How To Post Slow Motion Videos On Instagram? 3 Easy Ways Here! 

Some videos are better watched in slow-motion. The normal speed doesn’t suit them well– so many details are missed! Thankfully, you have the option to share slow-motion videos on Instagram. And lucky for you, slow-motion videos are even trending on social media these days! But hey, do you know how to post slow motion videos on Instagram? Let alone that, do you know how to make slow-mo videos? If not, don’t worry. Just keep reading, and you’ll learn to do both things!

Here’s How To Post Slow Motion Videos On Instagram In Three Different Ways! 

Before we venture any further into this article, let me tell you one thing straight: you don’t need to be a top-class video editor to add slow-mo effects to your videos. There are plenty of options to make slow-mo videos on Instagram. The app itself gives you the option to make and post slow-mo videos using the editing option present in Boomerangs. If you own an iPhone, you can make slow-mo videos using the same. You also have the option to make use of online editing tools to give slow-mo effects to your videos. 

So, does making slow-motion videos sound a tad bit easier to you? I hope it does. But if you want to know how to post slow motion videos on Instagram in a little more detail, keep reading!

How To Post Slow Motion Videos On Instagram Stories?

Instagram has changed the way Boomerangs work completely. Because now, you can even add a slow-mo effect to your Boomerangs. And, well, doing so makes your Boomerangs even more interesting. 

Sounds fun? If yes, follow these steps to make Boomerangs on Instagram stories:

• Launch the Instagram app on your Android or iOS device. 
• Tap on the plus icon located at the bottom of the screen, and head over to the Story tab from there. Or else, simply swipe right from the main home screen to enter the story section.
• When the story section opens, you’ll be on the ‘Normal’ screen by default. Slide over to the “Boomerang” tab. It is represented by an infinity symbol. 
• To start recording, tap on the round white button and move your phone a bit to record something. Your device will record for a second or two. 
• Once you’ve recorded something, select the infinity icon at your screen’s top right corner. 
• Upon doing so, a few editing options will appear at the bottom of the page. Select the slow-mo icon represented by a clock from here. 

And, done! You now have a slow-mo video/ boomerang. You can edit it further if you want using stickers, filters, etc. However, this is absolutely optional. 

Once you’re happy with what you have on the screen, select the “Your Story” button located at the bottom of the screen. 

How To Post Slow Motion Videos On Instagram Using iPhone?

If you have an iPhone, you can make use of that to record and post slow-motion videos on Instagram really easily. Plus, you will only have to use iPhone’s standard camera app for that! When you use an iPhone to record a slow-mo video, the camera app records normally. But then, when you go back to watch it again, the video turns out to be in slow motion. 

So, if you want to record a slow-motion video using an iPhone, follow the below-mentioned steps (they may vary depending on your iPhone model):

• Launch the camera app on your iPhone. 
• Below the round red button, you’ll see a lot of options. Tap on “Slo-mo” from there. 
• Tap on the record button or the volume button to start recording. 
• Once your video is recorded, it will be saved in your Photos app by itself. 

Once you’ve got your video, you can share it to Instagram stories, reels, or even as a post. Here’s how this can be done:

• Launch Instagram on your device. 
• Tap the plus icon at the bottom of the screen. 

For Stories:

• Select Stories if you want to upload the slow-mo video on your story. 
• Then, tap on the small square galley icon located at the bottom right of the screen. 
• When your camera roll opens on the screen, select the video that was saved. 
• Once the video appears on your screen, you can edit the story further if you want to. 

If you don’t want to do that, tap on “Your Story” located at the bottom of the screen. 

For Reels:

• Select “Reels” if you wish to upload the slow-mo video as a reel. 
• When the reel screen opens, tap on the small square gallery icon. 
• Once the camera roll opens up on the screen, select the video you just recorded. 
• You can edit your reel using the options given on the screen.

Once you’ve edited your reel, tap on the blue arrow icon located at the top right of the screen. Add a caption, add hashtags if you want, etc. Once you’re done, tap on “Share” at the bottom of the screen. 

For posts:

• Select “Post” if you wish to upload the slow-mo video as a post.
• Select the slow-mo video from your camera roll. 
• Once the video opens up on the screen, you can edit it by adding filters, etc. 
• Then, tap on the blue arrow icon located at the top right corner of the screen.
• Lastly, add a caption, add hashtags if you want, add music, etc. However, all of this is optional. 

Once you’re happy with what you’ve got, tap on “Done” located at the top right corner of the screen.

How To Post Slow Motion Videos On Instagram Using Online Video Editors?

Apart from Instagram’s in-built tools and iPhone, you also have the option to use online video editing tools and apps. There are both free and paid versions available of such editing tools. Some examples of such tools are, Filmora, FlexClip, Wondershare, etc. 

A lot of the options available are free but also offer a paid version with more features. However, you don’t need to get a paid version of any editing tool right away. You will be able to do just well with the free version itself. 

Final Words

Okay then, everyone! This is how to post slow motion videos on Instagram. In this article, you guys got to learn three different ways of making and posting slow-motion videos. You can make slow-motion videos using Instagram’s Boomerang feature, iPhone’s camera app, or online video editing tools. So, choose what you like and make fabulous videos!