a transition that appears when you turn your head left or right.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Jessica IG Coach & Reels (@soulcialbohemia)
Instagram Reels transition effect #2. Spin
Tilt your head to transition to the next clip.Awesome for makeup video transformation or to show a before and after.
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Instagram Reels transition effect #3. Zoom
Search for: Transition Zoom.Awesome to zoom in on your face or to transition to the next clip.
Like this:
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Instagram Reels transition effect #4. Scan
Want to show a before and after in a cool way?Or a photo appearing behind you?
Or two of you in one shot: One frozen and one moving in the mirror?
Or you want to distort your face?
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.
View this post on InstagramSlit Scan:
If you prefer a red line.
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Instagram Reels transition effect #5. Selfie Skit
Search: Selfie SkitsThere are 3 different transition options in the Selfie Skit effect.
Here is one example:
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Instagram Reels transition effect #6. Duplicate yourself
Want to duplicate yourself?Use the Duplicate Effect. Clap your hands to make another one of you appear.
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Instagram Reels transition effect #7. My Tiny Army
Want to fill your entire screen with… yourself?Use the My Tiny Army Effect.
Example #1:
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Instagram Reels transition effect #8. Freeze Frame
Super popular effect that goes with a specific audio.The trend is:
- Write a fake statement
- Then use the effect to reveal the truth
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Instagram Reels transition effect #9. Voice Effect
Want to do fun voice effects?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!
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Instagram Reels transition effect #10. Body Frame
Make your video look more ALIVE and DYNAMIC!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.
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How to add Instagram Reels transition effects?
A lot of people ask:Does Instagram Reels have transition effects?
As you saw: 100% YES!
Here is how to add Instagram Reels transition effects:
- Open your Reels screen
- Tap Effects on the left or right side of your screen
- Tap Reels
- Choose a transition effect
- Record your video
Like this:
Bonus tip:
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!
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