Instagram unveils Edits, a new standalone app designed for serious video creators. The announcement was made by Instagram Head Adam Mosseri, who positioned Edits as a rival to CapCut, offering a more comprehensive toolset beyond simple editing.
“Edits is more than a video editing app; it’s a full suite of creative tools,” Mosseri stated. “There will be a dedicated tab for inspiration, another for keeping track of early ideas, a much higher-quality camera (which I used to record this video), all the editing tools you’d expect, the ability to share drafts with friends and other creators, and — if you decide to share your videos on Instagram — powerful insights into how those videos perform.”
This move comes amidst the ban on CapCut, which was enforced together with TikTok. While TikTok itself received a reprieve, CapCut remained unavailable.
Edits is now available for preorder on the iOS App Store. It is scheduled for release starting March 13th, 2025. The app is also coming to Android soon.
