Reel editor app
The reel editor app for people who post
ReelXo is a free reel editing app for Android and iPhone. Start from a template or a one-tap cut, then open a proper multi-lane timeline to shape every clip, caption and transition. Export in HD with no watermark.
Three ways to edit a reel
Most reel making apps make you choose between quick templates and real editing. ReelXo gives you both, and you can switch at any point.
| Way to edit | What happens | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Templates (50+) | Pick a look, add the shots it asks for, export. | Birthdays, trips, couples, events: when you want it done in a minute. |
| Auto-build | Choose Punchy, Cinematic, Clean or Retro and get a first cut. | A pile of clips and no plan. |
| Timeline editor | Full control over every clip, caption and transition. | Tutorials, talking clips, anything you want to shape yourself. |
Everything in the editor
A multi-lane timeline
Scenes, overlays, text and captions each get their own lane, so moving a title never knocks your clips out of place. Split at the playhead, trim either end, duplicate, reorder and undo or redo every step.
Karaoke captions
Type your words and each one lights up as it plays. Drag any word on the caption lane to retime it. You write the captions yourself, so they say exactly what you mean (there's no speech-to-text guessing).
34 transitions
From a clean cut to a whip pan.
- Crossfade
- Wipes and pushes
- Whip pan
- Zoom blur
- Blur dissolve
- Barn doors
- Blinds
- Radial wipe
- Pinwheel
- Checkerboard
- Circle reveal
- Iris
- Dip to colour
37 effects and looks
Motion for stills and footage, plus colour looks you can apply per clip.
- Ken Burns
- Zoom pulse
- Shake
- Glitch
- Strobe
- Flicker
- Orbit
- Sway
- Noir
- Vintage
- Duotone
- Bleach bypass
- Cross process
- Faded film
- Vignette
- Warmth
- Hue cycle
20+ text animations
Typewriter, word-by-word, pop, bounce, blur-in, reveal, flip, spin and drop-in, with more than 30 easing curves.
Sound
Browse and download royalty-free music inside the app, loop it to fill the reel, set the volume, fade it in and out, and record a voiceover on top.
Built for Reels, TikTok and Shorts
Edit in 9:16 at 1080 × 1920, or switch to 4:5, 1:1 or 16:9 for feed posts and YouTube. Everything renders on your phone as a real MP4 at 720p, 1080p or 1440p, then goes straight to the share sheet.
Your media is copied into the project, so a reel keeps working even if you clear your camera roll. No account, no uploads: projects stay on your phone and autosave as you go.
Reel editing app questions
What is the best reel editing app for beginners?
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Look for one that lets you start from a template and then open a real timeline when you're ready. ReelXo does both: templates give you a finished reel in a minute, and the editor lets you change any cut, caption or transition afterwards.
Is there a reel editor app without a watermark?
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Yes. ReelXo is free to download on Android and iPhone and its exports have no watermark, at 720p, 1080p or 1440p.
Can I edit Instagram Reels on my phone with ReelXo?
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Yes. Edit at 9:16 (1080 × 1920), export an MP4 and share it to Instagram from your phone's share sheet. The same file works for TikTok and YouTube Shorts.
Does ReelXo add captions automatically?
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No. You type the captions and ReelXo animates them word by word, karaoke-style. That keeps names and slang spelled right. If you want automatic speech-to-text, Instagram and some other editors offer it.
Do I need an account to use the reel editor?
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No. There's no sign-up. Your projects are saved on your phone and autosave as you work.