Instagram Reels have become hugely popular for creating fun and engaging short-form video content. Adding song lyrics as overlays is an excellent way to make your Reels more dynamic and eye-catching.
As a social media marketing expert with over 5 years of experience, I will provide a step-by-step guide on how to add lyrics overlays to Instagram Reels videos using both Instagram’s built-in tools and third-party apps.
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Why Add Lyrics to Your Instagram Reels?
Here are some of the key benefits of using lyrics overlays in your Reels:
- Make your videos more entertaining and visually appealing
- Help viewers sing along and engage more with the content
- Showcase your brand’s personality and creativity
- Increase watch time as viewers focus on reading the lyrics
- Drive more engagement as viewers like, comment and share lyric videos
Using Instagram’s Built-In Lyrics Tool
Instagram has a built-in lyrics tool you can use to add animated 3D lyrics to your Reels. Here is how to use it:
Step 1: Access the Lyrics Tool
When creating a new Reel, tap on the effects (sparkle icon) tool on the left sidebar. Then search for “lyrics” and select the 3D lyrics effect.
Step 2: Choose a Song
You can browse Instagram’s music library or use your own audio. Songs with lyrics available will have a “Lyrics” tag.
Step 3: Customize the Lyrics Animation
You can change the lyrics style, color, animation, and more to match your brand. Play around with different options.
Step 4: Time the Lyrics
Make sure to sync the lyrics timing with the audio beats. Use the slider to fine-tune the lyrics animation.
Do any other editing you want to the Reel like filters or text. When ready, share your lyric video!
Using Third-Party Apps to Add Lyrics
If you want more customization options, you can use apps like Kapwing and Inshot to create lyric videos:
Kapwing
Kapwing is a free online video editor with a lyrics tool. Here is how to use it:
- Import your video file and audio track
- Search for and add the song lyrics
- Customize the lyric text style, colors and animation
- Sync the lyrics timing to the audio
- Download and share your final Reel video
Inshot
Inshot is a multi-track video editor for mobile. Here is how its lyrics feature works:
- Import the video and song file
- Tap the lyrics icon and add the text
- Adjust font, size, color and animation
- Sync the lyrics to the audio track
- Export and upload the edited Reel
Reels Lyric Video Best Practices
When creating lyric videos, keep these best practices in mind:
- Choose songs and lyrics that represent your brand appropriately
- Sync lyrics timing perfectly to the audio for best results
- Experiment with different text animations and colors
- Use high-quality audio and video files
- Keep lyric text short, simple and easy to read
- Encourage viewers to engage with CTAs to like, share or follow
Promoting Your Lyric Reels Effectively
Creating engaging lyric videos is only half the process. Here are some tips to promote your Reels effectively:
- Use relevant hashtags so your content is discoverable
- Engage with your audience by replying to comments
- Run reels promotions and advertise to wider audiences
- Reuse trending audios to leverage organic reach
- Cross-promote by sharing previews on feed and stories
- Analyze metrics to refine your strategy
Key Takeaways
Adding animated lyrics overlays can level up your Instagram Reels game. Use Instagram’s built-in lyrics tool or creative apps like Kapwing and Inshot. Sync the lyrics perfectly to the audio and make visually striking videos that represent your brand. Promote your lyric reels widely with hashtags, cross-promotion and paid promotions.
With this comprehensive guide, you have all the knowledge needed to make captivating lyric videos to boost your Instagram presence! Let me know if you have any other questions.
