Instagram has introduced several creative tools over the years to help users make their content more engaging. Among these, Boomerang and Hyperlapse became extremely popular for creating short, eye-catching videos. Recently, Instagram discontinued its standalone Boomerang and Hyperlapse apps from app stores, along with confirming the removal of the IGTV app. However, this does not mean these creative features are no longer usable.
In fact, Boomerang is now fully integrated into the main Instagram app, making it easier than ever to create looping videos directly within Stories. Hyperlapse, on the other hand, is no longer available as a built-in Instagram feature, but users can still create similar videos using phone camera tools or third-party apps and upload them to Instagram.
Here is a complete and updated guide explaining how to use Boomerang and Hyperlapse features on Instagram, following Google News content guidelines.
Instagram has not officially stated a detailed reason behind removing these apps. However, Boomerang functionality being merged into the main app made the standalone version less necessary. Hyperlapse, although discontinued as a separate app, can still be recreated using modern smartphone camera features such as time-lapse mode.
If you already have these apps installed on your phone, they may continue to work for now. Still, using Instagram’s built-in tools ensures better compatibility and easier posting.
Boomerang videos are short clips that play forward and backward in a loop, making them ideal for fun moments, reactions, and creative storytelling.
Steps to create a Boomerang on Instagram:
Open the Instagram app on your smartphone.
Tap on Your Story at the top-left corner of the screen.
Tap on the Camera option to open the story camera.
On the left side of the viewfinder, you will see multiple icons.
Tap on the down arrow to expand all camera options.
Select the Boomerang icon from the list.
Press and hold the shutter button to record your Boomerang video.
Once recorded, you can add text, stickers, or music before posting it to your Story.
Boomerang videos created this way can be instantly shared, edited, and enhanced within Instagram itself.
Unlike Boomerang, Hyperlapse is not directly available inside the Instagram app. However, there are reliable alternatives to achieve the same effect.
Most modern smartphones include a Time-Lapse or Hyperlapse mode in the default camera app.
Steps:
Open your phone’s camera
Switch to Time-Lapse mode
Record your video
Save it and upload it to Instagram as a Story, Reel, or Post
Several third-party apps allow users to create hyperlapse-style videos, such as:
Microsoft Hyperlapse Mobile
Framelapse
Other time-lapse editing apps available on app stores
After creating the video, simply upload it to Instagram like any regular video.
Boomerang is fully supported within Instagram Stories
Hyperlapse requires external tools or camera features
Built-in Instagram tools offer better posting convenience
Third-party apps provide more control over speed and stabilization
