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The Steps reel template preview

Graduation reel template

The Steps

A staircase of photos climbing on the beat, a gold rail, outlined year, the whole class on the park steps.

Length
18 sec
Shots
13 shots (4 clips)
Format
9:16 · 1080p
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What you'll need

The Steps has 13 slots. Here's what goes in each one:

  1. 1Step 1The squad, sitting
  2. 2Step 2Walking up
  3. 3Step 3Diplomas up
  4. 4Step 4Caps on
  5. 5Step 5Best friends
  6. 6Step 6The group
  7. 7On the stepsA clip on the stairs
  8. 8CloseOne of you
  9. 9LaughingCandid
  10. 10PortraitA clip close-up
  11. 11TogetherTwo of you
  12. 12Cap tossA clip of the toss
  13. 13Last clipThe whole class

Text you can change: Year · School · First line · Closing line

How to use the The Steps template

  1. Open ReelXo, go to Explore and pick The Steps from the Graduation templates.
  2. Add 13 photos or clips from your gallery or camera, one per slot.
  3. Type your own words into the text lines.
  4. Preview it, then export in HD and share it to Reels, TikTok or Shorts.

New to this? Read how to make a reel or browse more graduation reel templates.

Questions about The Steps

How many photos does the The Steps template need?

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The Steps has 13 slots, and 4 of them take a video clip. Each slot says what works best there, so you know exactly what to pick before you start.

How long is the The Steps reel?

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About 18 seconds, rendered at 9:16 (1080 × 1920). That fits Instagram Reels, TikTok and YouTube Shorts without cropping.

Is the The Steps reel template free?

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Yes. ReelXo is free to download on iPhone and Android, the template is included, and the video you export has no watermark.

Can I change the text in The Steps?

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Yes. It has 4 editable text lines (year, school, first line, closing line). Type your own words and the animation stays the same.

Can I change the music?

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Yes. Swap the track for one from ReelXo's royalty-free library, fade it in or out, or record a voiceover on top. You can also open the full timeline editor to change anything else.

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