How do I make my reels vertical instead of horizontal?

Your entire reel should be in vertical format to optimize for mobile viewing. When you’re editing, make sure all your clips—both videos and images—fill the vertical frame. Don’t leave horizontal bars or use a horizontal orientation. Vertical reels perform better because they take up the full screen on mobile devices where most people watch content.

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Asked by an artist new to creating reels · Answered by Mili · art-marketing-101 · 2026-08-07