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With the first half of the year behind us, Instagram has launched a series of new features to amp up your social media game in 2025.
Instagram DMs now support instant translation in 99 languages.
As we move into the second half of 2025, Instagram is rolling out fresh features to help users make the most of the months ahead. With summer winding down and the back-to-school season, events, and festivals on the horizon, the platform’s latest updates are all about enhancing how you share and connect. Whether you’re reliving summer memories or capturing daily moments, these new tools are designed to amplify creativity, reflect your personal style, and elevate your Instagram experience.
From longer Reels and a refreshed profile grid to 2x speed playback and a limited-time Rosalía font, here’s a quick look at everything new on Instagram so far this year.
Enhance Your Content Experience
Faster Reels Playback: You can now watch Reels at double speed. This feature lets you quickly skip to the best parts or watch tutorials faster by simply pressing on the screen during playback.
Longer Reels: Now, you can make Reels up to 3 minutes long. This is perfect for sharing detailed stories, travel recaps, or dance routines without cutting them short.
Express Yourself with New Creative Tools
Rosalía-Inspired Font: Add a unique touch to your Stories and Reels with a new font inspired by Rosalía’s handwriting. It’s available only until the end of July, so try it out soon!
Share Spotify Music: Easily share what you’re listening to on Spotify in your Instagram Notes and Stories. You can add songs with audio previews, allowing friends to hear a snippet without leaving the app.
Discover and Connect with Others
Blend feature: Create a shared feed of Reels with a friend. This feature curates content based on both of your interests, making it fun to discover and share Reels, even when apart.
Improve Your Profile and Insights
Profile Grid Update: Your profile grid now supports a 3:4 vertical format, giving your posts more space. Customise how each thumbnail looks to create a cleaner and more personalised profile.
Improved Insights: New metrics in Insights help you understand how your content is performing. You’ll see how quickly your Reels grab attention and get personalised tips to improve your posts.
Enhance Your Direct Messaging Experience
DMs now include instant translation in 99 languages, music previews, scheduled messages, and the ability to pin important messages. You can also invite friends to group chats with QR codes.
Why wait? Start exploring these new features today and discover how they can enhance your Instagram experience.
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