Schedule Reels on PC or Mac
No phone needed: plan Reels in any browser, up to 90 days ahead, in your time zone.
Schedule Instagram Reels
Instagram Reels scheduler: schedule Reels from your computer
Upload a video, let AI write the caption and hashtags, and ClipSnitch publishes it as a Reel on your Instagram professional account at the time you choose. Schedule from your desktop, and send the same video to TikTok, YouTube and LinkedIn too.
Free plan available. Posting and scheduling are on paid plans. See plans and free allowance
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Why schedule Instagram posts with ClipSnitch
Caption and hashtags in one click
AI drafts a caption with hashtags; add it with one click and edit it. ClipSnitch keeps within Instagram's 2,200 characters and 30 hashtags.
Show it in your feed too
Choose whether the Reel also appears in your profile grid and your followers' feeds, or only in the Reels tab.
Checked before it is posted
ClipSnitch checks the length, file size and audio Instagram needs, so a Reel isn't rejected at its scheduled time.
How to schedule a Reel
01
Connect your professional account
Log in with Instagram once. Instagram only lets apps publish to Creator or Business accounts; switching is free in the Instagram app.
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Add your video
An MP4 between 3 seconds and 15 minutes, up to 300 MB. A vertical 9:16 video fills the screen.
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Write the caption
Write your own caption or use the AI's, with hashtags.
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Pick the time
Choose Schedule, set the date and time, and press the button.
What Instagram accepts
ClipSnitch checks these before anything is scheduled, so a post isn't refused at its time.
- Account
- Creator or Business (professional)
- File
- MP4 with H.264 or HEVC video and AAC audio
- Length and size
- 3 seconds to 15 minutes, up to 300 MB
- Caption
- Up to 2,200 characters and 30 hashtags
When is the best time to post Reels?
Look at your own audience. In the Instagram app, your professional dashboard shows the days and hours your followers are most active. Schedule Reels a little before those times and keep a regular rhythm.
Schedule the same video everywhere
One post can go to several platforms at once, each with its own text and settings. If one upload fails, the others still go out.
YouTube scheduler
Schedule videos and Shorts to go public at your time.
TikTok scheduler
Plan and auto-post TikTok videos from your computer.
LinkedIn post scheduler
Schedule LinkedIn video posts to your profile.
Instagram scheduling questions
Can you schedule Reels on Instagram?
Yes. The Instagram app can schedule a Reel from your phone, and ClipSnitch schedules Reels from any browser: add the video, write the caption, pick a date and time up to 90 days ahead, and it is published automatically.
How do I schedule Instagram Reels on PC?
Open ClipSnitch in your browser, connect your Instagram professional account, add the video, write the caption and choose Schedule. You don't need the Instagram app or Meta Business Suite.
Why can't I connect my Instagram account?
Instagram only lets apps publish to professional accounts. In the Instagram app's settings, switch your account type to Creator or Business (it's free), then connect again.
Will the Reel also show in my feed?
By default, yes: it appears in your profile grid and your followers' feeds. Turn that off for a Reel that should only appear in the Reels tab.
Can I post the same Reel to TikTok and YouTube Shorts?
Yes. Pick the platforms in one post; each gets its own caption and settings, and each upload runs on its own.
Is the Instagram Reels scheduler free?
Posting and scheduling are on the paid plans, from $12 a month, with a full refund within 14 days of a payment. The Free plan lets you make and download clips.