Meta has announced that all newly uploaded videos on Facebook will now be classified as Reels. This change will roll out globally over the next few months and will apply to both personal profiles and pages. The company said this update is designed to simplify how users share videos and to bring all formats into a single video experience.
From now on, all types of video content—short clips, long-form content, and live streams—will be uploaded as Reels. Previously, Reels were meant only for short, vertical videos. That limitation has been removed. Along with this change, the existing Video tab on Facebook will now be renamed the Reels tab, making it the central place for all video content.
Videos that were uploaded before this change will remain as they are. Meta confirmed that there will be no modifications to previously posted videos. Only videos added after the update will appear as Reels. This move ensures that current content will not be altered, preserving past engagement, structure, and layout.
Users who currently have different audience settings for their feed posts and Reels will be prompted to review their preferences. They can either confirm their existing settings or choose a new one. This step ensures that each user keeps full control over who can view their content. The prompt will appear automatically once the new Reels system is in place for their account.
Meta also revealed that this update will bring new creative tools to the Reels format. While the company did not give specific details about the new features, it stated that users will gain more options to edit, enhance, and personalize their videos. This is intended to encourage more creativity and allow users to produce more engaging content with ease.
The decision to make all videos Reels comes as part of Meta’s broader strategy to unify content formats across its platforms. Reels have already become central to Instagram’s video sharing. Now, Facebook is moving in the same direction. This is also a response to the rising popularity of short-form video content, driven by platforms like TikTok. Meta wants to make Facebook more competitive in this space by simplifying the experience and focusing on features that users already enjoy.
By combining all videos into one format, Meta hopes to reduce confusion and increase user engagement. It also makes it easier for creators to manage their content and grow their audience without having to learn multiple video tools. This step aligns Facebook’s video platform more closely with modern trends and user habits.
Users will still be able to share long and live videos, but those will now appear under the Reels category. This reclassification does not remove any video features but simply changes how they are grouped and displayed. For the average user, the main change will be the label and how the content is found within the app.
The update is being implemented automatically and users do not need to take any immediate action. Those who wish to adjust settings or try out the new tools will have the chance to do so as the rollout reaches their profiles. Meta believes this change will create a more unified video experience and support greater creative expression for all Facebook users.