Should I delete a reel from Instagram if I posted it before finishing all the edits?

No, don’t delete it unless it’s a major mistake or something you truly don’t want public. Deleting reels isn’t great for the algorithm. Once a reel is posted and already getting views, it’s better to leave it and invest your time creating a new, better one rather than going back to fix small issues. You never know what will perform well — sometimes the posts you think are imperfect get the most traction.

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Asked by a photographer learning reels · Answered by Juan and Mili · Office Hours · 2026-07-02