Feature · Instagram Reels
AI Reels Generator
for Instagram & Facebook.
Type one line. Shortlify renders a polished 9:16 Instagram Reel — cinematic visuals, AI narration, music and captions — ready to post.
What you get
- ✓Instagram-native 9:16 at 1080×1920, under 90 seconds Reel-friendly.
- ✓Script tuned for Reels retention — tight pacing, strong visual hook.
- ✓Royalty-free music baked in, synced to scene cuts.
- ✓Auto-captions with Instagram-style formatting (center-bottom safe zone).
- ✓Character-lock for consistent brand Reels across a series.
- ✓Export includes cover frame ideas for the Reel preview in your grid.
How it works
- 01Step 1
Describe the Reel
A line of intent — "before & after of cleaning a thrifted sofa", "5 Greek myths everyone gets wrong", "cinematic travel diary of Lisbon". The AI writes a Reel-length script.
- 02Step 2
Style and voice
Pick a visual aesthetic (cinematic, lifestyle, editorial, vlog) and a voice tone. The AI generates a storyboard — regenerate any frame before committing to the full render.
- 03Step 3
Render and post
Export a polished 9:16 MP4 with burned captions and music. Drag into Instagram, add a cover frame and hashtags, publish. Around 10 minutes total from idea to posted.
Comparison
| Step | Shortlify AI | Creator + phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ideation | AI writes hook + script | Swipe, scroll, stare at blank note |
| Shooting | None — fully generated | Find a location, set up lighting, record |
| Editing | Cuts + captions + music auto | CapCut / Premiere / timeline hell |
| Pacing per week | 7+ Reels | 1–2 Reels if the creator is well-rested |
| Cost | ~$1–3/Reel after free tier | Your time, gear, talent energy |
Prompt ideas that work
“Five Greek myths that everyone gets wrong, told in 60 seconds.”
“A cinematic travel diary of Lisbon at golden hour — 3 shots, no voiceover.”
“The science of why we crave sweet after a meal, in under a minute.”
“What to pack for a weekend in Copenhagen — outfit grid, minimalist style.”
“Three small apartment hacks that actually change your life.”
FAQ
- Does Instagram penalize AI-generated Reels?
- Instagram asks you to disclose AI-generated or AI-edited content and provides a label for it — check their current policy, it is revised often. Nothing they have published says a disclosed AI Reel is ranked down for being AI. Treat the format the way you would any Reel: the ones that get watched through, shared and saved are the ones that travel.
- Can I match my existing Reels aesthetic?
- Yes. Pick a style preset (cinematic, editorial, lifestyle, minimalist, POV). For advanced brand consistency, upload a reference frame and Shortlify will color-match the generated scenes.
- Can I put myself (or a model) in the Reel?
- Yes — upload a portrait and Shortlify generates Reels with that character kept consistent across scenes. Ideal for faceless creators who want an AI on-camera persona.
- Does the output fit Instagram's Reel requirements?
- Every export is 1080×1920 MP4, under 90 seconds, with the caption-safe zones respected. Directly uploadable with no further editing.
- Can I generate Reels in languages other than English?
- Yes — scripts and narration support 30+ languages including French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Arabic, Japanese and Mandarin.
- What about music licensing?
- All tracks in the built-in library are cleared for commercial use on Instagram (and everywhere else). You can also swap to Instagram-native audio after export.
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