Adam Mosseri, the president of Instagram, said on Threads that Edits will launch for iOS next month, with an Android version likely to follow. Mosseri added, “Today, we’re introducing a new app called ‘Edits,’ for those of you who love creating videos on your phone.” He underlined Instagram’s dedication to giving creators the greatest resources in spite of continuous difficulties.
Features of the Edits App
Edits will provide a variety of creative tools:
- A dedicated tab for inspiration.
- A tab for tracking ideas.
- A high-quality camera.
- The ability to share draft versions with friends or collaborators.
- Insights on how videos made through Edits perform on Instagram post-publication.
Specifications & Tools
According to the official entry on the Apple tool Store, Edits is a free tool meant to simplify the movie producing process.
- No watermark on exported videos, shareable across platforms.
- Manage all drafts and videos in one location.
- Capture high-quality clips up to 10 minutes long in FHD or 2K resolution, supporting up to 60FPS and HDR.
- Share videos to Instagram in 1080p.
Editing Tools include
- Single-frame precision editing.
- Camera settings for resolution, framerate, and dynamic range.
- AI-powered image animation.
- Green screen and video overlay features.
- Various fonts, sounds, voice effects, video filters, stickers, and more.
- Audio enhancements to clarify voices and reduce background noise.
- Auto-generated captions with customization options.
Performance Insights
The app will also provide a live analytics dashboard to monitor reel performance.
- Engagement breakdowns for followers and non-followers.
- Metrics like skip rates to understand reel recommendations.
- Tools to plan future content based on audience preferences.
Availability
Edits can now be pre-ordered for free on the Apple App Store and will soon be accessible on the Google Play Store as well. Although the App Store lists an anticipated release date of March 13, 2025, Mosseri stated that the initial version should be available by February. For iPhones and iPads, the software requires iOS 15.1 or later; for Macs with Apple M1 CPUs or later, it requires macOS 12.0 or later.
