Instagram just launched Edits, a new app built to simplify video creation by combining filming, editing, and posting in one place.
It’s basically Meta’s take on what TikTok already did with CapCut — but wired straight into Instagram and Facebook for smoother uploads.
Check out the full list of Instagram Edits Features farther below
Instead of hopping between apps, Edits lets you trim clips, add captions, pull trending audio, drop in voice effects, and animate photos with AI.
Plus, everything’s optimized for Instagram’s playback settings, meaning cleaner videos and no random watermark ruining your Reel.
Edits is still in early testing, so a few bugs might pop up. But Meta clearly wants it to be the go-to for creators who want fast, polished videos without a complicated workflow.
If it clicks, Edits could make Instagram way more creator-friendly — and make TikTok’s hold on video editing a little less solid.
Ideas
The Ideas section lets you stash content inspirations like saved posts, Stickies, and collections until you’re ready to actually create. Basically, it’s a digital bulletin board for the chaos living in your brain.
Inspiration
Edits also gives you a feed of trending Reels audio so you can ride the wave while it’s still hot. You can either save the clips for later or jump straight into creating on the spot.
Camera
The built-in camera tool goes way beyond basic recording, giving you quick settings for resolution, frame rate, touch-up filters, and even green screen mode. It’s basically designed to kill your excuse of “I couldn’t get a clean shot.”
Green Screen
There’s a refreshed green screen tool that makes it way easier to swap in custom backgrounds without needing a film school degree. You can tap to replace and tweak backgrounds in a few seconds.
Timeline
Edits has a clean timeline view where you can drag and adjust clips, audio, captions, and more with real precision. It feels like a mini Premiere Pro but without the endless learning curve.
Captions
The app auto-generates captions in multiple languages so your videos can be more accessible — and it saves you from manually typing everything out. More languages are coming soon too, so it’s getting even more global.
Music/Audio Library
You can pull from Instagram’s full music and audio library — including sounds you’ve saved — without leaving Edits. So whether you want trending hits or niche vibes, the soundtrack is already built in.
Extract Audio
Edits lets you rip the audio straight out of any video clip and drop it into your timeline like it’s no big deal. It’s perfect for remixing sounds without juggling a million apps.
Fonts + Animations
You can pick from a whole library of fonts to match your vibe and add animated text to keep your videos feeling lively. It’s like dressing up your captions without overthinking it.
Filters
A built-in filter selection lets you instantly shift the mood of your videos, from warm and cinematic to crisp and clean. You can even apply a filter across an entire project with one tap.
Transitions
Edits makes it easy to connect clips with smooth transitions, so your video flows like a story instead of a chaotic mess. They’re adding even more transition styles soon too, which is a win.
Voice Effects
Voiceovers get a serious upgrade with a menu of effects like helium, lo-fi, or echo, giving you extra tools to change the tone and feel. Whether you want funny or dreamy, it’s built right in.
Animate
Static images won’t stay still anymore — you can animate them into full-on video clips using AI inside Edits. It’s a fast way to make photo dumps actually interesting.
Publishing
You can export videos with no watermarks and either post directly to Instagram and Facebook or save them to use wherever you want. No awkward “made with Edits” logos tagging along.
Insights
The app also gives you performance insights like views, reach, and follower growth, broken down by the day. So if you’re wondering what’s working, the receipts are right there. |
