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Guide on How to Reverse Instagram Video

Don’t upload regular videos, instead experiment with them. From this video, you can learn how to reverse an Instagram video using Filmora.

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00:09 Downloading and Installing CapCut on Phone

If you’re someone looking for how to reverse a video on Instagram, CapCut is one of the best solutions for you. Let’s see how you can use CapCut to reverse Instagram videos. First, download the CapCut – Video Editor application from the Play Store or App Store, depending on your device.

download capcut on phone
00:18 Select and Import Your Video

After downloading, open the CapCut application and click on the “New Project” button to start editing the video. There you’ll see two sections of your phone’s gallery named “Videos” and “Photos”. From the “Videos” section, select a video that you want to edit. After selecting the video, press the “Add” button, and the app will import the selected video so that you can start editing.

add video to capcut
00:33 Reverse Your Video with a Click

After the video is imported, you’ll see the screen showing your selected video and the timeline of the video. Below the timespan, you’ll notice a horizontal row of multiple creativity and beauty enhancement tools. Start swiping right on the row until you reach the “Reverse” option. On pressing the “Reverse” option, you’ll see that the app will automatically start reversing the video. The timespan to edit or reverse the video may vary according to the size or duration of the video.

reverse video on capcut
00:49 Export and Share your video with the World

After the video is reversed, you can begin to export the video to share on other platforms. To export the video, click on the arrow icon at the top right corner of the screen. The app will automatically start exporting the video. You’ll be able to see the export progress in the form of percentages on the screen. When the video is exported completely, the application will show you the Instagram icon and other social media platforms to share the video directly.

export final video and share
01:01 Edit Your Videos on Desktop With Wondershare Filmora

What if you have data stored on your desktop instead of the mobile? In such a case, you require editing software for reversing your video, which is covered by Wondershare Filmora. If you do not have this software, download it from its official website.

download filmora on desktop
01:30 Import and Adjust Your Video

First, open the Wondershare Filmora and select the bar showing the “Create New Project” option from the Main Menu. Then, import the video files you intend to reverse by clicking the appropriate button. Your video files will be imported in the timeline below.

import video to timeline

If you need to adjust the videos according to Instagram’s standard ratio frame, go to the “Screen” icon on the right side of the screen called “Change Project Aspect Ratio” to adjust. The standard Instagram ratio is 1:1 or 9:16 for videos.

adjust aspect ratio of video
01:45 Add the Reverse Effect to a Specific Timeline

Sometimes you do not want to reverse the whole video but a segment. First, move the cursor to that specific segment and split it using the “Scissors” icon or “CTRL + B” on your keyboard.

split video in parts

Then right-click on the selected segment and go to the “Uniform Speed” option. You’ll see a new window opening, where you need to navigate into the “Speed” tab option. Look for the sub-tab “Uniform Speed” within the lower section and click it. Select the “Reverse” option and press “OK” in the bottom right corner. You can preview the reverse video Instagram on the main window.

add reverse effects to clips
02:13 Add Additional Effects to your Video Before Finalizing

If you want to add additional enhancement effects to your video, click the “Effects” tab on the top bar. You can add different filters, polishing effects, and other elements to the video before finally exporting it. Export the video by clicking on the button in the top middle of the window. By clicking “Export”, you’ll see multiple options to save the video locally or upload it directly to a social media platform.

export reverse video
Summary

You’ve seen how convenient, effortless, and time-saving it is to reverse videos with CapCut and Filmora. If you want to make your content creative not just by reversing videos but by any type of editing, you know what the best option is. Enjoy editing videos with a premium experience and zero complexity and learn how do you reverse a video on Instagram.

Filmora Creative Assets, the in-built stock in Filmora, offers a vast collection of resources such as video effects, overlays, music, and sound effects. Download Filmora to try the effect and find more creativity possibilities.