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How to Make a Boomerang Video on Instagram in 2024


Updated on January 10, 2024
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We're bringing Boomerangs back. 🪃

Published January 10, 2024
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Looking to spice-up your video content?

Whether you’re in a creative slump or just in need of a different effect, don’t sleep on the power of an Instagram Boomerang. 

They’re an old-school format that adds a playful dimension to posts and reminds us of nostalgic Instagram trends of yesteryear.

Plus, with photos making a comeback on Instagram, you could soon see an influx of Boomerangs too.

We're sharing everything you need to know about making a Boomerang on Instagram, below.

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What Is an Instagram Boomerang?

A Boomerang is a feature on Instagram that lets users record videos with a looping effect — resembling an animated-like GIF

The effect can be used on Instagram Stories and in-feed posts to add a bit of movement, and elevate your content.

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How to Create a Boomerang on Instagram

Ready to shoot your first Instagram Boomerang? Here’s how to film and post a Boomerang using Stories: 

First, swipe left from your home feed to access Stories. Then, tap the infinity icon on the left side of your screen to record your Boomerang:

Instagram boomerang access stories

To trim your Boomerang, tap the infinity icon at the top of your screen:

Instagram boomerang trim

From here you’ll have access to the classic Boomerang video edit, along with three other effects:

  • Slow-Mo: Slows the clip to half-speed, so a 1-second clip becomes 2 seconds in length

  • Echo: Adds a motion blur to each video frame, creating a “double vision” effect

  • Duo: Rapidly rewinds your video and adds a glitchy transition

Instagram boomerang effects

Finish your post with Instagram’s slew of editing features, tap the arrow at the bottom of your screen, and tap “Share”:

Instagram boomerang share

And just like that, you’ve posted a Boomerang to your Story!

How to Turn a Video Into a Boomerang

Not interested in shooting a Boomerang directly within the app? No sweat. 

You can also create a Boomerang using an existing video from your camera roll. Here’s how:

Start by swiping left from your home feed to access the Instagram Stories tool. Next, tap the infinity icon from the left side of your screen:

Instagram boomerang access through stories

Instead of recording a new Boomerang, swipe up to access your camera roll.

Here, live photos compatible with Instagram’s Boomerang feature will be indicated with an infinity icon at the top right corner:

Instagram boomerang camera roll

Select a live photo and tap the infinity icon at the top of your screen:

Instagram boomerang infinity icon

Here you’ll have access to the trimming tool, and Classic, Slo-Mo, Echo, and Duo effects:

Instagram boomerang effects

Complete your Boomerang with Instagram’s array of filters and effects, and tap "Share:"

Instagram boomerang share

And voila — a Boomerang created from your very own camera roll is born!

While Boomerangs might seem like a forgotten feature of Instagram's past, the platform's no stranger to a nostalgic comeback.

In fact, Instagram recently resurrected a ton of vintage-like features, including Notes (akin to MSN) and music in feed (MySpace).

We predict a Boomerang comeback this year.

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