Instagram has made it clear several times that creators are one of its priorities. As a result, a set of new features are coming to Instagram Reels that will benefit creators by helping them expand their reach on the platform. Take a look at what's in store.

First up, aiming to compete with its direct rival TikTok, Instagram will now let you create reels lasting up to 90 seconds. This isn't as long as the 10-minute limit for TikTok videos, but it's still a nice addition and will help creators add more content to their reels. This ability was rumored earlier this year and is finally coming to the platform. Previously, Instagram only allowed 60-second scrolls. 💥 Upgrade reels 💥 Starting today you will be able to: ✅ Add polls, quizzes and emoji sliders like in Stories ✅ Create reels using existing templates ✅ Make reels up to 90 secondshttps://t.co/BR902jC9g6 pic.twitter . com/oHF52g2IUo — Instagram (@instagram) June 2, 2022

💥 Upgrade reels 💥 Starting today you will be able to: ✅ Add polls, quizzes and emoji sliders like in Stories ✅ Create reels using existing templates ✅ Make reels up to 90 secondshttps://t.co/BR902jC9g6 pic.twitter . com/oHF52g2IUo — Instagram (@instagram) June 2, 2022

There's also a new set of sound effects that range from air horns to drums and more. This will help you engage more people further. And to add your own touch to the short video, you can now import your own audio, which can be a voice-over or background sound. This only needs to be at least 5 seconds long.