Meta-owned Instagram has announced the launch of a new video editing app named ‘Edits.’ This announcement came after the removal of ByteDance’s CapCut app from major app stores due to the TikTok ban in the US. So, Instagram decided to seize the opportunity to introduce an app to fill this market gap.
Adam Mosseri, Instagram’s head, confirmed that the app will be initially launched for OS followed by an Android version in the coming weeks.
The ‘Edits’ app aims to provide an easy-to-use video editing app with various innovative features. Users can export videos with watermarks. It can capture up to 10-minute clips in FHD or 2K resolution with support for up to 60FPS and HDR. The app also has seamless sharing to Instagram in 1080p.
There are several editing tools to enhance video creation. It offers Single-frame precision for meticulous editing, AI-powered features for animating images, Options to adjust resolution, framerate, and dynamic range, Advanced tools for professional-grade video effects, Various fonts, sounds, voice effects, filters, stickers, and more, tools to enhance voice clarity and reduce background noise, and Customizable captions to improve accessibility and engagement.
The app features a dedicated tab to draw inspiration and track creative ideas. There’s also a collaboration feature for sharing draft versions with friends or collaborators to refine content collaboratively.
The ‘Edits’ app is now available for pre-order on the Apple App Store, with an expected release date of March 13, 2025. It requires iOS 15.1 or later for iPhones and iPads and macOS 12.0 or later for Macs with Apple M1 chips or newer. The Android version will soon follow.
