Facebook Converts All Videos to Reels in Major Platform Update
Facebook now shares all videos as reels, streamlining formats with no length or orientation limits. Here's what it means for users.
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Facebook Converts All Videos to Reels in Major Platform Update Facebook video update: All uploads become reels by default Facebook is making a major change to how videos work on its platform: all videos will soon be shared as reels , regardless of their length or orientation. This update eliminates the previous distinction between traditional video posts and reels, aiming to simplify the publishing process and unify Facebook’s video experience. The shift echoes a similar move Instagram made in 2022, where videos under 15 minutes automatically became reels. Whether you're a casual user or content creator, understanding what this Facebook video update means is key—especially as it reshapes how video content is shared and consumed. Image Credits:Mateusz Slodkowski/SOPA Images/LightRocket / Getty Images Why Facebook is turning all videos into reels Meta says the primary goal of this change is to streamline video content creation and distribution. Before, users had to choose between uploading a standard video or a reel, each wi…