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Meta Introduces 90-Second Facebook Reels To Compete With Tik Tok

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Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has introduced several new features for Facebook Reels, its short-form video platform.

According to Meta, these new features are aimed at enhancing the Reels experience for users and providing more tools for creators to express themselves.


The most significant update to Facebook reels is the expansion of the maximum video length from 60 to 90 seconds, which will enable creators to tell more compelling stories and engage their audience better.


Max Video Length Expansion


As mentioned above the expansion of the maximum video length from 60 to 90 seconds is the most significant update that Meta has introduced to Facebook Reels.


This update gives creators more time to tell their stories and engage their audience better.

This update will help creators to explore more complex and in-depth topics, showcase their creativity, and create more engaging content. Additionally, it will also enable businesses to showcase their products and services more comprehensively and engagingly.


New Video Editing Tools


Meta has introduced new video editing tools to Reels, enabling creators to add more creativity and polish to their videos.


Oddly enough some of these new features look similar to Tik Tok's templates.

Some of the new editing tools include the ability to add text overlays, captions, filters, and sound effects.


These new editing tools make it easier for creators to add a professional touch to their videos, making them more engaging and entertaining.


Collaboration Tools


The new collaboration tools introduced by Meta in Facebook Reels make it easier for creators to collaborate on videos.


The collaboration tools allow creators to invite other creators to collaborate on their videos, making it easier to create more engaging content.


The collaboration tools also enable creators to create videos with other creators in real time, making the creation process more seamless and enjoyable.


Music and Audio Features


Meta has introduced new music and audio features to Facebook Reels, enabling creators to add music and audio to their videos more easily.


The new music and audio features include a vast library of licensed music and sound effects that creators can use in their videos.


Additionally, Meta has also introduced new tools that enable creators to create and share their sound effects.


Why Expand The Time Limit Now?


The new features introduced by Meta to Facebook Reels will undoubtedly enhance the Reels experience for users and provide more tools for creators to express themselves.

One reason we are seeing this update now could be the success of Instagram Reels which had its time expanded to 60-90 seconds a few months ago.


Another reason is the success of Tik Tok at 60-90 seconds and their move into longer-form content to compete with Youtube.


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