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Creating Photo Reels

Last updated on Oct 19, 2023

Learn how to create and share fast-moving Photo Reels.

Reels zip through favorite shots, each with its own text, effects, and graphics. Save them as MP4s or GIFs for easy sharing.

Try it in the app
Create and share fast-moving Photo Reels in Photoshop Elements.

Open Photoshop Elements

Follow these steps to create a Photo Reel:

Select File > Open to open desired photos for creating Photo Reel.

Note:

To create a Photo Reel, a minimum of two photos is required.
Select Create > Photo Reel
All the selected photos will be grouped in frames shown in Timeline. Drag and drop to reorder the photos.

Access the selected photos in the Timeline.

Note:

You can add additional photos to the Timeline by selecting the Add media from Computer or Organizer options available in the Layout panel.
Within the Layout panel, choose a photo layout that aligns with the specific requirements of your preferred social platform. Standard presets for Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat, Twitter, and Threads are provided in the Layout panel.

Choose the desired layout for your photos.
Customize the display time specific to each photo frame appearing in the Photo Reel by tapping over the time displayed on the photo thumbnail. Select Apply to all checkbox to apply the same time across all your photos.

Customize the display time for each photo frame.
Select the three-dot icon available over the thumbnails to edit other properties associated with each photo frame.

Customize the properties associated with your photos.
Add the desired text to your photos using the Type tool. You can further adjust the properties of the text like font, font size, font style, color, leading, tracking, alignment, and more basis your requirements.

Add text to your photos using the Type tool.
Apply the desired effect to your photos by following either of the given workflows:
- Choose the desired Effects thumbnail and apply the effect only to the selected image.
- Apply the desired effect to all your photos by selecting Apply to all photos for a consistent look.
If you'd like to revert the applied effect, select No Effect.
Add desired effects to your selected photos within the Effects panel.

Note:

You can adjust the intensity of the applied effects by using the intensity slider present within the Effects panel.
Select the desired graphics from the Graphics panel with a single click on the thumbnails.

Add graphics to your photos within the Graphics panel.
Select Export > Save to save the Photo Reel in MP4 or GIFs format for easy sharing.

Export the Photo Reel in MP4/GIF format for easy sharing.