Instagram recently introduced the ability to post short-form content on its platform, similar to TikTok. The company is calling the feature Instagram Reels, and it allows users to post 15-second videos on Instagram. Reels can be recorded directly with the built-in camera app, or they can also be imported from your local storage. You can also apply various effects and filters to your footage, and use the built-in editor to crop it to your liking. While this is a great feature considering TikTok’s uncertain future, can you delete videos posted to Instagram Reels? Let’s find out.
What happens when you archive a post on Instagram?
Yes, you can easily delete posted Instagram Reels from your account feed. If you want to update a particular video or post a follow-up or just make a correction, then the delete feature is a great feature for you. However, keep in mind that the comments, likes and views of that particular Reel will be lost forever. Even if you repost the same Reel with minor edits, your Reel will have to start over from scratch in terms of viewership.
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Archiving a post/reel on Instagram hides the specific Reel/post from all of your followers. The archived content is also hidden from all people who visit your Instagram, even if your profile is public.
